"Initiate engineering analysis and development to remove the aft weapon system (105mm Gun), refit the aft section, and ...

Fortunately, the “howitzer Huey” never materialized. It was likely an unworkable concept, given the helicopter’s limitations.

Service: USAF Armament: AC-130H: 40mm and 105mm cannons; AC-130U: 40mm, 105mm cannons and 25mm gatling gun. Propulsion: Four Allison T56-A-15 turboprop engines Speed: 300 mph Range: 1,300 nm ...

With three side-firing weapons, a 25mm Gatling gun, a 40mm Bofors cannon, and a 105mm howitzer, it's easy to see why it got its name. Explore Subscribe Newsletters Content Licensing Our Partners ...

The M10’s main weapon is a M35 105mm low-recoil tank gun, significantly larger than the 25mm chain gun on the Bradley, and also boasts a 12.7mm M2 heavy machine gun and 7.62 mm Coax machine gun.

Remember, a howitzer needs ammunition to fire, and 105mm ammunition takes up lots of space. With the gun itself taking up most of the space on a Huey, with a significantly reduced flight crew ...