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== M777 155m Ultralightweight Field Howitzer ==
== M777 155m Ultralightweight Field Howitzer ==
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=== Characteristics ===
=== Characteristics ===

Revision as of 18:51, 3 September 2006

M777 155m Ultralightweight Field Howitzer

M777


Characteristics

Calibre 155 mm
Barrel Length 39 calibre
Barrel Life 2,650 firings
Muzzle Velocity (charge 8 super) 827 m/s
Maximum Firing Range (unassisted) 24.7 km
Maximum Firing Range (assisted) 30 km
Rifling rh uniform 1/20 cal elevation arc -40 mils to +1283 mils
Traverse Arc + and - 400 mils
Rate of Fire (intense) 5 rounds per minute
Rate of Fire (sustained) 2 rounds per 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