The United States retains one of the most powerful contingents of artillery in the known world. While other nations might have more pieces, they aren’t nearly as effective as what America brings to the field. With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at American artillery capabilities.
20. M252 81-mm
- Max range: 3.6 miles (5.8 kilometers) — tied
- Fastest rate of fire: 30 rounds per minute for 2 minutes
- Sustained rate of fire: 15 rounds per minute
19. LAV-M
- Max range: 3.6 miles (5.8 kilometers) — tied
- Fastest rate of fire: 30 rounds per minute for 2 minutes
- Sustained rate of fire: 15 rounds per minute
18. M30 107-mm
- Max range: 4.47 miles (7.2 kilometers) — tied
- Fastest rate of fire: 18 rounds per minute for 1 minute
- Sustained rate of fire: 3 rounds per minute
17. M125
- Max range: 4.47 miles (7.2 kilometers) — tied
- Fastest rate of fire: 16 rounds per minute for 1 minute
- Sustained rate of fire: 4 rounds per minute
16. M1064
- Max range: 4.47 miles (7.2 kilometers) — tied
- Fastest rate of fire: 16 rounds per minute for 1 minute
- Sustained rate of fire: 4 rounds per minute
15. M120 120-mm
- Max range: 4.47 miles (7.2 kilometers) — tied
- Fastest rate of fire: 16 rounds per minute for 1 minute
- Sustained rate of fire: 4 rounds per minute
14. EFSS
- Max range: 4.47 miles (7.2 kilometers) — tied
- Fastest rate of fire: 16 rounds per minute for 1 minute
- Sustained rate of fire: 4 rounds per minute
13. LAV-EFSS
- Max range: 4.47 miles (7.2 kilometers) — tied
- Fastest rate of fire: 16 rounds per minute for 1 minute
- Sustained rate of fire: 4 rounds per minute
12. EFOGM
- Max range: 9.3 miles (15 kilometers)
- Fastest rate of fire: 9 minute reload (8-24 rockets)
- Sustained rate of fire: Not applicable
11. Hawkeye MWS
- Max range: 12.1 miles (19.5 kilometers)
- Fastest rate of fire: 8 rounds per minute for 3 minutes
- Sustained rate of fire: 3 rounds per minute
10. M109
- Max range: 14.2 miles (23 kilometers) — tied
- Fastest rate of fire: 4 rounds per minute for 3 minutes
- Sustained rate of fire: 1 round per minute
9. M992 FAASV
- Max range: 14.2 miles (23 kilometers) — tied
- Fastest rate of fire: 4 rounds per minute for 3 minutes
- Sustained rate of fire: 1 round per minute
8. M109A7 Paladin
- Max range: 18.6 miles (30 kilometers) — tied
- Fastest rate of fire: 4 rounds per minute for 3 minutes
- Sustained rate of fire: 1 round per minute
7. M198
- Max range: 18.6 miles (30 kilometers) — tied
- Fastest rate of fire: 4 rounds per minute for 3 minutes
- Sustained rate of fire: 2 rounds per minute
6. FCS NLOS
- Max range: 18.6 miles (30 kilometers) — tied
- Fastest rate of fire: 10 rounds per minute
- Sustained rate of fire: 10 rounds per minute
5. M2001 Crusader
- Max range: 24.8 miles (40 kilometers) — tied
- Fastest rate of fire: 10-12 rounds per minute for 3-5 minutes
- Sustained rate of fire: 6 rounds per minute
4. M777 LW155
- Max range: 24.8 miles (40 kilometers) — tied
- Fastest rate of fire: 5-8 rounds per minute for 2 minutes
- Sustained rate of fire: 2 rounds per minute
3. M1299 ERCA
- Max range: 43.5 miles (70 kilometers)
- Fastest rate of fire: 3 rounds per minute
- Sustained rate of fire: 3 rounds per minute
2. M270/M993 MLRS
- Max range: 186 miles (300 kilometers)
- Fastest rate of fire: 9 minute reload (12 rockets)
- Sustained rate of fire: Not applicable
1. M-142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS)
- Max range: 310 miles (499 kilometers)
- Fastest rate of fire: 5 minute reload (2-6 rockets)
- Sustained rate of fire: Not applicable
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