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M198 155mm Howitzer

Recreate a major piece of American heavy field artillery with this detailed 3D-printed model of the M198 155mm Howitzer. Designed for display layouts, military collections and tabletop scenes, the model captures the purposeful form of this powerful towed artillery system. Although sometimes grouped with historical military subjects, the M198 is a post-war weapon that entered United States service in 1979 and did not serve during World War II.

Historical Role

Developed to replace the older M114 155mm howitzer, the M198 provided US forces with mobile long-range artillery support. Its principal battlefield role was to deliver indirect fire against enemy positions, fortifications, troop concentrations and other important targets. The weapon served with the US Army and Marine Corps, seeing operational use in conflicts including the Gulf War, before gradually being replaced by the lighter M777.

Distinctive Appearance

The M198 is instantly recognisable by its long 155mm barrel, substantial breech and recoil assembly, low two-wheeled carriage and widely spreading split trails. With no protective gun shield, its working mechanisms remain visually prominent. The towing eye, stabilising trail arrangement and elevated barrel give the howitzer a dramatic silhouette in either travelling or firing configuration.

Modelling Uses

This model is well suited to modern military dioramas, artillery emplacements, transport scenes and maintenance displays. It can also add a distinctive heavy-equipment feature to model railways, provide an objective or support piece for wargaming displays, or form part of a focused artillery collection. Larger scales offer strong display presence, while smaller scales are ideal for broader battlefield layouts and convoy scenes.

Fun Fact

Despite its considerable size, the M198 was designed with strategic mobility in mind and could be transported by suitable heavy-lift helicopters, allowing artillery support to be moved into positions that were difficult to reach by road.

Available Scales

1:87, 1:76, 1:72, 1:48 and 1:35.

Finish Options

Cleaned Resin Grey, Grey Primed - Ready for Painting, and Historical Base Colour.

Very small details may vary slightly depending on the scale selected.

M198 155mm Howitzer

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