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| ⚫ | The '''M777 howitzer''' is a towed [[artillery]] piece that is to replace [[M198 howitzer]] in [[US Marine Corps]] and [[US Army]] service by 2010. The M777 was developed by [[Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Ltd|VSEL]], a subsidiary of [[Marconi Electronic Systems|Marconi Land and Naval Systems]], |
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|nation= UK |
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|type= towed howitzer |
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|caliber= 155 mm |
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|barrel_length= 39 cal |
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|range= 25 - 30 km |
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| ⚫ | The M777 is lighter and smaller size, weighing |
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| ⚫ | The '''M777 howitzer''' is a towed [[artillery]] piece that is to replace the [[M198 howitzer]] in [[US Marine Corps]] and [[US Army]] service by 2010. The M777 was developed by [[Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Ltd|VSEL]], a subsidiary of [[Marconi Electronic Systems|Marconi Land and Naval Systems]], now [[BAE Systems Land Systems]]. |
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| ⚫ | The M777 is lighter and smaller size, weighing 9,200 lbs, 42% lighter than the M198 it replaces. Most of the weight reduction is due to the use of titanium. The lighter weight and smaller size allows the M777 to be transported by [[helicopter]] or [[truck]] much faster, allowing it to be move in and out of the battlefield much quicker than the M198. There is also a reduction in the gun crew size required; from 9 to 7. |
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=== Specifications === |
=== Specifications === |
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* Crew: 7 |
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As above and: |
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* Length: |
* Length: |
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** 30.4 feet (9275 mm) in tow |
** 30.4 feet (9275 mm) in tow |
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** 12.2 feet (3720 mm) firing mode |
** 12.2 feet (3720 mm) firing mode |
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* Height: 7.4 feet (2260 mm) in tow |
* Height: 7.4 feet (2260 mm) in tow |
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* Weight: 9200 pounds (4173 kilograms) |
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* Bore diameter: 155 mm |
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* Barrel length: 39 caliber |
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* Barrel life: 2650 firings |
* Barrel life: 2650 firings |
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* Maximum effective range: |
* Maximum effective range: |
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** conventional ammunition: 24.7 km, |
** conventional ammunition (unassisted): 24.7 km, |
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** rocket-assisted projectile: 30 km, |
** rocket-assisted projectile: 30 km, |
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* Rate of Fire: |
* Rate of Fire: |
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** 5 rounds per minute, intense |
** 5 rounds per minute, intense |
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Revision as of 15:08, 25 June 2005
The M777 howitzer is a towed artillery piece that is to replace the M198 howitzer in US Marine Corps and US Army service by 2010. The M777 was developed by VSEL, a subsidiary of Marconi Land and Naval Systems, now BAE Systems Land Systems.
The M777 is lighter and smaller size, weighing 9,200 lbs, 42% lighter than the M198 it replaces. Most of the weight reduction is due to the use of titanium. The lighter weight and smaller size allows the M777 to be transported by helicopter or truck much faster, allowing it to be move in and out of the battlefield much quicker than the M198. There is also a reduction in the gun crew size required; from 9 to 7.
Specifications
As above and:
- Length:
- 30.4 feet (9275 mm) in tow
- 33.5 feet (10210 mm) firing mode
- Width:
- 9.1 feet (2770 mm) in tow
- 12.2 feet (3720 mm) firing mode
- Height: 7.4 feet (2260 mm) in tow
- Barrel life: 2650 firings
- Maximum effective range:
- conventional ammunition (unassisted): 24.7 km,
- rocket-assisted projectile: 30 km,
- Rate of Fire:
- 5 rounds per minute, intense
- 2 rounds per minute, sustained
Source
- http://www.machinedesign.com/ASP/strArticleID/56460/strSite/MDSite/viewSelectedArticle.asp
- http://www.military.com/soldiertech/0,14632,Soldiertech_M777,,00.html
External Links
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ground/lw155.htm