BAE Systems - M777 155mm Lightweight Field Howitzer Portee System [480p]

A system solution combining the world leading M777 lightweight howitzer with a Portee vehicle to deliver enhanced operational capability and flexibility.

The M777 Portee System is capable of operating in all climatic conditions and potential theatres of conflict in a variety of rapid reaction roles, offensive/defensive warfare and combined peace-keeping operations.

This highly deployable system provides maximum flexibility in terms of mobility and transportability. The M777 Portee System is a system with compatible and fully developed ammunition, command and control, logistic support and training. The Portee is a newly designed Supacat 8x6 vehicle from the high mobility truck family of vehicles.

The M777 Portee brings a new dimension in military capability, which is lightweight with flexible deployment options; giving enhanced lethality and survivability. The system is interoperable with Allied forces, having NATO standardisation and commonality. This reduces costs and gives value for money in logistic support and training.

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Science & Technology

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• Military

[Septimanien]

Air transportable by A400M.....

[wiganerrmc]

wellerocks are you stupid why are you trying compare a towed 155 mm artillery piece to a armoured howitzer its like comparing a jet and a heli

thing wot makes the M777 155mm Lightweight Field Howitzer better is it can be airlifted by chinook were a armoured howitzer as to drive

and also the british as-90 can fire 3 rounds in 10 secs compare them then 

[wellerocks]

That took 7 men, 1 large vehicle and a deployment time of somewhat 30 seconds? A Bofors Archer or a Pzh2000 can do that at less than half the time, with less than half the personal, with more than double the firing rate. Our FH77B used a similar kind of deployment, but according to FMV and the Swedish defense, 1 Archer gives the firepower of 6 old FH77B's.

[xfinchx]

how come theres british troops testing this thing, when we dont have any? bae are taking the piss.

[CelestialVulpes]

I rather be in a open top SPG.

[Canadus1980]

@tommyzDad I don't think so...! Looks like Transportation only...!

[superwout]

no sorry I'd buy Swedish - FH77 or South-African - Denel

[tommyzDad]

I'm sorry, maybe I missed something, but can the M777 be fired from the bed of the transport as well? Or is that just another transport option from towing?