USA/Iran/Iraq M115 8-inch Heavy Towed Howitzer

The M115 was the standard issue howitzer during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. It was a general artillery support weapon, served by a crew of 14. It fired both high explosive and nuclear shells.

This howitzer was overhauled at Rock Island Arsenal in 1977 and sold to Iran.

It was captured by Iraqi troops during the Iran-Irag War, and was later captured by U.S. forces during the Gulf War.

  • PugJesus@piefed.socialMEnglish
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    1 month ago

    This howitzer was overhauled at Rock Island Arsenal in 1977 and sold to Iran.

    It was captured by Iraqi troops during the Iran-Irag War, and was later captured by U.S. forces during the Gulf War.

    Round and round she goes…