12 roquettes M26 227mm. avec 644 charges M77 par roquette
155 mm 55-caliber barrel
Secondary weapon
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M982 Excalibur GPS-guided munition
Engine
Cummins VTA-903T V8 Turbo-Diesel Engine with 500 hp
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Overview
The M270 MLRS is a Multiple Launch Rocket System, while the M777 Howitzer is a Towed Artillery.
At 25.2 tons, the M270 MLRS is 6.0:1 the M777 Howitzer's 4.2 tons. Operational range is 483 km for the M270 MLRS vs 70 km for the M777 Howitzer. The M270 MLRS is armed with a 12 roquettes M26 227mm. avec 644 charges M77 par roquette, while the M777 Howitzer carries a 155 mm 55-caliber barrel.
The M270 MLRS has been produced in 1,450 units vs 1,250 for the M777 Howitzer. Unit cost is $2.3M for the M270 MLRS vs $3.738M for the M777 Howitzer. The M270 MLRS entered service 22 years before the M777 Howitzer (1983 vs 2005).
The M270 MLRS is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the M777 Howitzer's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M270 MLRS or M777 Howitzer?
The M270 MLRS has a longer operational range at 483 km compared to the M777 Howitzer's 70 km.
Which is heavier, the M270 MLRS or M777 Howitzer?
The M270 MLRS is heavier at 25.2 tons combat weight compared to the M777 Howitzer's 4.2 tons.
Which is larger, the M270 MLRS or M777 Howitzer?
The M777 Howitzer is longer at 9.10 meters compared to the M270 MLRS's 6.55 meters.
How many crew members do the M270 MLRS and M777 Howitzer require?
The M777 Howitzer requires a larger crew of 8 (normal), 5 (minimum), 3 (minimal emergency) compared to the M270 MLRS's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M270 MLRS or M777 Howitzer?
The M777 Howitzer is more expensive at approximately $3.7 million per unit compared to the M270 MLRS at $2.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M270 MLRS or M777 Howitzer?
The M270 MLRS has been produced in greater numbers with 1,450 units compared to 1,250 units of the M777 Howitzer.
What are the main armaments of the M270 MLRS and M777 Howitzer?
The M270 MLRS is armed with 12 roquettes M26 227mm. avec 644 charges M77 par roquette while the M777 Howitzer carries 155 mm 55-caliber barrel as its main armament.
