Initially, these cannon companies used the M3 75MM pack howitzer. When a more powerful weapon was required, a new short 105MM barrel was married to the recoil mechanism and carriage of the M3.

In addition to the onboard howitzer, the AC-130W Stinger II gunships also pack a 30mm GAU-23/A autocannon, the bigger brother to the 25mm cannon on the Army’s Bradley infantry fighting vehicle.

FORT SILL, Okla.-- A workhorse howitzer with a modern fire control system has been undergoing testing at Fort Sill. Testing of the digitized M119A2 105mm howitzer continued with air mobility ...

Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Air Force has decided to retain the AC-130 gunship’s iconic 105mm howitzer, despite ongoing discussions about its relevance in modern warfare. -The heavily armed ...