M101 A1 105mm Light Howitzer, Towed Type: Field Gun Origin: USA Year of manufacture: 1940 Barrel length: 2.57m Weight: 1934 kg Maximum range: 11.4 km One of the most popular artillery pieces around the world. For many years it was the main artillery of field artillery divisions. It was then gradually replaced by self-propelled guns which could be moved more easily as required on the modern battlefield.