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D-20 Howitzer vs M777 Howitzer

D-20 Howitzer vs M777 Howitzer at a glance โ€” weight 5,700 vs 4,200 kg, crew 8 or 10 men vs 8 (normal), 5 (minimum), 3 (minimal emergency).

D-20 Howitzer towed artillery side profile drawing
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ D-20 HowitzerFull specs
M777 Howitzer towed artillery side profile drawing
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Specifications
D-20 Howitzer M777 Howitzer
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Russia ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Towed Gun-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 5.7 tons 4.2 tons
Operational range 17 km -- km
Length -- m 9.10 m
Crew 8 or 10 men 8 (normal), 5 (minimum), 3 (minimal emergency)
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Armament & Powertrain
D-20 Howitzer M777 Howitzer
Main armament 152 mm gun-howitzer 155 mm 55-caliber barrel
Secondary weapon -- M982 Excalibur GPS-guided munition
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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
How many crew members do the D-20 Howitzer and M777 Howitzer require?
Both the D-20 Howitzer and M777 Howitzer require a crew of 8.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the D-20 Howitzer or M777 Howitzer?
The D-20 Howitzer 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 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.