The Royal Ordnance Factory L118 (semi-fixed ammunition) and L119 (fixed ammunition) 105mm light gun (howitzer) has been a great success. It is in use in at least 20 countries including the UK, Australia and the USA (as the M119A1), which all build them. I have not heard of any self-propelled versions, though, which seems strange. (I did find a mention of an M113 APC modified to carry a 105 mm howitzer, though I am not sure if that's the same gun.)
With the modern emphasis on rapid deployment and mobility, this seems like the perfect gun for an air-tranportable self-propelled howitzer or even an assault gun. At only two tons, including the carriage, it could even equip an air-droppable vehicle. Does anyone know of any production models, prototypes or projects to put the L119 or a derivative on a self-propelled carriage?
Cheers,
Matthew
With the modern emphasis on rapid deployment and mobility, this seems like the perfect gun for an air-tranportable self-propelled howitzer or even an assault gun. At only two tons, including the carriage, it could even equip an air-droppable vehicle. Does anyone know of any production models, prototypes or projects to put the L119 or a derivative on a self-propelled carriage?
Cheers,
Matthew