M101 Howitzer vs M777 Howitzer
The M101 Howitzer and the M777 Howitzer are both Towed Artillery, manufactured by Rock Island Arsenal and BAE Systems respectively. At 4.2 tons, the M777 Howitzer is 2.1x the M101 Howitzer's 2.0 tons. Operational range is 18 km for the M101 Howitzer vs 70 km for the M777 Howitzer. The M101 Howitzer is armed with a 105 mm high explosive (HE) semi-fixed ammunition, while the M777 Howitzer carries a 155 mm 55-caliber barrel. Unit cost is $0.025M for the M101 Howitzer vs $3.738M for the M777 Howitzer. The M101 Howitzer entered service 64 years before the M777 Howitzer (1941 vs 2005).
| The M101 is a 105mm light towed howitzer introduced by the United States in 1941, featuring a split-trail carriage for mobile field artillery support. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Towed Artillery |
| Type | Artillery piece |
| Manufacturer | Rock Island Arsenal |
| Number produced | 10,202 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.0 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 | 2.0 tons â—‰ |
| Operational range | 18 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.94 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.21 m |
| Height | 1.73 m |
| Crew | 8 |
| Main armament | 105 mm high explosive (HE) semi-fixed ammunition |
| Secondary weapon | HEAT M67 Shell |
| Combat weight | 4.2 tons â—‰ |
| Operational range | 70 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.10 m â—‰ |
| Width | -- m |
| Height | -- 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 M101 Howitzer or M777 Howitzer?
The M777 Howitzer has a longer operational range at 70 km compared to the M101 Howitzer's 18 km.
Which is heavier, the M101 Howitzer or M777 Howitzer?
The M777 Howitzer is heavier at 4.2 tons combat weight compared to the M101 Howitzer's 2.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M101 Howitzer or M777 Howitzer?
The M777 Howitzer is longer at 9.10 meters compared to the M101 Howitzer's 5.94 meters.
How many crew members do the M101 Howitzer and M777 Howitzer require?
The M777 Howitzer requires a larger crew of 8 (normal), 5 (minimum), 3 (minimal emergency) compared to the M101 Howitzer's 8 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M101 Howitzer or M777 Howitzer?
The M777 Howitzer is more expensive at approximately $3.7 million per unit compared to the M101 Howitzer at $0.0 million.
What are the main armaments of the M101 Howitzer and M777 Howitzer?
The M101 Howitzer is armed with 105 mm high explosive (HE) semi-fixed ammunition while the M777 Howitzer carries 155 mm 55-caliber barrel as its main armament.