M198 Howitzer vs M777 Howitzer
The M198 Howitzer and the M777 Howitzer are both Towed Artillery, manufactured by Rock Island Arsenal and BAE Systems respectively. The M198 Howitzer weighs 7.3 tons vs 4.2 tons for the M777 Howitzer. Operational range is 30 km for the M198 Howitzer vs 70 km for the M777 Howitzer. The M198 Howitzer is armed with a 155 mm howitzer, while the M777 Howitzer carries a 155 mm 55-caliber barrel. The M198 Howitzer entered service 26 years before the M777 Howitzer (1979 vs 2005).
| Introduced in 1979, the United States M198 is a towed 155mm howitzer for indirect fire support that is transportable by CH-47 helicopters or C-130 aircraft. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Towed Artillery |
| Type | Towed Howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Rock Island Arsenal |
| Number produced | 1,600 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 | 7.3 tons â—‰ |
| Operational range | 30 km â—‰ |
| Length | -- m |
| Crew | nine person crew |
| Main armament | 155 mm howitzer |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
| Combat weight | 4.2 tons â—‰ |
| Operational range | 70 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.10 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 M198 Howitzer or M777 Howitzer?
The M777 Howitzer has a longer operational range at 70 km compared to the M198 Howitzer's 30 km.
Which is heavier, the M198 Howitzer or M777 Howitzer?
The M198 Howitzer is heavier at 7.3 tons combat weight compared to the M777 Howitzer's 4.2 tons.
Which is larger, the M198 Howitzer or M777 Howitzer?
The M777 Howitzer is longer at 9.10 meters compared to the M198 Howitzer's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the M198 Howitzer and M777 Howitzer require?
The M198 Howitzer requires a larger crew of nine person crew compared to the M777 Howitzer's 8 (normal), 5 (minimum), 3 (minimal emergency) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the M198 Howitzer and M777 Howitzer?
The M198 Howitzer is armed with 155 mm howitzer while the M777 Howitzer carries 155 mm 55-caliber barrel as its main armament.