2006-11-27 12:56:01 · 15 answers · asked by A.J. D 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
M198 155mm Medium Howitzer, Towed
Primary function: Provides field artillery fire support for all Marine Corps Air Ground Task Force organizations.
Manufacturer: Rock Island
Contractor: AMCCOM
Length:
In tow: 40 feet, 6 inches (12.30 meters)
Firing: 36 feet, 2 inches (11.01 meters)
Width in tow: 9 feet, 2 inches (2.79 meters)
Height in tow: 9 feet, 6 inches (2.89 meters)
Weight: 15,758 pounds (7.154 kilograms)
Bore diameter: 155mm
Maximum effective range:
conventional ammunition: 22,400 meters (13.92 miles)
rocket-assisted projectile: 30,000 meters (18.64 miles)
Rate of Fire:
Maximum: 4 rounds per minute
Sustained: 2 rounds per minute
Crew: 9 enlisted
Unit Replacement Cost: $527,337
Features: The M198 Medium Towed Howitzer is a 155mm field artillery howitzer. It is constructed of aluminum and steel, and is air transportable by CH-53E helicopter, and C-130 or larger fixed-wing aircraft. The M198 provides increased range, and improved reliability and maintainability over the former standard towed 155mm howitzer, the M114A2. The use of rocket-assisted projectiles significantly extends the range, lethality, and counterbattery fires of the direct support artillery battalions. The M198 fires all current and developmental 155mm ammunition.
Background: The first 10 M198 Howitzers were delivered to the 10th Marine Regiment in January 1982.
2006-11-28 08:57:14 · answer #1 · answered by 10 Point 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd have to say the M-1 Abrams tank.
The coolest in my safe is my Marlin M-336 "Cowboy" in .30-30, now sadly discontinued by the company as it was unappreciated by the public. Twenty four inch octagonal barrel with Ballard-style rifling. Mine has a saddle ring, Lyman tang sight, and leather tie wrapped around the lever (as a knuckle protector). The basic design is more than 110 years young, and still does its appointed tasks with yeoman service.
2006-11-28 00:57:43 · answer #2 · answered by dragunov 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well this would be a gun with certain value to you. For me it is my Mauser 98K scoped. I bought it from Mitchells Mausers, it is new in collectible condition, I fired it to zero in the scope and took it deer hunting. I didn't get any deer but it was fun to take this old historic rifle out and have some fun. I like rifles and I'm going to look into getting some more.
2006-11-27 17:58:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only one perfect answer to this one. It's *always* the next gun you plan to buy. Nothing anyone else has comes close to it, and you can't wait to get your hands on it.
Problem is, when you finally get it, the "new" wears off of it fast and you then start jonesing for the next "best gun in the world".
Trust me, you never find it....but it's a real hoot looking!
2006-11-27 18:11:03 · answer #4 · answered by randkl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is like asking what is the coolest car in the world.
2006-11-27 13:33:02 · answer #5 · answered by brd 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The one on the shelf with the price tag you can't look at without getting sick...lol
For me it's my Marlin 39A.I love that gun,it's got sentimental value and I'll never sell it.
2006-11-27 20:47:21 · answer #6 · answered by Vtmtnman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The vulcan 30mm cannon
2006-11-28 01:07:39 · answer #7 · answered by Jon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a Barret single shot rifle chambered for .50BMG
2006-11-28 18:51:13 · answer #8 · answered by hairpoor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A M6 sniper rifle.
2006-11-29 10:09:35 · answer #9 · answered by Steve M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the m61a1/a2 20mm gun system maybe....until you have to fix them, then they are a pain in...yeah....
2006-11-27 21:02:31 · answer #10 · answered by gooslegeek 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