Fort Sill in Comanche County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
U.S. T-162 175mm Self-Propelled Howitzer
Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2021
1. U.S. T-162 175mm Self-Propelled Howitzer Marker
Inscription.
U.S. T-162 175mm Self-Propelled Howitzer. . The T-162 was one of a number of American heavy, self-propelled artillery prototypes in the early Cold War. This artillery piece was envisioned to combine mobility with a high-powered, long-range gun. In 1950, the Army Equipment Development Committee recommended a gun of about 170mm be developed to replace the M40 155mm Gun Motor Carriage (GMC) or self-propelled "Long Tom". In response, the 175mm gun, T-181, was designated the appropriate weapon and a self-propelled chassis was prepared. Benefitting from experience with the models T97 155mm GMC and T108 8-inch Howitzer Motor Carriage, the T162 differed in some respects. It possessed a longer tube, wider hull and tracks (28 inch) and a steering bar (in place of wobble stick or steering wheel). Despite some advanced features, air mobility became a critical requirement. The T-162 was determined to be too heavy at 49 tons and too large. Consequently, the project was discarded. Manufactured by Pacific Car and Foundry in Renton, Washington, this was the last of three produced., Caliber - 6.9 in. - 175 mm , Weight - 98,000 lbs. - 44,545 kg , Range - 35,850 yds. - 32,800 meters , Shell Weight - 147 lbs. - 66.8 kg , Muzzle Velocity - 3,000 ft/sec. - 914.4 m/sec. , Elevation (-2 to + 65 degrees) - (-40 to +1,160 mils) , Traverse - 60 degrees - 1,067 mils , Rate of Fire - 2-3 rpm - Crew 6 , Maximum Speed - 35 mph - 56 kph , Cruising Range - 150 miles - 241 km , Engine - Continental AV-1790-7B V-12, air-cooled, gasoline, 704 hp , CCN# 121420
The T-162 was one of a number of American heavy, self-propelled artillery prototypes in the early Cold War. This artillery piece was envisioned to combine mobility with a high-powered, long-range gun. In 1950, the Army Equipment Development Committee recommended a gun of about 170mm be developed to replace the M40 155mm Gun Motor Carriage (GMC) or self-propelled "Long Tom". In response, the 175mm gun, T-181, was designated the appropriate weapon and a self-propelled chassis was prepared. Benefitting from experience with the models T97 155mm GMC and T108 8-inch Howitzer Motor Carriage, the T162 differed in some respects. It possessed a longer tube, wider hull and tracks (28 inch) and a steering bar (in place of wobble stick or steering wheel). Despite some advanced features, air mobility became a critical requirement. The T-162 was determined to be too heavy at 49 tons and too large. Consequently, the project was discarded. Manufactured by Pacific Car & Foundry in Renton, Washington, this was the last of three produced.
Caliber - 6.9 in. - 175 mm
Weight - 98,000 lbs. - 44,545 kg
Range - 35,850 yds. - 32,800 meters
Shell Weight - 147 lbs. - 66.8 kg
Muzzle Velocity - 3,000 ft/sec. - 914.4 m/sec.
Elevation (-2 to + 65 degrees) - (-40 to +1,160 mils)
Traverse - 60 degrees - 1,067 mils
Rate of Fire
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- 2-3 rpm - Crew 6
Maximum Speed - 35 mph - 56 kph
Cruising Range - 150 miles - 241 km
Engine - Continental AV-1790-7B V-12, air-cooled, gasoline,
704 hp
CCN# 121420
Erected by U.S. Army Field Artillery Museum. (Marker Number 480.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Cold. A significant historical year for this entry is 1950.
Location. 34° 40.002′ N, 98° 23.175′ W. Marker is in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, in Comanche County. Marker is at the intersection of Corral Road and Randolph Road, on the right when traveling west on Corral Road. The marker is located in the central section of Artillery Park at the U.S. Army Field Artillery Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Sill OK 73503, United States of America. Touch for directions.
More about this marker. Marker and Museum are located on Fort Sill, an active U.S. military installation. The museum is open to the public, but appropriate identification is required for access for Fort Sill.
Also see . . . U.S. Army Artillery Museum. (Submitted on February 18, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2021
3. The full view of the U.S. T-162 175mm Self-Propelled Howitzer and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 353 times since then and 233 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
