D-20 Howitzer vs M777 Howitzer
The D-20 Howitzer and the M777 Howitzer are both Towed Artillery, manufactured by Motovilikha Plants and BAE Systems respectively. The D-20 Howitzer weighs 5.7 tons vs 4.2 tons for the M777 Howitzer. Operational range is 17 km for the D-20 Howitzer vs 70 km for the M777 Howitzer. The D-20 Howitzer is armed with a 152 mm gun-howitzer, while the M777 Howitzer carries a 155 mm 55-caliber barrel. The D-20 Howitzer entered service 50 years before the M777 Howitzer (1955 vs 2005).
| Introduced in 1955, the Soviet D-20 is a 152 mm towed gun-howitzer used for field artillery, featuring a semi-automatic vertical sliding-wedge breech block. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Towed Artillery |
| Type | Towed Gun-Howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Motovilikha Plants |
| Number produced | 3,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Developed in the United Kingdom and introduced in 2005, the M777 is a 155mm towed howitzer used for fire support, featuring a titanium structure for helicopter transport. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Towed Artillery |
| Type | Towed 155 mm artillery piece |
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $3.7 million |
| Combat weight | 5.7 tons â—‰ |
| Operational range | 17 km â—‰ |
| Length | -- m |
| Crew | 8 or 10 men |
| Main armament | 152 mm gun-howitzer |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
| Combat weight | 4.2 tons â—‰ |
| Operational range | 70 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.10 m |
| Crew | 8 (normal), 5 (minimum), 3 (minimal emergency) |
| Main armament | 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 D-20 Howitzer or M777 Howitzer?
The M777 Howitzer has a longer operational range at 70 km compared to the D-20 Howitzer's 17 km.
Which is heavier, the D-20 Howitzer or M777 Howitzer?
The D-20 Howitzer is heavier at 5.7 tons combat weight compared to the M777 Howitzer's 4.2 tons.
Which is larger, the D-20 Howitzer or M777 Howitzer?
The M777 Howitzer is longer at 9.10 meters compared to the D-20 Howitzer's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the D-20 Howitzer and M777 Howitzer require?
The D-20 Howitzer requires a larger crew of 8 or 10 men compared to the M777 Howitzer's 8 (normal), 5 (minimum), 3 (minimal emergency) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the D-20 Howitzer and M777 Howitzer?
The D-20 Howitzer is armed with 152 mm gun-howitzer while the M777 Howitzer carries 155 mm 55-caliber barrel as its main armament.