The M777 howitzer is a British towed 155 mm artillery piece in the howitzer class. It is used by the ground forces of Australia, Canada, Colombia, India, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, and the United States. It was first used in combat during the War in Afghanistan. The M777 is manufactured by BAE Systems' Global Combat Systems division.

M777 is a 155mm 39 caliber towed gun which, through proven technology and the innovative use of titanium and aluminum alloys, meets the requirement for rapidly deployable and accurate artillery fire support.

Apr 17, 2024 · The M777 matches the firepower of current generation 155mm towed systems at less than half the weight. The howitzer is equipped with a 39-calibre barrel. The muzzle velocity (at Charge 8 super) is 827m/s.

The M777 Lightweight 155mm howitzer provides timely, accurate and continuous firepower in support of Marine and Army infantry forces and replaces the M198 towed Howitzer.

Jan 12, 2025 · The M777A2 is an improved version of the standard M777 lightweight 155mm towed howitzer (referred to as LW155 in the U.S. army) designed and manufactured by the Company BAE Systems. The M777A2 is a towed 155 mm Howitzer jointly developed by the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps to replace the M198 155mm towed howitzer.

The M777 howitzer is a towed 155 mm artillery piece. It succeeded the M198 howitzer in the United States Marine Corps and United States Army in 2005. The M777 is also used by the ground...

Sep 18, 2015 · The BAE Systems M777 155mm Lightweight Howitzer was specially designed for rapid tactical deployment around inaccessible mountainous regions and is an effective lightweight 155mm system with proven heavyweight firepower in operational scenarios.

The M777 provides direct support to combat troops through offensive and defensive fires with conventional and precision-guided projectiles. It can also employ illuminating and smoke projectiles. The M777 will be towed behind the Mack gun tractor and the Mack replacement.

Jun 13, 2022 · The M777 howitzer is a powerful and lightweight artillery system used by the US military since 2005. Units have now been sent to Ukraine.

The M777 155mm Lightweight Towed Howitzer is employed by the Australian Army to provide direct support to ground forces. The M777’s digital connectivity allows for rapid, safe and accurate application of effects across the battlespace.