M142 HIMARS vs M777 Howitzer
The M142 HIMARS is a Multiple Launch Rocket System, while the M777 Howitzer is a Towed Artillery. At 16.2 tons, the M142 HIMARS is 3.9x the M777 Howitzer's 4.2 tons. Operational range is 480 km for the M142 HIMARS vs 70 km for the M777 Howitzer. The M142 HIMARS is armed with a 6 x GMLRS rockets or 2 x PrSM missiles or 1 x ATACMS missile, while the M777 Howitzer carries a 155 mm 55-caliber barrel. Unit cost is $4.9M for the M142 HIMARS vs $3.738M for the M777 Howitzer.
| Introduced in 2005, the United States' M142 HIMARS is a light multiple rocket launcher mounted on a five-ton wheeled truck chassis for mobile artillery support. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Multiple Launch Rocket System |
| Type | Light multiple rocket launcher |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Number produced | 750 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.9 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 | 16.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 94 km/h |
| Operational range | 480 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.94 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.44 m |
| Height | 3.18 m |
| Crew | 3 (commander, second in command, driver) |
| Engine | Caterpillar 3116 ATAAC 6.6L diesel, 330 hp |
| Main armament | 6 x GMLRS rockets or 2 x PrSM missiles or 1 x ATACMS missile |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
| Combat weight | 4.2 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 70 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.10 m â—‰ |
| Width | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Crew | 8 (normal), 5 (minimum), 3 (minimal emergency) |
| Engine | -- |
| Main armament | 155 mm 55-caliber barrel |
| Secondary weapon | M982 Excalibur GPS-guided munition |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M142 HIMARS or M777 Howitzer?
The M142 HIMARS is faster with a maximum road speed of 94 km/h compared to the M777 Howitzer's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M142 HIMARS or M777 Howitzer?
The M142 HIMARS has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the M777 Howitzer's 70 km.
Which is heavier, the M142 HIMARS or M777 Howitzer?
The M142 HIMARS is heavier at 16.2 tons combat weight compared to the M777 Howitzer's 4.2 tons.
Which is larger, the M142 HIMARS or M777 Howitzer?
The M777 Howitzer is longer at 9.10 meters compared to the M142 HIMARS's 6.94 meters.
How many crew members do the M142 HIMARS and M777 Howitzer require?
The M777 Howitzer requires a larger crew of 8 (normal), 5 (minimum), 3 (minimal emergency) compared to the M142 HIMARS's 3 (commander, second in command, driver) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M142 HIMARS or M777 Howitzer?
The M142 HIMARS is more expensive at approximately $4.9 million per unit compared to the M777 Howitzer at $3.7 million.
What are the main armaments of the M142 HIMARS and M777 Howitzer?
The M142 HIMARS is armed with 6 x GMLRS rockets or 2 x PrSM missiles or 1 x ATACMS missile while the M777 Howitzer carries 155 mm 55-caliber barrel as its main armament.