FH70 vs M777 Howitzer
The FH70 and the M777 Howitzer are both Towed Artillery, manufactured by Vickers / Rheinmetall / OTO Melara and BAE Systems respectively. At 9.6 tons, the FH70 is 2.3x the M777 Howitzer's 4.2 tons. Operational range is 24 km for the FH70 vs 70 km for the M777 Howitzer. The FH70 is armed with a 155 mm L/39 howitzer, while the M777 Howitzer carries a 155 mm 55-caliber barrel. The FH70 entered service 27 years before the M777 Howitzer (1978 vs 2005).
| Introduced in 1978 by the UK, West Germany, and Italy, the FH70 is a 155mm towed howitzer featuring an auxiliary power unit for independent low-speed maneuvering. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Towed Artillery |
| Type | Towed Howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Vickers / Rheinmetall / OTO Melara |
| Number produced | 1,100 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 | 9.6 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 16 km/h |
| Operational range | 24 km â—‰ |
| Length | 12.40 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.20 m |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Crew | 8 (minimum 4) |
| Engine | 1,700 cc Volkswagen flat-4 APU |
| Main armament | 155 mm L/39 howitzer |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
| Combat weight | 4.2 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 70 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.10 m â—‰ |
| Width | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Crew | 8 (normal), 5 (minimum), 3 (minimal emergency) |
| Engine | -- |
| Main armament | 155 mm 55-caliber barrel |
| Secondary weapon | M982 Excalibur GPS-guided munition |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the FH70 or M777 Howitzer?
The FH70 is faster with a maximum road speed of 16 km/h compared to the M777 Howitzer's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the FH70 or M777 Howitzer?
The M777 Howitzer has a longer operational range at 70 km compared to the FH70's 24 km.
Which is heavier, the FH70 or M777 Howitzer?
The FH70 is heavier at 9.6 tons combat weight compared to the M777 Howitzer's 4.2 tons.
Which is larger, the FH70 or M777 Howitzer?
The FH70 is longer at 12.40 meters compared to the M777 Howitzer's 9.10 meters.
How many crew members do the FH70 and M777 Howitzer require?
The M777 Howitzer requires a larger crew of 8 (normal), 5 (minimum), 3 (minimal emergency) compared to the FH70's 8 (minimum 4) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the FH70 and M777 Howitzer?
The FH70 is armed with 155 mm L/39 howitzer while the M777 Howitzer carries 155 mm 55-caliber barrel as its main armament.