He OBús M777also known as “Triple 7”It is one of the most advanced and light artillery pieces in the world. It manufactures it BAE Systems in its plants in the United States and the United Kingdom. It has been precisely the American army that has made this man in the Russian offensive in Ukraine one of the key weapons to stop the Russian advance of a conflict that lasts more than three years.
Obus M777 has a range of up to 40 km with standard ammunition and up to 70 km with Excalibur projectiles, exceeding Russian artillery in some cases. Thanks to GPS guidance systems (as in Excalibur projectiles), it can impact white with great accuracy, reducing collateral damage.
It is lighter, its weight is 4,200 kg, than other obuses, so it allows rapid transport both by helicopters or trucks, key in the dynamic Ukrainian front, where Logistics has been proven fundamental. When using standard NATO (155 mm) ammunition, supply is facilitated from all Western allies, who have been supporting Ukraine since February 2022.
Its design allows you to deploy and remove it quickly, avoiding enemy counterattacks. With intelligent ammunition, it can neutralize Russian armored tanks and vehicles, so it forces Russian forces to disperse deposits and controls, reducing their effectiveness.
The M777 includes Digital systems to adjust real -time shots, improving effectiveness; It is one of the symbols of Western support. Its tactical flexibility is seen both in defense in Ukrainian lands, slowing progress, as in offensive actions, preparing counterattacks.
Its impact depends on the availability of ammunition, the training of the operation that mobilizes it, and maintenance, important challenges in the Ukrainian context since the more technology the weapons have, the greater the maintenance will be and that everything is in full functioning. Each launch of an M777 requires between 7 and 8 military.
-In fact, its mobility makes it simple so much by the MV-22 OSPREY (which combines the capabilities of a helicopter with those of a fixed wing plane), as for the CH-53E Super Stallion (One of the largest and most powerful helicopters in the world, designed for heavy transport missions in demanding military environments), and only Chinook CH-47.
The M777 in Combat
The first time he entered combat was in the Afghanistan War (2005–2021). Was used by the United States Army, Marines and Canadian forces. It was essential in fire support operations in some of the mountainous and most remote areas. It was used with GPS guided ammunition like the M982 Excalibur.
In the War in Iraq (2003–2011, and later operations) It was used in operations against insurgents and in support of terrestrial troops. Its rapid deployment capacity was key in urban and desert areas.
Contra The Islamic State (ISIS)It was used by US forces in Syria and Iraq. Provided support fire on offensive such as the Raqqa liberation, considered the capital of the self -proclaimed caliphate of the Islamic State (DAESH), which was completed the October 17, 2017. This operation was carried out by Syrian democratic forces (FDS)with the support of the International coalition led by the United States. The battle was part of the campaign called “IRA of Euphrates”which began in November 2016 and culminated in the total shot of the city after more than four months of intense urban fighting.
In the War in Ukraine (from 2022 to the present)it has been one of the artillery systems most important delivered by the United States, Canada and Australia to the Zelenski Army. Has been key in battles in the Dobas, Jershon and Zaporiyia. Its precision and scope (up to 40 km with Excalibur projectiles) have allowed Ukraine hit long distance russian positions and with great effectiveness.
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