For greater detail, see the appropriate weapon technical manual. M777 155mm ultralightweight field howitzer army technology. This manual supersedes fm 640, 6 january 1950, including c 2. Issues 10151210 of department of the army technical manual. A medium gun, which i believe is basically the same as the gun in use today m114. The m777 is also used by the ground forces of australia, canada, india and saudi arabia. Ww ii heavy selfpropelled artillery m12, m40, m43 by jochen vollert. Tm 91015214 field maintenance manual 105mm howitzer. M777 is a 155mm 39 calibre towed howitzer that weighs less than 1, lb 4, 18kg. For a real sense of size, though, you need to go back to heavyweights like the ww iiera 240mm black dragon m1 howitzer, which came in at a hulking 64,700 pounds. The 155mm howitzer m1 was first produced in 1942 as a medium artillery piece.
It was designed and prototyped at the rock island arsenal in 1969 with firing tests beginning in 1970 and went into full production there in 1978. This manual prescribes the duties to be performed in the service of the piece by the personnel normally assigned to one howitzer section of the firing battery. May 30, 20 created in 1948, this technical manual reveals a great deal about the m2a1 howitzers design and capabilities. Tm 91015214 field maintenance manual 105mm howitzer m49. Soldiers with battery c, 1st battalion, 321st airborne field artillery regiment, fire a 155mm round from an m777 at forward operating base bostick, in onar province, afghanistan photo by us. M777 a2 lightweight howitzer to develop overhaul capabilities for the entire weapons system. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. It was first used in combat in 2006 by the canadian army and since then has been put to successful use in both iraq and afghanistan. This manual prescribes the duties to be performed in the service of the piece by the personnel normally assigned to. Pubform title, interactive electronic technical manual field maintenance manual for howitzer, medium, towed,m777 nsn. Rent tm9 325 105mm howitzer m2a1 technical manual at and save up to 80% off list price and 90% off used textbooks. Including repair parts and special tools list for howitzer, medium, towed. 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. Stp 963d14smtg soldiers manual and trainers guide mos 63d artillery mechanic skill levels 1, 2, 3, and 4.
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 the gun was also used by the armed forces of many nations. The m777 is the primary 155mm howitzer in the united states army, marines, as well as the canadian army. The m777 howitzer is a towed 155 mm artillery piece. In terms of other howitzers, ma2 lightweight mm howitzer that the marine corps is using to replace its old m the technical benefits coming out of one army. It was first produced in 1942 as a medium artillery piece under the designation of 155 mm howitzer m1. The m777 is an ultra light howitzer designed and manufactured by bae systems. The 155mm howitzer was developed as an afterthought. The 105 mm m101a1 howitzer previously designated m2a1 is an artillery piece developed and used by the united states. This publication is a guide for field artillery fa officers commanders and fire direction. Tm 91015214 field maintenance manual 105mm howitzer m49 and 105mm howitzer mount m85 19600614 this manual contains instructions for the information and guidance of ordnance maintenance personnel responsible for field maintenance of the 105mm howitzer m49 and 105mm howitzer mount m85. The ultralightweight field howitzer ufh, designated m777 in the usa, was selected. Intended as a manual for those charged with operation and maintenance, it details many aspects of its firing, recoil and other mechanisms. The m777a2 is a towed 155 mm howitzer jointly developed by the u.
Starting production in 1941, it quickly entered the war against the imperial japanese army in the pacific, where it gained a reputation for its accuracy and powerful punch. The m44 selfpropelled howitzer was adopted by the u. The lightweight 155mm howitzer m777a2 will replace all m198 155mm howitzers in operation with the army and marine corps. General procedures for purging and charging of fire control. The m114 155 mm howitzer is a towed howitzer developed and used by the united states army.
Technical manual the lee medium tank m3 was an american tank used during world war ii. Tm 92350314342 technical manual direct support and general support maintenance for. M777 155mm ultra light weight field howitzer technical data. Operators manual for howitzer, light, towed, 105mm, m102 1015000868164. Lo 9101520310 howitzer light towed 105mm m101 and m101a1. Appendix a manual of the piece from instruction for field artillery 1860 57 appendix b commands for battery firing 70 appendix c drill manual for the model 1841 mountain howitzer 72 appendix d drill for the 30pounder parrott rifle 86 bibliography 89. Entering production in 1941, it quickly gained a reputation for accuracy and a powerful punch. My army publications tm 9101526010 105, mm m119a3 howitzer tm 9101526010 dated 30 november 2017 with 1 change dated 30 jun 2019 operator instructions m119a3 105mm towed light howitzer general information type of manual. 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. Appendix c drill manual for the model 1841 mountain howitzer 72 appendix d drill for the 30pounder parrott rifle 86 bibliography 89. It made its combat debut in the war in afghanistan.
