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M107 |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Designations |
M107 (prototype T235E1) |
| Manufacturer(s) |
Pacific Car and Foundry, BMY and FMC |
| Status |
Production completed. Converted to M110A2s by 1981 and later phased out of service in USA. In service with others. |
| Production Period |
1961-1980 |
Production Quantity |
500+ |
| Type |
SPA (T) |
Crew |
5 (1) |
| Length, overall |
(gun forward, spade up) 11.256 m |
Length, hull |
5.7 m |
| Width, overall |
3.1 m |
Height, overall |
3.7 m |
| Combat Weight |
28168 kg |
Unloaded Weight |
25915 kg |
| Radio, external |
n/a |
Communication, crew |
n/a |
| FIREPOWER |
| Main Armament |
175 mm M113 gun |
Ammunition Carried |
2x175mm (2) |
| Gun Traverse |
30 left and right |
Elevation/Depression |
+65/-2 |
| Traverse Rate |
36/s |
Elevation Rate |
36/s |
| Gun Stabilization |
n/a |
Rangefinder |
n/a |
| Night Vision |
yes |
Auto-Loader |
n/a |
| Secondary Armament |
none |
Ammunition Carried |
- |
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| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine |
Detroit Diesel Model 8V-71T, turbocharged, 2-stroke, liquid-cooled 8-cylinder diesel |
Transmission |
Allison Transmission X5G-411-2A cross-drive with 4 forward and 2 reverse gears |
| Horsepower |
405hp at 2300rpm |
Suspension |
torsion bar |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
14.4 hp/t |
Track Width |
457 mm |
| Speed, on road |
56 km/h |
Track Ground Contact |
3.936 m |
| Fuel Capacity |
1137 l |
Ground Pressure |
0.81 kg/cm2 |
| Range, on road |
725 km |
Gradient |
60% |
| Fuel Consumption |
157 litres/100km |
Vertical Obstacle |
1.0 m |
| Turning Radius |
n/a |
Trench Crossing |
2.4 m |
| Ground Clearance |
0.466 m |
Fording |
1.1 m |
| SURVIVABILITY FEATURES |
| Smoke Laying |
none |
NBC Protection |
no |
| Armor Details |
Hull constructed of all-welded armor and high-tensile alloy steel. Driver is the only crew member seated under armor. |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| NOTES |
| (1) The M107 is operated by a team of 13, five (commander, driver and three gunners) are carried on board with the rest in the M548 tracked cargo carrier which also carries the ammunition.
(2) Additional ammunition is carried in the support vehicle. |
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