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Army’s newly named XM1776 howitzer prototype can shoot twice as far as predecessor

Hanwha’s K9 Mobile Howitzer can fire 155mm artillery rounds nearly twice as far as the Army’s current M777.
Hanwha’s K9 Mobile Howitzer can fire 155mm artillery rounds nearly twice as far as the Army’s current M777. Photo courtesy of Hanwha. Photo courtesy of Hanwha.
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The U.S. Army has officially designated a new artillery prototype, the XM1776 Mobile Tactical Cannon, developed by Hanwha Defense USA. Unveiled at the Association of the United States Army conference, the wheeled, truck-mounted system features a crew of three and an automated loading mechanism operated from inside the cab. According to Army and Hanwha representatives, the XM1776 offers a range of up to 37 miles and a firing rate of nine rounds per minute, outperforming the towed M777. The system is currently undergoing prototype testing and evaluation before potential fielding.

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Performance specs such as range and firing rates reflect developer claims for a prototype that is currently undergoing testing and has not yet been approved for full production or fielding.

The Army's XM1776 prototype is derived from Hanwha's K9 Mobile Howitzer, which uses a crew of three. Army photo.
The Army’s XM1776 prototype is derived from Hanwha’s K9 Mobile Howitzer, which uses a crew of three. Photo courtesy of Hanwha.

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