While many of the armys deployed m777s have longsince been withdrawn from iraq, the us marines made their first deployment of m777 batteries to that nation in march of 2016. Marines with the 11th marine expeditionary unit carry 155mm rounds to an m777 howitzer gun line in preparation for fire missions in northern syria as part of combined joint task force operation inherent resolve, mar. Heres the m777 howitzer us marines burned out while fighting isis. I did not film this and dont take credit for this video. What are the reasons the usmc have for not fielding self. Marine fires an m777a2 howitzer in syria, june 1, 2017. Us marines fire howitzer 155mm in afghanistan youtube.
Marine corps base quantico, va the call comes in over the radio and marines spring into action. Us marines shoot powerful french mortars and us howitzer. Marines use m777 155mm howitzer as straight line cannon. The ultralightweight field howitzer ufh, designated m777 in the usa, was selected. The m777 is also used by the ground forces of australia, canada, india and saudi arabia.
Ashton buckingham 1st marine division aiirsource covers military events and. Us marines to use baes m777 155 mm howitzer in afghanistan, iraqnews. A case for reviving the light direct support artillery. See more ideas about military, m777 howitzer and battle. Greiten, who has completed multiple tours in iraq and afghanistan. Afghan troops train on d30 howitzer united states army. Jan 28, 2010 it has largely replaced the m198 howitzer 155mm towed howitzers in the us marine corps and us army and has seen action since march 2008 in afghanistan. M777a2 howitzer animation a quick animation of the 155mm m777a2 howitzer artillery firing animated on flipaclip. The bae systems m777 155mm lightweight towed howitzer. M777 fire control is handled by computerized system that allows faster response time and more accurate shooting. Regiment fire an m777 howitzer at the yukon training. Marine unit in syria using highly advanced artillery ammunition, video shows. It saw service with the us army during world war ii, the korean war, and the vietnam war, before being replaced by the m198 howitzer.
Army m777 howitzer deters enemy rockets in afghanistan with 155mm artillery rounds flying out of an m777 howitzer at a relentless pace, one us. Moving up from the airweight to something a little louder. The bae systems m777 155mm lightweight towed howitzer will be deployed over the next. Marines sent into syria earlier this month to set up a firebase near raqqa have yet to fire their m777. The m777 portee uses a revolutionary m777 155 mml39 lightweight field howitzer, adopted by the us army, us marine corps, and a number of other countries. The m777 effort is managed by the us army marines light weight 155mm joint program office at picatinny arsenal, new jersey. Army arsenal to leverage new howitzer process that will. Marine unit in syria using highly advanced artillery. Maximum range of fire is 30 km with rocketassisted projectile. Wallpaper artillery, us army, military military weapons, military army, military. Marines with fox battery, 2nd battalion, 11th marine regiment firing the m777 155mm howitzer.
M777 howitzer adjustment adjustment of the m777 howitzer, part 1. The m777 howitzer is a towed 155 mm artillery piece, successor to the m198 howitzer in the united states marine corps and. Marines 155mm howitzer fire okinawa world war photos. A video of a special operations shooting in afghanistan prompts u. M777 is a 155mm 39 calibre towed gun which, through proven technology and the innovative use of titanium and aluminium alloys, meets the requirement for rapidly deployable and accurate artillery fire support. The m777 lightweight 155mm towed howitzer is lighter and smaller, yet more powerful than any gun of its kind. The m777 is an ultra light howitzer designed and manufactured by bae systems. Marine artillery barrage of raqqa was so intense two howitzers. The m777 has also been used in afghanistan and that combat record. Marines fire m777a2 howitzers from various locations in syria during may and june, 2017. It was first produced in 1942 as a medium artillery piece under the designation of 155 mm howitzer m1. Us soldiers have tested the armys new m777 howitzers at the joint multinational training commands grafenwoehr training area in bavaria, germany.
This is the huge m777 howitzer that us marines burned out while fighting. Both the us and canada operate m777s in afghanistan, providing fire support to coalition. The section chief shouts coordinates as his marines prepare to fire. Army m777 howitzer deters enemy rockets in afghanistan. Camp fallujah, iraq, united states marine corps m198 155mm. Marines burned out two howitzer barrels during the raqqa offensive new details highlight how important traditional artillery has been in the fighting against isis in iraq and syria.
Marines 155mm howitzer fire okinawa site statistics. May 15, 2006 last year, canada bought six m777 155mm towed artillery pieces in a hurry, when it discovered that the older 105mm guns would not be adequate to support canadian troops being sent to join the nato force in afghanistan the older 105mm howitzers lacked th. Marines with 3rd battalion, 11th marines conduct a battalion fire exercise utilizing the m777 howitzer at lavic lake aboard twentynine palms, calif. Army is about to more than double the range of its howitzers. File type pdf m777a2 technical manual stirring in harmful downloads.
The united states marine corps is a fullservice branch, bringing to bear their own choice land components. Rather than enjoying a good book afterward a cup of coffee in the afternoon, instead they juggled in the. A joint publication for us artillery professionals. Menu icon a vertical stack of three evenly spaced horizontal lines. The m777 lightweight 155mm howitzer provides timely, accurate and continuous firepower in support of marine and army infantry forces and replaces the m198 towed howitzer. Last part of the video shows an external load training with ch53 lifting a m777 howitzer in north carolina. Us marines fire m777 howitzer 155mm at enemy targets in afghanistan. Feb 18, 2015 us marines fire m777 howitzer 155mm at enemy targets in afghanistan. Us, canada orders more m777 155mm howitzers defenceweb. It made its combat debut in the war in afghanistan. Firing with m777 howitzer 155mm in afghanistan youtube. Infantry division ch47 pilots were able to sling load m777 a2s. Marines recovering from training accident on howitzer in use. Aug 30, 2017 army arsenal to leverage new howitzer process that will improve soldier readiness.
