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M198 Howitzer vs M777 Howitzer

M198 Howitzer vs M777 Howitzer at a glance — weight 7,300 vs 4,200 kg, range 30 vs 70 km, crew — vs —.

M198 Howitzer towed artillery side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M198 Howitzer
M777 Howitzer towed artillery side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M777 Howitzer
Specifications
M198 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 1,600 units 1,250 units
Estimated unit price $0.5 million $3.7 million
Combat weight 7.3 tons 4.2 tons
Operational range 30 km 70 km
Length -- m 9.10 m
Crew nine person crew 8 (normal), 5 (minimum), 3 (minimal emergency)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M198 Howitzer M777 Howitzer
Main armament 155 mm howitzer 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.
Which is more expensive, the M198 Howitzer or M777 Howitzer?
The M777 Howitzer is more expensive at approximately $3.7 million per unit compared to the M198 Howitzer at $0.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M198 Howitzer or M777 Howitzer?
The M198 Howitzer has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 1,250 units of the M777 Howitzer.
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.