Heavy Metal: The History of the M777 Howitzer
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In the world of artillery combat, America’s lightweight M777 howitzer may seem like a mere pistol compared to Russia’s massive cannons… but sometimes, big ordnance comes in small packages.
A tenth of the weight of common Russian artillery systems, the M777 can deliver 24 pounds of explosive firepower to targets 18 to 25 miles away, making it the most mobile—and potentially deadly—howitzer in history.
A tenth of the weight of common Russian artillery systems, the M777 can deliver 24 pounds of explosive firepower to targets 18 to 25 miles away, making it the most mobile—and potentially deadly—howitzer in history.