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M114 Howitzer vs M777 Howitzer

M114 Howitzer towed artillery side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M114 Howitzer
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🇺🇸 M777 Howitzer
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Specifications
M114 Howitzer M777 Howitzer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 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
Operational range 18 km 70 km
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 --

Overview

The M114 Howitzer and the M777 Howitzer are both Towed Artillery, manufactured by Rock Island Arsenal and BAE Systems respectively.

The M114 Howitzer weighs 5.8 tons vs 4.2 tons for the M777 Howitzer. Operational range is 18 km for the M114 Howitzer vs 70 km for the M777 Howitzer. The M114 Howitzer is armed with a 155 mm 39 caliber barrel, while the M777 Howitzer carries a 155 mm 55-caliber barrel.

The M114 Howitzer has been produced in 10,300 units vs 1,250 for the M777 Howitzer. The M114 Howitzer entered service 64 years before the M777 Howitzer (1941 vs 2005).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer operational range, the M114 Howitzer or M777 Howitzer?
The M777 Howitzer has a longer operational range at 70 km compared to the M114 Howitzer's 18 km.
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.
Which is larger, the M114 Howitzer or M777 Howitzer?
The M777 Howitzer is longer at 9.10 meters compared to the M114 Howitzer's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the M114 Howitzer and M777 Howitzer require?
The M777 Howitzer requires a larger crew of 8 (normal), 5 (minimum), 3 (minimal emergency) compared to the M114 Howitzer's 11 crew members.
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.