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2A65 Msta-B vs M777 Howitzer

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
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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 -- 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)
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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

Overview

The 2A65 Msta-B and the M777 Howitzer are both Towed Artillery, manufactured by Motovilikha Plants and BAE Systems respectively.

The 2A65 Msta-B weighs 6.8 tons vs 4.2 tons for the M777 Howitzer. Operational range is 25 km for the 2A65 Msta-B vs 70 km for the M777 Howitzer. The 2A65 Msta-B is armed with a 152.4 mm howitzer, while the M777 Howitzer carries a 155 mm 55-caliber barrel.

The 2A65 Msta-B entered service 18 years before the M777 Howitzer (1987 vs 2005).

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.
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.