What is airborne artillery?

Airborne artillery is a type of artillery that is designed to be transported and deployed rapidly by air platforms, typically by transport aircraft or helicopters. These types of artillery are used by airborne units, such as paratroopers, to provide direct fire support during airborne operations.

Airborne artillery is usually mounted on lightweight vehicles, which can be air-dropped from transport aircraft. The artillery systems themselves are also designed to be lightweight and portable. This allows them to be quickly set up and moved around the battlefield as needed.

Some examples of airborne artillery systems include the M119 howitzer, the Wiesel, and the French TRF1 howitzer. These systems are lightweight and can be transported and deployed rapidly by air.

Airborne artillery units play an important role in providing fire support during airborne operations. They can quickly move into position and provide direct fire support to ground troops, helping to neutralize enemy targets and protect their own forces.