MISSILES

Offense platform · USA

M777 Howitzer

Model: M777

The M777 is a 155mm lightweight howitzer used by the USA, capable of firing precision-guided munitions like the Excalibur. Current stock: Over 1,000 units in active use. Production: Moderately complex, focused on precision and mobility. Historical Usage: Extensively used in Iraq and Afghanistan. Countermeasures: Counter-battery radar and precision strikes against artillery positions.

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M777 howitzer
M777 howitzer · Image source · The United States Army · Public domain · Resized and JPEG-optimized; no crop.

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Munition
M982 Excalibur
Ammunition type
artillery
Target class
artillery
Range
40,000 m
Speed
827 m/s
Mass
4,200 kg
Unit cost
3,900,000 USD

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