M119 American 105mm Towed Howitzer
M119 Light Howitzer
Towed Gun
Other
Basic Information
Name
M119 American 105mm Towed Howitzer
Designation
M119 Light Howitzer
Alternate Designation
M119 Light Howitzer
Equipment Type
Towed Gun
Manufacturer
Rock Island Arsenal-Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (RIA-JMTC)
Date of Introduction
1989
Description
The M119 105 mm towed howitzer is a lightweight, air droppable, low-altitude air-extraction weapon system that provides direct and indirect fire support. It is used in selected field artillery battalions in light infantry, airborne, and air assault divisions.
Ground Specifications
Crew
5
Variants
M119A1
Minor improvements, including fire control and maintenance
M119A2
Improved sight package consisting of telescope (M90A3) or panoramic telescope (M137A2)
M119A3
Modernized version with digital fire control system and an inertial navigation system for self location, entered service in April 2013
System
Alternative Designation
M119 Light Howitzer
Type
Towed Gun Howitzer, carriage mounted
Manufacturer
Rock Island Arsenal-Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (RIA-JMTC)
Caliber
105 mm
Carriage
Bow
Crew
5 - 7 personnel
Traverse
5.625° (100 mils) left or right
Elevation
-5.625° (−100 mils) to +69.975° (+1,244 mils)
Maximum Firing Range
17,500 m | 19,500 m (w/RAP)
Rate of Fire (Normal)
6 rds for 3 minutes
Rate of Fire (Sustained)
3 rds for 1 minutes
Emplacement Time
~3 minutes
Displacement Time
~3 minutes
Dimensions
Width
1.78 m
Height
1.37 m
Ground Clearance
0.50 m
Weight, Combat
1,936 kg
Barrel Length
3.2 m
Ammunition
M1 (HE)
High Explosive
M314
Illumination
M60 / M60A2
Smoke
M913 HERA
High Explosive Rocket Assisted (HERA) Projectile (19.5 km max range)
M760 HE
Comprised of hollow steel forging and is similar to the projectile in the M1 cartridge. The projectile is loaded with approximately 4.6 lb (2.1 kg) of Type 1 TNT.
M1130A1 HE PFF BB
High Explosive Pre-Formed Fragments, Base Bleed
M915 DPICM
Dual-Purpose Improved Conventional Munition (DPICM)
Note
The M119 fires all standard NATO semi-fixed ammunition as well as special rocket-assisted projectiles
Fire Control
Computerized FCS
Yes
Direct Fire Telescope
Yes, M90A2 direct fire telescope with a magnification of ×3, includes M186 direct fire mount
Indirect Fire
Yes
GPS
Yes
INS
Yes
Other Optics
M137A1 panoramic telescope with a magnification of ×4, includes M187 telescope mount
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Towed Gun/Howitzer Artillery Systems
Land > Artillery > Towed Gun/Howitzer Artillery Systems
Filter Label
M
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
1.78 m
Height
1.37 m
Weight
1936 kg
Operators (4)
United States
Jordan
Saudi Arabia
CFE Treaty
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