China 203 mm self-propelled howitzer

[J-10]

http://www.zgjunshi.com/images/203ldp2.jpg

http://www.sys173zx.com/jstd/myweb/pic/203ldp1.jpg

http://www.laobing.com.cn/tuku1/2031.jpg

Specifications
45 Calibre
Max Road Speed 55 km/hr
Weight 28,500 kg
Range:
24 miles / 40 km = extended range full-bore hollow-base(ERFBHB)
30 miles / 50 km = extended range full-bore base-bleed (ERFBBB)
Ammunition:
high-explosive
submunition projectiles
anti-tank mines
terminally guided

[TacoDelRio]

Looks kinda like an M110 *coughBOGUS/RIPOFFcough*

Sorry.

What kinda chassis is it riding on? Looks familiar *cough*

DB

[J-10]

Looks kinda like an M110 *coughBOGUS/RIPOFFcough*

Sorry.

What kinda chassis is it riding on? Looks familiar *cough*

DB

Yes, like an M110, but it is 45 calibre. I don't know what chassis it used.

[thatguy96]

45 caliber? Like an M110A2...only slightly longer...

http://www.107afdva.com/images/m110/M110A2-b.jpg
M110A2...

[TacoDelRio]

Hehehe...

Did we rip the design of the M110 off of any other country?

DB

[LordHalbert]

It doesn't look like that can be loaded and fired without exiting the vehicle.

A better design would have been more like the M109 where the occupants can control and fire the gun while protected from small arms and shrapnel.

Furthermore, I doubt that thing can hold many extra rounds internally - if any.

It probably can't be loaded easily either - those rounds must weight a lot.

[thatguy96]

Usually a weapon system like the M110 operates at a distance from the front lines where immediate counter-battery and small arms fire are not an issue. It is long-range artillery, not a tank or assault gun. All that aside, I can't remember if we field these heavy systems anymore (M107 and M110), having replaced them to my knowledge with the M270 MRLS.

[ronin2172]

Usually a weapon system like the M110 operates at a distance from the front lines where immediate counter-battery and small arms fire are not an issue. It is long-range artillery, not a tank or assault gun. All that aside, I can't remember if we field these heavy systems anymore (M107 and M110), having replaced them to my knowledge with the M270 MRLS.
u r quite correct they r no longer in service (front line anyway)and yes they were replaced by MLRS

[Burncycle]

8" rounds were a pretty big logistical burdon as well.