What is M777

– howitzer caliber 155 mm field trailer;

– Serving the United States since 2005.

what are the benefits

– extremely high accuracy and shooting efficiency;

– with manual reload speed – up to 5 shots per minute;

– has a range of 24 to 40 km, depending on the type of projectile;

– digital fire control system that calculates parameters for quick aiming;

– its relatively light weight makes the M777 easier to handle, change direction, work faster and for multiple purposes.

FEATURES

– weight: 4.2 t;

– length 9.5-10.7 m (transport, combat position);

– barrel length – 39 caliber;

– ammunition caliber – 155 mm;

– service: 7 + 1 person;

– long distance:

conventional shells (M795) – 24.7 km,

special shells (M549) – 30+ km,

high-precision shells M982 Excalibur – 40 km;

– elevation angle of the hull – from 0 ° to +71.7 °;

– distribution: within 3 minutes;

– folding: within 2 minutes;

– rate of fire:

intense – 5 shots per minute;

standard – 2 shots per minute;

– Do not Pull:

– maximum speed – 88 km / h;

– average area – 24 km / h.

Manufacturer: UAE System

DETAIL

– Ukraine will receive more than 100 M777 howitzers from the USA, Canada and Australia

– already at the disposal of the Armed Forces units

– 89 – USA;

– 4 – Canada;

– 6 – Australia.

– 370 soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine learned to work with new equipment

– The M777 howitzer was first used in the war in Afghanistan

– In addition to the United States, it is currently in the service of the armies of Saudi Arabia, Canada, Australia, India and Colombia;

– the price of one howitzer is $ 3.02 million.

Text: Alla Roenko

Resources:

Ukrinform, Novoe Vremya, Military

First photo: US Army