M777 155mm Ultralightweight Field Howitzer

Specifications - M777 155mm Ultralightweight Field Howitzer, United Kingdom


Key Data
CrewNormally 7 (can be a reduced detatchment of 5)
Dimensions
Overall Length, Towing Mode9,275mm
Overall Length, Firing Mode10,210mm
Overall Width, Towing Mode2,770mm
Overall Width, Firing Mode3,720mm
Overall Height, Towing Mode2,260mm
Trunnion Height, Firing650mm
Wheel Track Height2,300mm
Production Weight3,745kg
Split Lift Weight, Elevation Mass2,414kg
Split Lift Weight, Carriage1,331kg
Load of Towing Eye60kg
Maximum Tow Ground Clearance660mm
Performance
Maximum Towed Road Speed88km/h
Maximum Towed Cross Country Speed50km/h
Air-Braked Towing Vehicle4x4, 2.5t
Guns
Calibre155mm
Barrel Length39 calibre
Barrel Life2,650 firing
EFC Muzzle Velocity at Charge 8 Super827m/s
Maximum Firing Range, Unassisted24.7km
Maximum Firing Range, Assisted30km
Rifling RH Uniform 1/20cal Evaluation Arc-40mils to +1,283mils
Traverse Arc+400mils and -400mils
Rate of Fire, Intense5 rounds a minute
Rate of Fire, Sustained2 rounds a minute
Maximum ChargeCharge 8 super
Fire ControlDirect or indirect firing with electro-optical sighting system for day / night operations
Digital Fire Control SystemOptional
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