A Limited Logistics Evaluation of the Modification of the 155mm Towed Howitzer (M114A1) to Utilize Second-Generation Improved Ammunition

Abstract

The objective of the study was to determine various strategies of modifying the M114A1 155mm HOwitzer to a 1-turn-in-20 caliber rifling and to evaluate the relative cost, ammunition availability (current and improved) and production constraints and to consider the sensitivity of slippage of the XM198 milestone.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA022761

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  • Donald R. Eckman

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Ammunition
  • Artillery
  • Artillery Ammunition
  • Artillery Tactics
  • Conversion
  • Firing Rate
  • Guidance
  • Guns
  • Howitzers
  • Marine Corps
  • Munitions
  • Northeast Asia
  • Production Rate
  • Projectiles
  • Rifling
  • Warfare

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