M-46 Field Gun vs M777 Howitzer
The M-46 Field Gun and the M777 Howitzer are both Towed Artillery, manufactured by Perm Machine-Building Plant and BAE Systems respectively. At 8.4 tons, the M-46 Field Gun is 2.0x the M777 Howitzer's 4.2 tons. Operational range is 27 km for the M-46 Field Gun vs 70 km for the M777 Howitzer. The M-46 Field Gun is armed with a 130 mm M-46 gun, while the M777 Howitzer carries a 155 mm 55-caliber barrel. The M-46 Field Gun entered service 54 years before the M777 Howitzer (1951 vs 2005).
| The M-46 is a Soviet 130mm towed field gun introduced in 1954 for long-range artillery support, characterized by its 52-caliber barrel and split-trail carriage. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Towed Artillery |
| Type | Towed Field Gun |
| Manufacturer | Perm Machine-Building Plant |
| Number produced | -- 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. | |
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| 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 | 8.4 tons â—‰ |
| Operational range | 27 km â—‰ |
| Length | 11.84 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.45 m |
| Crew | 8 |
| Main armament | 130 mm M-46 gun |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
| Combat weight | 4.2 tons â—‰ |
| Operational range | 70 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.10 m â—‰ |
| Width | -- 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 M-46 Field Gun or M777 Howitzer?
The M777 Howitzer has a longer operational range at 70 km compared to the M-46 Field Gun's 27 km.
Which is heavier, the M-46 Field Gun or M777 Howitzer?
The M-46 Field Gun is heavier at 8.4 tons combat weight compared to the M777 Howitzer's 4.2 tons.
Which is larger, the M-46 Field Gun or M777 Howitzer?
The M-46 Field Gun is longer at 11.84 meters compared to the M777 Howitzer's 9.10 meters.
How many crew members do the M-46 Field Gun and M777 Howitzer require?
The M777 Howitzer requires a larger crew of 8 (normal), 5 (minimum), 3 (minimal emergency) compared to the M-46 Field Gun's 8 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the M-46 Field Gun and M777 Howitzer?
The M-46 Field Gun is armed with 130 mm M-46 gun while the M777 Howitzer carries 155 mm 55-caliber barrel as its main armament.