Now that the howitzer parts will be back in production, instead of making one or two spare parts when. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Tm 9235031110 operators manual for howitzer medium selfpropelled 155mm m109a2 2350010310586 eic. Tactics, techniques, and procedures for the field artillery manual. The gun was used by the armed forces of many nations, and in some countries, it still remains in service. The extensive use of titanium in all its major structures makes it 7,000 pounds lighter than its predecessor, the m198, with no sacri. Created in 1948, this technical manual reveals a great deal about the m2a1 howitzers design and capabilities. M777a2 lw155 lightweight 155mm towed howitzer technical. Howitzers medium selfpropelled m109 series manual set. The m777 is the worlds first 155mm howitzer weighing less. Ww ii dodge wc51wc52 weapons carrier by jochen vollert. Tm 92350311201 unit maintenance manual for hull power plant drive controls tracks suspension and associated components for and howitzer medium selfpropel 155mm m109a5 2350012811719 eic 3e7 tm92350311201 howitzer medium self propelled 155mm m109a2 nsn 2350010310586 eic 3ez howitzer medium self propelled 155mm m109a3 235001031.
Picatinny creates videos for howitzer training article. Created in 1943, this technical manual reveals a great deal about the 155mm howitzer m1s design and capabilities. M44 sph 155mm selfpropelled howitzer military factory. Mctm 10407cor1 operators manual for howitzer, medium, towed. It contains detailed instructions for inspection, disassembly, assembly, maintenance, and repair of the 105 mm howitzers m2 and m2a1, recoil mechanism m2a1, and 105mm howitzer carriages m2a1 and m2a2, supplementary to instructions in tm 9325. M777 lightweight 155mm howitzer lw155 the lightweight 155 lw 155, formerly known as the advanced towed cannon system atcas, lw 155 will replace all. Tm9 325 105mm howitzer m2a1 technical manual editions chegg. Tm 9331 155mm howitzer m1 and 155mm howitzer carriage m1. Technical manual tm 92005 volume 3, infantry and cavalry accompanying weapons. We do not currently have the title for this manual in our database login to submit a request for this manual.
Free 7day instant etextbook access to your textbook while you wait. Ww ii ward lafrance kenworth m1 m1a1 heavy wreckers by jochen vollert. Tm 9340 240mm howitzers m1918m1 and m1918m1a1, 240mm howitzer carriage m1918a2, and transport wagon m4 and m5 april 6, 1944 tm 9101523410 operators manual for howitzer, light, towed. Army as their next generation medium force weapon, designated m777. 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.
Both fielded a type of 155mm howitzer gun though the preceding m41 was based on the world war 2era m24 chaffee light tank and the newer m44 built upon the components of the m41 walker bulldog light tank. M119a3 105mm light towed howitzer, pn 19200 27100, nsn 101501 598. It succeeded the m198 howitzer in the united states marine corps and united states army in 2005. The latest technologies high quality electronic pubs and forms view u. Originally labeled restricted, this manual was declassified long ago and is here reprinted in. It was commissioned to be a replacement for the wwiiera m114 155 mm howitzer. M777 light towed howitzer in service with the 10th mountain division in.
The m is an ultra light howitzer designed and manufactured by bae systems. The m198 howitzer is a mediumsized, towed 155 mm artillery piece, developed for service with the united states army and marine corps. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. International institute for strategic studies february 2016. Platoon operations center control of all battery howitzers. Tm 9331 155mm howitzer m1 and 155mm howitzer carriage. The howitzer sections apply the technical firing data to the weapon and. The australian army is in the process of acquiring it.
Army da administrative publications and forms by the army publishing directorate apd. M777 is the worlds first 155mm howitzer weighing less than 0 lbs 4218 kg. Toose shells should be distinguished by the markings. The 105mm m2a1 howitzer was the standard light field artillery piece for the united states in world war ii, seeing action in both the european and pacific theaters. Marine corps to replace the m198 155mm towed howitzer. Offering the available manuals, operators, unit maintenance, direct support, general support maintenance, repair parts and special tools list,component and support items. Operators manual for howitzer, light, towed, 105mm, m102. Technical manual tm 91904, ammunition inspection guide. Army to replace the outmoded stock of m41 howitzer motor carriages. Tb 117025354102 technical fire direction paladinm777a2 operation for afatds.
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