Rock Island Arsenal M102 Towed 105mm Medium Howitzer - Military Factory
Jul 2, 2019 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Rock Island Arsenal M102 Towed 105mm Medium Howitzer including pictures.
M102 howitzer - Wikipedia
The M102 is a light, towable 105 mm howitzer used by the United States Army in the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, and the Iraq War. The M102 105 mm howitzer is used in air mobile (helicopter), attack plane, and light infantry operations. The weapon carriage is lightweight welded aluminum, mounted on a variable recoil mechanism.
M102 105mm Howitzer - The Army Historical Foundation
By the time large numbers of combat troops began deploying to Vietnam in 1965, the Army had developed the XM102 lightweight 105mm howitzer at Rock Island Arsenal.
M102 (Towed Howitzer) - Army Guide
Over 1,200 M102s were built by Rock Island Arsenal before production was finally completed in the early 1970s. A further 22 were built for foreign military sales in FY80. The main advantage of the M102 over the earlier M101 is that it only weighs 1,496 kg compared to 2,258 kg.
RIA Self-Guided Tour: XM102 Experimental 105MM Light Towed Howitzer
Jun 24, 2019 · In 1961 and 1962, Rock Island Arsenal's Research and Development Division designed and developed the XM37 recoil mechanism and the XM31 carriage for the XM102 howitzer. From 1963 to 1970,...
RIA Self-Guided Tour: M2A1 105 MM Towed Howitzer
Apr 26, 2019 · Due to its firing versatility, it was the primary field artillery weapon used by the U.S. Army during World War II. The recoil mechanism and gun carriage of this weapon were manufactured at Rock...
Towed Howitzer (105 mm) M102 - MilitarySpot.com
The M102 105mm towed howitzer is a lightweight towed weapon that provides direct support fires to light, airborne and air assault forces. It can be towed by a 2-ton truck or HMMWV, dropped...
USA M102, 105mm, Howitzer, a War Memorial - The Historical …
Sep 6, 2000 · One of the successful projects at Rock Island Arsenal's Research and Development Division in 1961 and 1962 was the design and development of the XM37 cradle and recoil mechanism and the XM31 carriage for the XM102 howitzer.
Rock Island Arsenal, IL | History
During the Vietnam War, the M102 105mm lightweight howitzer was developed at Rock Island. All manufacturing steps were unified under the roof of the Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center during the 1980s. This complex contains the DoD's only forge, foundry, and plating shop.
Rock Island Arsenal M102 - Military Equipment Guide With Photos
Leaving the 155mm gun to the M114 for heavy fire engagement, the M102 is suitable for airborne and air mobility forces as well as US Marine Corps missions in the country. Because it is lighter but has a longer barrel than the M101, the M102 has a longer range for the same ammo.