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M114 Howitzer vs M777 Howitzer

M114 Howitzer vs M777 Howitzer at a glance โ€” weight 5,800 vs 4,200 kg, crew 11 vs 8 (normal), 5 (minimum), 3 (minimal emergency).

M114 Howitzer towed artillery side profile drawing
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ M114 HowitzerFull specs
M777 Howitzer towed artillery side profile drawing
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ M777 HowitzerFull specs
Specifications
M114 Howitzer M777 Howitzer
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Towed Howitzer Towed 155 mm artillery piece
Manufacturer Rock Island Arsenal BAE Systems
Number produced 10,300 units 1,250 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $3.7 million
Combat weight 5.8 tons 4.2 tons
Length -- m 9.10 m
Crew 11 8 (normal), 5 (minimum), 3 (minimal emergency)
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Armament & Powertrain
M114 Howitzer M777 Howitzer
Main armament 155 mm 39 caliber barrel 155 mm 55-caliber barrel
Secondary weapon 20 mm sub-caliber barrel insert M982 Excalibur GPS-guided munition
Engine two 20 horsepower air-cooled engines --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is heavier, the M114 Howitzer or M777 Howitzer?
The M114 Howitzer is heavier at 5.8 tons combat weight compared to the M777 Howitzer's 4.2 tons.
How many crew members do the M114 Howitzer and M777 Howitzer require?
The M114 Howitzer requires a larger crew of 11, against 8 for the M777 Howitzer.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M114 Howitzer or M777 Howitzer?
The M114 Howitzer has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 1,250 units of the M777 Howitzer.
What are the main armaments of the M114 Howitzer and M777 Howitzer?
The M114 Howitzer is armed with 155 mm 39 caliber barrel while the M777 Howitzer carries 155 mm 55-caliber barrel as its main armament.