M-46 Field Gun vs M777 Howitzer
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M-46 Field Gun M777 Howitzer
Origin country
🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category
Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type
Towed Field Gun
Towed 155 mm artillery piece
Manufacturer
Perm Machine-Building Plant
BAE Systems
Number produced
6,500 units
1,250 units
Estimated unit price
$-- million
$3.7 million
Combat weight
8.4 tons 4.2 tons
Operational range
27 km 70 km
Length
11.84 m 9.10 m
Width
2.45 m -- m
Crew
8
8 (normal), 5 (minimum), 3 (minimal emergency)
M-46 Field Gun M777 Howitzer
Main armament
130 mm M-46 gun
155 mm 55-caliber barrel
Secondary weapon
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M982 Excalibur GPS-guided munition
Overview 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 2.0:1 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 has been produced in 6,500 units vs 1,250 for the M777 Howitzer. The M-46 Field Gun entered service 54 years before the M777 Howitzer (1951 vs 2005 ).
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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.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-46 Field Gun or M777 Howitzer?
The M-46 Field Gun has been produced in greater numbers with 6,500 units compared to 1,250 units of the M777 Howitzer.
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.
