203mm 8-inch Projectiles (original) (raw)

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The 203mm 8-inch projectiles were fired by the M110 Self Propelled Howitzer, which was designed to be part of a common family of weapons utilising the same chassis components, with the M110 and the M107 Self Propelled 175-mm Gun being essentially the same vehicle mounting different barrels. These systems are no longer in service with the active Army, and are being withdrawn from National Guard service.

• M106 HE
• M404 HE/ICM
• M422 nuclear
• M426 - GB nerve gas [not in active service, slated for destruction]
• M509 HE/ICM
• M509 A1, HE/ICM
• M650 HERA - The Army's standard high explosive (HE) projectile used principally for fragmentation and blast effects.
• M753 nuclear

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http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/203.htm Maintained by Robert Sherman Originally created by John Pike Updated Thursday, October 22, 1998 5:05:19 PM