The M198 155mm howitzer is a towed field artillery piece of a split trail carriage design. The M198 is equipped with a double baffle muzzle brake and a variable length hydropneumatic recoil mechanism.

In further reporting of the Turkish-German deal on 155mm (6.1-inch) shells, Global Defense News – Army Recognition Group wrote: “The goal is to ensure a more stable supply of 155mm shells and ...