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   What is self-propelled artillery?

   • Self-propelled artillery (also called locomotive artillery) is artillery equipped with its own propulsion system to move toward its firing position. Within the terminology are the self-propelled gun, self-propelled howitzer, self-propelled mortar, and self-propelled rocket artillery.

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   Are self-propelled artillery and tanks similar?

   • To the untrained eye, there may seem to be similarities in the look of self-propelled artillery (SPA) and tanks - and indeed there are, but both have been developed for specific roles on the battlefield. The uninformed could be forgiven for confusing the two - both are armoured vehicles on tank tracks, and both have large guns.

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   What are self-propelled artillery vehicles used for?

   • They are usually used for long-range indirect bombardment support on the battlefield. In the past, self-propelled artillery has included direct-fire vehicles, such as assault guns and tank destroyers, which were typically well-armoured vehicles often based upon the chassis of a tank.

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   What is the difference between self-propelled and towed artillery?

   • The key advantage of self-propelled over towed artillery is that it can be brought into action much faster. Before the towed artillery can be used, it has to stop, unlimber and set up the guns. To move position, the guns must be limbered up again and brought—usually towed—to the new location.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Self-propelled_artillerySelf-propelled artillery - Wikipedia

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   Self-propelled artillery (also called locomotive artillery) is artillery equipped with its own propulsion system to move toward its firing position. Within the terminology are the self-propelled gun, self-propelled howitzer , self-propelled mortar , and self-propelled rocket artillery .

3. www.historynet.com › arsenal-m-110-8-inch-howitzerM-110 8-Inch Howitzer: Accurate and Deadly - HistoryNet

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   Apr 11, 2018 · The M-110’s accuracy and firepower proved critical to the outcome of battles in Vietnam, including the defense of Khe Sanh and many fire bases. The self-propelled M-110 8-inch howitzer was a corps- and division-level weapon that could bust bunkers, destroy enemy infantry in the open and excel at counter-battery fire.

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5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › M109_howitzerM109 howitzer - Wikipedia

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   The M1299 is a prototype self-propelled howitzer developed by BAE Systems in 2019 under the Extended Range Cannon Artillery (ERCA) program. It is based on the M109A7, and was primarily designed for the purpose of improving the M109A7's effective range.

   • Designed: 1952–1962
   • Type: Self-propelled artillery

   • Place of origin: United States
   • Used by: See Operators

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   Jul 9, 2021 · Know Your Armoured Vehicles - Self-Propelled Artillery Versus Tanks. 9th July 2021 at 4:25pm. To the untrained eye, there may seem to be similarities in the look of self-propelled artillery (SPA) and tanks - and indeed there are, but both have been developed for specific roles on the battlefield. The uninformed could be forgiven for confusing ...

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7. www.historynet.com › m109-self-propelled-155-mmThe M109 Self-Propelled 155 mm Howitzer: A Perfect Weapon?

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   Apr 21, 2020 · The M109 155 mm self-propelled (tracked) howitzer was almost the perfect weapon for counterbattery missions because of its thick armor protection. During the communists’ 1968 Tet Offensive, the 4th Battalion provided critical fire support for the Marines fighting in Hue in northern South Vietnam.

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   Apr 17, 2024 · In data: self-propelled platforms leading global artillery demand. An industry-wide move towards mobility for the global artillery sector appears to be learning lessons from the Ukraine-Russia war, where static units have been ruthlessly targeted and destroyed. Richard Thomas April 17, 2024.

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    Nov 25, 2020 · Self-propelled artillery systems are designed to fight enemies spotted by a forward observer or drone from miles away with indirect fire. Modern vehicles like the 2S19, K9...