M777 howitzer : BAE Systems to Restart Production For New M777 Titanium ...

18 Sep 2024 —

The M777 towed howitzer can fire a 95-pound shell loaded with 14.6 pounds of Comp B explosives a distance of 15.3 miles, or even farther using .... BAE Systems has signed an Undefinitized Contract Action agreement with the US Army for M777 Joint Lightweight Howitzer major titanium structures.. M777 British 155mm Towed Howitzer ... The M777 howitzer is a towed 155 mm artillery piece.

It succeeded the M198 howitzer in the United States Marine Corps and .... The LW 155 will provide close and deep fire support and interdiction fires. It will be lightweight without sacrificing range, stability, accuracy or durability..

Until recently, damage to the cradle of a M777 medium, towed howitzer meant the entire gun had to be demilitarized..