L118 Light Gun vs M777 Howitzer
L118 Light Gun vs M777 Howitzer at a glance — weight 1,600 vs 4,200 kg, crew 6 (minimum 3) vs 8 (normal), 5 (minimum), 3 (minimal emergency).
Specifications
|
L118 Light Gun |
M777 Howitzer |
| Origin country |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Towed Artillery |
Towed Artillery |
| Type |
105 mm towed howitzer |
Towed 155 mm artillery piece |
| Manufacturer |
Royal Ordnance Factories |
BAE Systems |
| Number produced |
1,200 units |
1,250 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$-- million |
$3.7 million |
| Combat weight |
1.6 tons |
4.2 tons |
| Length |
-- m |
9.10 m |
| Crew |
6 (minimum 3) |
8 (normal), 5 (minimum), 3 (minimal emergency) |
Armament & Powertrain
|
L118 Light Gun |
M777 Howitzer |
| Main armament |
105 mm L19 ordnance |
155 mm 55-caliber barrel |
| Secondary weapon |
-- |
M982 Excalibur GPS-guided munition |
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Which is heavier, the L118 Light Gun or M777 Howitzer?
The M777 Howitzer is heavier at 4.2 tons combat weight compared to the L118 Light Gun's 1.6 tons.
How many crew members do the L118 Light Gun and M777 Howitzer require?
The M777 Howitzer requires a larger crew of 8, against 6 for the L118 Light Gun.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L118 Light Gun or M777 Howitzer?
The M777 Howitzer has been produced in greater numbers with 1,250 units compared to 1,200 units of the L118 Light Gun.
What are the main armaments of the L118 Light Gun and M777 Howitzer?
The L118 Light Gun is armed with 105 mm L19 ordnance while the M777 Howitzer carries 155 mm 55-caliber barrel as its main armament.
