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2A65 Msta-B vs M777 Howitzer

2A65 Msta-B vs M777 Howitzer at a glance โ€” weight 6,800 vs 4,200 kg, crew 6-11 vs 8 (normal), 5 (minimum), 3 (minimal emergency).

2A65 Msta-B towed artillery side profile drawing
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Specifications
2A65 Msta-B M777 Howitzer
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Russia ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 -- km
Length 12.70 m 9.10 m
Crew 6-11 8 (normal), 5 (minimum), 3 (minimal emergency)
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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 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, against 6 for the 2A65 Msta-B.
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.