M107



Overview


M107

Former Israeli army M107 on display.
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Origin
United States
Type
Self-propelled howitzer
Entered service
1962
Status
Limited service
Development
1956 - late 1950's
Developer
United States - Pacific Car and Foundry Company
Production
1962 - Late 1960's
Producer
United States - FMC Corporation
United States - Bowen-McLaughlin-York
Designations
Romach (Israeli nickname)
Hebrew for "lance" or "spear"
T235 (development designation)
Notable users
United States
Israel
United Kingdom

Details


Facts M107
General
Origin
United States
Type
Self-propelled howitzer
Crew
13 of which 5 on gun
Dimensions
Weight
28.2 t combat load
25.9 t empty
Length
11.26 m gun forward
5.72 m hull
6.46 m hull with spade
Width
3.15 m
Height
2.81 m to top of mount
1.48 m hull top
Main armament
Type
175mm M113 60-caliber howitzer
Ammunition
2 rounds on vehicle
Elevation
-2 to +65°, powered
Elevation rate
6°/s
Traverse
-30 to +30°, powered
Traverse rate
6°/s
Rate of fire
1 rpm max
0.5 rpm standard
Range
32.7 km
Chassis
Chassis type
Tracked chassis, 5 roadwheels
Layout
Drive sprocket front, rear roadwheel doubles as idler
Track on ground
3.94 m
Track width
0.46 m
Tread
2.69 m
Ground pressure
0.81 kg/cm²
Suspension
Torsion bar
Automotive
Engine
Detroit Diesel 8V71T turbo diesel
Power output
405 hp at 2.300 rpm
Transmission
Allison XTG-411-2A cross-drive
Gears
4 forward, 2 reverse
Fuel
1.137 L
Mobility
Speed
56 km/h
Range
725 km
Power to weight ratio
14.4 hp/t
Obstacle crossing
Ground clearance
0.47 m
Wall
1.0 m
Trench
2.4 m
Gradient
60 %
Slope
30 %
Fording
1.1 m
Protection
Armor type
Steel
NBC system
No
Smoke system
No
Equipment
Night vision
Yes, for driver

Media


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