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2A65 Msta-B vs M777 Howitzer

2A65 Msta-B vs M777 Howitzer at a glance β€” weight 6,800 vs 4,200 kg, range 25 vs 70 km, crew β€” vs β€”.

2A65 Msta-B towed artillery side profile drawing
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί 2A65 Msta-B
M777 Howitzer towed artillery side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M777 Howitzer
Specifications
2A65 Msta-B M777 Howitzer
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Towed Howitzer Towed 155 mm artillery piece
Manufacturer Motovilikha Plants BAE Systems
Number produced 3,000 units 1,250 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $3.7 million
Combat weight 6.8 tons 4.2 tons
Operational range 25 km 70 km
Length 12.70 m 9.10 m
Crew 6-11 8 (normal), 5 (minimum), 3 (minimal emergency)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
2A65 Msta-B M777 Howitzer
Main armament 152.4 mm howitzer 155 mm 55-caliber barrel
Secondary weapon -- M982 Excalibur GPS-guided munition
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer operational range, the 2A65 Msta-B or M777 Howitzer?
The M777 Howitzer has a longer operational range at 70 km compared to the 2A65 Msta-B's 25 km.
Which is heavier, the 2A65 Msta-B or M777 Howitzer?
The 2A65 Msta-B is heavier at 6.8 tons combat weight compared to the M777 Howitzer's 4.2 tons.
Which is larger, the 2A65 Msta-B or M777 Howitzer?
The 2A65 Msta-B is longer at 12.70 meters compared to the M777 Howitzer's 9.10 meters.
How many crew members do the 2A65 Msta-B and M777 Howitzer require?
The M777 Howitzer requires a larger crew of 8 (normal), 5 (minimum), 3 (minimal emergency) compared to the 2A65 Msta-B's 6-11 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 2A65 Msta-B or M777 Howitzer?
The 2A65 Msta-B has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1,250 units of the M777 Howitzer.
What are the main armaments of the 2A65 Msta-B and M777 Howitzer?
The 2A65 Msta-B is armed with 152.4 mm howitzer while the M777 Howitzer carries 155 mm 55-caliber barrel as its main armament.