The M777 howitzer is a British towed 155 mm artillery piece in the howitzer class. It is used by the ground forces of Australia, Canada, Colombia, India, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, and the United States. It was first used in combat during the War in Afghanistan. The M777 is manufactured by BAE Systems' Global Combat Systems division.

2024年4月17日 · The M777 matches the firepower of current generation 155mm towed systems at less than half the weight. The howitzer is equipped with a 39-calibre barrel. The muzzle velocity (at Charge 8 super) is 827m/s. The maximum firing range is 24.7km with unassisted rounds and 30km with rocket-assisted rounds.

Traversing Range: 800 mils, (400 mils left and 400 mils right of center) FMS/International Partners: Australia; Canada; India; Designations: M777 – base howitzer with Optical Fire Control...

The M777 Lightweight 155mm howitzer provides timely, accurate and continuous firepower in support of Marine and Army infantry forces and replaces the M198 towed Howitzer.

2025年1月12日 · The M777A2 lightweight 155mmm towed howitzer can fire the full range of U.S. 155mm ammunition including unassisted projectiles to a range of 24 km and assisted projectiles to 30 km. With the upgraded fire controls system, it can also fire Excalibur Precision 155 mm Projectiles, Global Positioning System (GPS)-guided, extended-range artillery ...

M777 is a 155mm 39 caliber towed gun that, through proven technology and the innovative use of titanium and aluminum alloys, meets the requirement for rapidly deployable and accurate artillery fire support. The M777 is the world's first 155mm Howitzer weighing less …

M777 is the world's first 155mm Howitzer weighing less than 10000 lbs (4218 kg). Selected by the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army as their next generation Medium Force weapon, designated M777. Further U.S., Canadian and Australian orders total more than a thousand guns.

The M777 provides direct support to combat troops through offensive and defensive fires with conventional and precision-guided projectiles. It can also employ illuminating and smoke projectiles. It can fire 2 x rounds per minute (sustained) or 5 x rounds per minute (rapid) and has an effective range of 24km for conventional rounds or 30km for ...

The M777 fires a range of 155mm NATO artillery shells, including the M982 Excalibur GPS guided shell. The maximum rate of fire is 4 rpm, with sustained fire at 2 rpm. The maximum range is 30 km with base bleed shells, 24.7 km with regular non …

M777 155m Ultralightweight Field Howitzer. Characteristics. Calibre: 155 mm Barrel Length: 39 calibre Barrel Life: 2,650 firings ... Maximum Firing Range (assisted) 30 km