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== M777 155m Ultralightweight Field Howitzer == | == M777 155m Ultralightweight Field Howitzer == | ||
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Revision as of 18:52, 3 September 2006
M777 155m Ultralightweight Field Howitzer
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 |