New LW 155 howitzer update
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Textron Marine Land Systems, the present contractor for the management of the lightweight (LW) 155mm howitzer program, will turn over its leading role in the program to UK-based Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Ltd., the original designer of the weapon. The transfer of management was made, under an agreement among the Marine Corps, the lead service on the weapon, Textron and Vickers, after an assessment made by Textron concerning its inability to satisfy performance requirements within budget and production price limits for the weapon. The change in the lead contractor will delay development of the LW 155 by as much as a year.
Publication Name: Marine Corps Gazette
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0025-3170
Year: 1998
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First XM777 LW 155 howitzer delivered
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The Marine Corp took delivery of the first of eight XM777 lightweight, 155 mm prototype howitzers in Jun 2000. All eight prototype howitzers are being constructed by BAE Systems' UK-based subsidiary Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Ltd. The 9,000-lb XM777 will replace the aging and considerably heavier, 16,000-lb M198 155 mm howitzer. The Marine Corps intends to buy 450 XM777 howitzers to provide close and deep fire support for its maneuver forces.
Publication Name: Marine Corps Gazette
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0025-3170
Year: 2000
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Caesar: the move, shoot, and scoot artillery system for the 21st century
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GIAT Industries introduced the Caesar, a 6-man crew 155mm .52 caliber howitzer mounted on a 7-tun truck, at the 2000 Quantico Modern marine Exposition. The capabilities of the self-propelled artillery piece are detailed.
Publication Name: Marine Corps Gazette
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0025-3170
Year: 2000
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