105mm M101/33
Overview
M101/33
M101/33 howitzer with longer barrel and multi-slotted muzzle brake.
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1994 - 2001 (series production)
Chile
Description
Introduction
The M101/33 is a towed howitzer of Dutch origin. It is an upgrade program for existing M101 towed howitzer, which were produced in the United States during and after World War 2. A similar 33-caliber upgrade was developed in France.
Design
The M101/33 upgrade replaces the older 22-caliber barrel with a 33-caliber one with a muzzle brake. Additionally a newer range of ammunition is offered. The longer barrel increases the range, especially when combined with rocket assisted ammunition. Other than the barrel the M101 remains mostly unaltered. In order to reduce stress on the carriage the shield is either removed or cut down in size.
Firepower
The original M101 achieved a maximum range of 11.2 km. This is improved to 15.7 km with regular ammunition, or to 19.5 km using rocket assisted projectiles.
Mobility
A 6x6 truck is normally used to tow the gun and to carry the crew and ammunition.
Users
The M101/33 upgrade was acquired by Canada and Chile. In Canadian service the M101/33 is known as the C3.
Details
Media
M101/33
Canadian M101 upgraded to M101/33 being fired.
Source: US Army (Sgt. Teddy Wade)
Copyright: public domain
105mm C3
Canadian army 105mm C3 howitzer towed by MLVW 6x6 truck.
Source: Tyler Brenot
Copyright: GNU Attribution Share Alike license
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