M777 Ultra-Lightweight 155mm Howitzer In Afghanistan

Published August 03, 2010

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Our man who was just in Farnborough, Glenn Anderson, shot some great footage of BAE's new ultra-lightweight howitzer that uses titanium on the trails to shave off some serious pounds. The M777 weighs about half what a typical 155mm howitzer weighs. Check out the BAE rep pick up the howitzer's titanium trail with one hand.

-- Greg Grant

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