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M101 Howitzer vs M777 Howitzer

M101 Howitzer towed artillery side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M101 Howitzer
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Specifications
M101 Howitzer M777 Howitzer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Artillery piece Towed 155 mm artillery piece
Manufacturer Rock Island Arsenal BAE Systems
Number produced 10,202 units 1,250 units
Estimated unit price $0.0 million $3.7 million
Combat weight 2.0 tons 4.2 tons
Operational range 18 km 70 km
Length 5.94 m 9.10 m
Width 2.21 m -- m
Height 1.73 m -- m
Crew 8 8 (normal), 5 (minimum), 3 (minimal emergency)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M101 Howitzer M777 Howitzer
Main armament 105 mm high explosive (HE) semi-fixed ammunition 155 mm 55-caliber barrel
Secondary weapon HEAT M67 Shell 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.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M101 Howitzer or M777 Howitzer?
The M101 Howitzer has been produced in greater numbers with 10,202 units compared to 1,250 units of the M777 Howitzer.
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.