155-mm M44 howitzer

The 155-mm M44 self-propelled howitzer was an immediate post-World War II development that used several of the same components as the M41 light tank and the 105-mm M52 self-propelled howitzer, which were also developed shortly after the war.

The engine of the M44 is located in the front of the vehicle, with the open-top gun/crew compartment at the rear. The driver is seated on the left side with the commander, who also acts as the anti-aircraft gunner, directly behind him. When...