M198 Howitzer vs M777 Howitzer
M198 Howitzer vs M777 Howitzer at a glance — weight 7,300 vs 4,200 kg, crew nine person crew vs 8 (normal), 5 (minimum), 3 (minimal emergency).
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 |
-- km |
| Length |
-- m |
9.10 m |
| Crew |
nine person crew |
8 (normal), 5 (minimum), 3 (minimal emergency) |
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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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 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.