The m777 is also used by the ground forces of canada and australia. Army engineers work to create a new longer m777 155mm howitzer. The m198 howitzer is a mediumsized, towed 155mm artillery piece, developed for service with the united states army and marine corps. M777 howitzer the m777 howitzer is a towed 155mm artillery piece, since 2005. Both nations services operate the m777a2 in afghanistan, providing fire. Us marines to use baes m777 155 mm howitzer in afghanistan. Sep 15, 2007 us marines to use baes m777 155 mm howitzer in afghanistan, iraqnews. The m114 155 mm howitzer was a towed howitzer used by the united states army. May 23, 2014 marines with fox battery, 2nd battalion, 11th marine regiment firing the m777 155mm howitzer. Mar 17, 2011 marines recovering from training accident on howitzer in use in afghanistan. The m777 weighs 9200 pounds compared to the m109 howitzer at 49,940 pounds, making it highly mobile and easily transportable by c aircraft, helicopter or a truck of at least 2. Us marines shooting powerful french made 120mm m327 mortar and 155mm m777 howitzer during training exercise in north carolina. The m777a2 lightweight 155mm howitzer, which is also known as the triple seven, is a cornerstone of the pm towed artillery systems pm tas portfolio.
The m777 is able to deliver p to five ro nds a min te nder intense firing conditions and is able to provide a s stained rate of fire of two ro nds a min te. Marine artillery syria howitzer gun line usmc life. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order 1toz. Bae systems is a global defence, security and aerospace company with approximately 107,000 employees worldwide. The m114 155 mm howitzer is a towed howitzer developed and used by the united states army. Jan 19, 2017 the usmc is an expeditionary organization, designed to rapidly deploy anytime, anyplace, primarily by ship. A lightweight 105mm howitzer weighs about two tons. Oct 05, 2009 the m777 is a british design and, at four tons, is the lightest 155mm towed howitzer ever fielded. World war 2 photos us marines marine 155mm howitzer. The work will be performed at the bae systems facility in hattiesburg, mississippi. The m777 155mm howitzer is a relatively new weapon system, having only. M777 155mm ultralightweight field howitzer army technology. Marines fire m777 a2 howitzers from various locations in syria during may and june, 2017. Army soldiers, assigned to alpha battery, 4th battalion, 319th airborne field artillery, 173rd airborne brigade combat team, fires a m777 towed 155mm and a m119 105mm howitzer.
The m777 howitzer is a towed 155 mm artillery piece, successor to the m198 howitzer in the united states marine corps and united states army. It succeeded the m198 howitzer in the united states marine corps and united states army in 2005. Chopper and a man with a gun drawing book cover vietnam war elegant 155 mm howitzer. M777 howitzer the m777 howitzer is a towed 155mm artillery piece, since 2005 successor to the m198 howitzer in the united states marine corps and united states army. Marine vehicles and artillery 2019 in the military factory. Army arsenal to leverage new howitzer process that will improve soldier readiness. M777 155mm ultra light weight field howitzer technical data. Us marines howitzer in afghanistan howitzer practice fire you tube canadian inf, rocking and rolling our gunners doing their jobs. Firing with m777 howitzer 155mm in afghanistan hillary rodham. Marines burned out two howitzer barrels during the raqqa. Apr 08, 2017 the canadian army has purchased 12 m777 howitzers through foreign military sales and has had a battery of m777s in afghanistan since february of 2006. Camp fallujah, iraq, united states marine corps m198 155mm howitzer and gun crew 24x36 poster. M198 155mm howitzer intimidation shot, afghanistan. The gun was used by the armed forces of many nations, including afghanistan.
Us marines fired so many m777 howitzer rounds to oust the terrorist group isis from raqqa that they burned out two barrels. Thus each of the marine 155mm guns averaged 39 155mm rounds a. The m777 has proved to be a muchused and effective fire support system in the harsh afghanistan environment. Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily primary operator. The first us combat deployments of the m777 to iraq and afghanistan were in late 2007, and the first us m777 fire missions took place in january of 2008. The m198 is currently in active service with both the us army and the marine corps though it is being replaced by the m777 ultralightweight 155mm howitzer in selected units. The m777 howitzer is lighter, more accurate and requires fewer crew than the m198 howitzer, which it will replace as the premier weapons system in field artillery. One marine hauls a 155mm round up to the feed tray arm and, as the arm drops into place, the round is placed into the breech. The canadians have found the m777 accurate and reliable. Heres the m777 howitzer us marines burned out while.
M777 ultralightweight 155mm howitzer in afghanistan. M777a2 howitzer approved for deployment with the us military. The m777 155mm howitzer is a relatively new weapon system, having only gone into fullrate production in 2005. Us navy amphibious lift is limited and that limited space aboard ship forces tradeoffs when you are working to fit the maximum amount of. The m777 howitzer is a towed 155 mm artillery piece. Video shows us marines using a m777 155mm howitzer as a straight line cannon during m777 howitzer direct fire training.
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