M777 howitzer range : Ukrainian Army fields American-made M777 howitzer

23 Sep 2024 —

The ultimate goal of the program is to demonstrate a maximum range of 70KM while minimizing the cost and modifications to the weapon platform.. The M777 may be combined with the M982 Excalibur GPS-guided munition, which allows accurate fire at a range of up to 40 km (25 mi).

This .... Travel: 31 ft 2 in ; Barrel length: 200 in ; Crew: 8 ; Max Rate of Fire: 5 rpm ; Max Range: 18.6 mi; (Excalibur) 25 mi.. The Ultralightweight Field Howitzer design makes extensive use of lightweight titanium.

The piece features a low center of gravity, a hydro- ....