M777 howitzer - Wikipedia
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.
Artillery - Wikipedia
Two distinct forms of artillery were developed: the towed gun, used primarily to attack or defend a fixed-line; and the self-propelled gun, intended to accompany a mobile force and to provide continuous fire support and/or suppression.
Towed artillery has reached ‘end of the effectiveness,’ Army four …
2024年3月27日 · GLOBAL FORCE 2024 — US Army Futures Command head Gen. James Rainey today teased some details of the Army’s highly anticipated tactical fires study — and made it clear that towed artillery’s...
M114 155 mm howitzer - Wikipedia
The M114 is a towed howitzer developed and used by the United States Army. It was first produced in 1942 as a medium artillery piece under the designation of 155 mm Howitzer M1. It saw service with the US Army during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, before being replaced by the M198 howitzer.
US Army’s Towed Artillery Has Reached ‘End of Effectiveness’: …
2024年4月1日 · A high-ranking US Army official claimed that the service’s towed artillery systems have reached the end of their effectiveness, suggesting a move to prioritize more mobile options.
The Army’s Towed Howitzers Are Going Extinct ... - Popular Mechanics
2024年4月2日 · Towed cannons and howitzers have dominated the battlefield for nearly 900 years. The development of drones capable of search and destroy missions behind enemy lines makes towed guns too risky....
The future is ‘not bright’ for towed artillery, Army general says
2024年3月27日 · HUNTSVILLE, Alabama—The Army’s towed howitzers, many of which have been sent to Ukraine, are becoming increasingly obsolete, U.S. Army Futures Command head Gen. James Rainey said Wednesday.
The End of an Era? US Army Signals Shift Away from Towed Artillery
2024年4月3日 · Traditionally, the US Army has relied on a mix of towed and self-propelled artillery. Towed systems, like the M119A3 howitzer, offer advantages in terms of cost and transportability. But here’s...
M777 Lightweight Towed 155mm Howitzer - BAE Systems
1 天前 · 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.
M777 155mm Ultralightweight Field Howitzer, US - Army Technology
2024年4月17日 · 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 maximum firing range is 24.7km with unassisted rounds and 30km with rocket-assisted rounds.