M777 58-caliber
M777 58-caliber
Towed Howitzers
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Basic Information
Name
M777 58-caliber
Designation
M777 58-caliber
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Towed Howitzers
Manufacturer
BAE Systems
Date of Introduction
2023
Description
The US Army M777 58-caliber is a new variant of the M777A2 39-caliber lightweight towed howitzer intended to provide longer ranges firing 155mm artillery projectiles. The longer barrel howitzer will allow the projectiles increased speeds close to the hypersonic range. The new M777 variant is expected to fire the new XM113 projectile to achieve a maximum range in excess of 40 kilometers. The 58-caliber artillery gun was under development as of March 2018 with an estimated initial operational capability planned in the 2020s.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Towed Howitzers
Status
Under Development
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
BAE Systems
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2023
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Caliber Multiple
58
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber
155 millimeter
Performance — Main Gun Max Range
40,000 meter
Rate — Max Rate of Fire
5 roundperminute
Rate — Sustained Rate of Fire
2 roundperminute
Time — SetUp Time
3 minute
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Projectiles: M982 Excalibur
Item 2
Projectiles: XM1113
Item 3
Projectiles: XM1115
Item 4
Projectiles: XM113
Item 5
Projectiles: XM1155
Variants
Variant 1
M777A2
Variant 2
M777 58-caliber
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Artillery
Land > Artillery
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000511
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Related Equipment (1)
Variant of
Operators (1)
United States
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