M777 155mm Ultralightweight Field Howitzer, United Kingdom

 

Key Data:

Crew
Normally 7 (can be a reduced detatchment of 5)

Dimensions:

Overall Length, Towing Mode
9,275mm
Overall Length, Firing Mode
10,210mm
Overall Width, Towing Mode
2,770mm
Overall Width, Firing Mode
3,720mm
Overall Height, Towing Mode
2,260mm
Trunnion Height, Firing
650mm
Wheel Track Height
2,300mm
Production Weight
3,745kg
Split Lift Weight, Elevation Mass
2,414kg
Split Lift Weight, Carriage
1,331kg
Load of Towing Eye
60kg
Maximum Tow Ground Clearance
660mm

Performance:

Maximum Towed Road Speed
88km/h
Maximum Towed Cross Country Speed
50km/h
Air-Braked Towing Vehicle
4x4, 2.5t

Guns:

Calibre
155mm
Barrel Length
39 calibre
Barrel Life
2,650 firing
EFC Muzzle Velocity at Charge 8 Super
827m/s
Maximum Firing Range, Unassisted
24.7km
Maximum Firing Range, Assisted
30km
Rifling RH Uniform 1/20cal Evaluation Arc
-40mils to +1,283mils
Traverse Arc
+400mils and -400mils
Rate of Fire, Intense
5 rounds a minute
Rate of Fire, Sustained
2 rounds a minute
Maximum Charge
Charge 8 super
Fire Control
Direct or indirect firing with electro-optical sighting system for day / night operations
Digital Fire Control System
Optional


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