Howitzer

The Rock Island Arsenal Company began development of the M101 A1 105mm Howitzer in 1919, and production ended in 1953 after more than 10,202 howitzers had been produced. Its use continued until the mid 1980’s. Operation required a crew of 8. Its features included light weight, dependability, a fast rate of fire, suitability for light infantry forces, a recoil mechanism that prevented shock, a continuous trigger mechanism, and a trigger activated by pulling a lanyard. Specifications included Rock Island Arsenal as manufacturer, a length of 19.5 ft., a width of 7.25 ft., a height of 5.66 ft., a weight of 4,980 lbs., a bore diameter of 105mm, a maximum rate of fire of 10 rounds per minute, a sustained rate of fire of 3 rounds per minute, and a replacement cost of $190,341.

Deltona, Florida · United States