M110 howitzer
| 8" M110 self-propelled howitzer | |
|---|---|
M110 203 mm self-propelled howitzer of the Royal Netherlands Army | |
| Type | Self-propelled artillery |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| Wars | Vietnam War Yom Kippur War Iran–Iraq War 1982 Lebanon War Kurdish–Turkish conflict (1978–present) Gulf War 2025 India–Pakistan border skirmishes |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | General Motors (transmission) |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 31.2 short tons (28.3 t; 27.9 long tons) |
| Length | 35 ft 5 in (10.8 m) |
| Width | 10 ft 2 in (3.1 m) |
| Height | 10 ft 2 in (3.1 m) |
| Crew | 13 (driver, 2 gunners, 2 loaders, (8 support crew–other vehicle)) |
| Caliber | 203 mm (8.0 in) |
| Barrels | 1 |
| Effective firing range | 16.8–25 km (10.4–15.5 mi) RAP 30 km (19 mi) |
| Armor | .51 in (13 mm) |
Main armament | 8 in (203 mm) M201A1 howitzer |
Secondary armament | none |
| Engine | Detroit Diesel 8V71T, 8-cylinder, 2-stroke, turbocharged diesel 405 hp (302 kW) |
| Suspension | Torsion bar |
| Maximum speed | 30 mph (54.7 km/h) |
The 8-inch (203 mm) M110 self-propelled howitzer is an American self-propelled artillery system consisting of an M115 203 mm howitzer installed on a purpose-built chassis. Before its retirement from US service, it was the largest available self-propelled howitzer in the United States Army's inventory; it continues in service with the armed forces of other countries, to which it was exported. Missions include general support, counter-battery fire, and suppression of enemy air defense systems.