Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Campaigns -- Vietnam -- Khe Sanh
Gun, 100mm M1944 Soviet-built, dual purpose field and
antitank gun introduced toward the close
of World War II; it weighs 7,628 pounds,
is 30.9 feet in length and has a muzzle
velocity of 900 meters per second. Maximum
range is 21,000 meters and maximum rate
of fire is 8-10 rounds per minute. Is
recognizable by long tube, double-barrel
muzzle brake, dual wheels, and sloping
shield.
Gun, 130mm Soviet-built fieldpiece which utilizes
either a limber for transport or is
self-propelled. Towed weapon weighs 19,000
pounds, is 38 feet in length, and has a
muzzle velocity of 930 meters per second.
Maximum range is 27,000 meters and maximum
rate of fire is 6-7 rounds per minute.
Tube has a multi-perforated muzzle brake.
Gun, 175mm U. S.-built, self-propelled gun which
weighs 62,100 pounds and fires a 147-pound
projectile to a maximum range of 32,800
meters. Maximum rate of fire is 1/2 round
per minute.
Hand Grenade, U. S.-manufactured, hand-thrown bomb,
Fragmentation which weighs approximately one pound,
M-26 and contains an explosive charge in a
body that shatters into small fragments;
it has an effective range of 40 meters.
H&I Harassment and Interdiction
H&S Co Headquarters and Service Company
HistBr Historical Branch
HMM Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron
Howitzer, 105mm U. S.-built, towed, general purpose light
M2A1 artillery piece; the weapon is mounted
on a carriage equipped with split box
trails and pneumatic tires. On-carriage
sighting and fire control equipment are
used both for direct and indirect fire.
The piece weighs 4,980 pounds, is 19.75
feet in length, has a muzzle velocity of
470 meters per second, and a maximum range
of 11,155 meters. Maximum rate of fire
is 4 rounds per minute.
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