M777 howitzer
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The M777 howitzer is a lightweight, towed 155mm artillery piece used by the U.S. military and allied forces for long-range, precision fire support.
All labels observed (7)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| M777 howitzer canonical | 13 |
| M777 155 mm howitzer | 1 |
| M777 towed howitzer | 1 |
| M777A1 | 1 |
| M777A2 | 1 |
| M777A2 155mm howitzer | 1 |
| US Army lightweight 155 mm howitzer program | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T561051 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: M777 howitzer Context triple: [11th Marine Regiment, equipment, M777 howitzer]
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A.
K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer
The K9 Thunder is a South Korean–developed 155 mm self-propelled howitzer known for its high mobility, rapid rate of fire, and widespread adoption by several modern armies.
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B.
CAESAR self-propelled howitzer
The CAESAR self-propelled howitzer is a French 155 mm truck-mounted artillery system known for its high mobility, long-range precision fire, and widespread use in modern armies.
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C.
Krab self-propelled howitzer
The Krab self-propelled howitzer is a modern Polish 155 mm tracked artillery system designed for long-range, high-precision fire support on the battlefield.
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D.
M-72
M-72 is a state highway in northern Michigan that serves as a key east–west route connecting Traverse City with several inland communities and recreational areas.
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E.
CV90 infantry fighting vehicle
The CV90 infantry fighting vehicle is a modern, highly mobile, and heavily armed tracked combat vehicle developed by Sweden’s BAE Systems Hägglunds, designed to transport and support infantry on the battlefield with advanced protection and firepower.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: M777 howitzer Target entity description: The M777 howitzer is a lightweight, towed 155mm artillery piece used by the U.S. military and allied forces for long-range, precision fire support.
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A.
K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer
The K9 Thunder is a South Korean–developed 155 mm self-propelled howitzer known for its high mobility, rapid rate of fire, and widespread adoption by several modern armies.
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B.
CAESAR self-propelled howitzer
The CAESAR self-propelled howitzer is a French 155 mm truck-mounted artillery system known for its high mobility, long-range precision fire, and widespread use in modern armies.
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C.
Krab self-propelled howitzer
The Krab self-propelled howitzer is a modern Polish 155 mm tracked artillery system designed for long-range, high-precision fire support on the battlefield.
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D.
M-72
M-72 is a state highway in northern Michigan that serves as a key east–west route connecting Traverse City with several inland communities and recreational areas.
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E.
CV90 infantry fighting vehicle
The CV90 infantry fighting vehicle is a modern, highly mobile, and heavily armed tracked combat vehicle developed by Sweden’s BAE Systems Hägglunds, designed to transport and support infantry on the battlefield with advanced protection and firepower.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
155 mm howitzer
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artillery piece ⓘ towed howitzer ⓘ |
| allianceUse |
NATO forces
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linked to:
NATO land forces
|
| barrelLength | 39 caliber ⓘ |
| breechType | screw-type breech ⓘ |
| caliber | 155 mm ⓘ |
| canFire |
M982 Excalibur guided projectile
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high-explosive projectiles ⓘ illumination projectiles ⓘ smoke projectiles ⓘ |
| conflictUsedIn |
Iraq War (post-2003 operations)
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linked to:
Iraq War
Russian invasion of Ukraine ⓘ
linked to:
Russo-Ukrainian War
Syrian Civil War (by coalition partners) ⓘ War in Afghanistan ⓘ
linked to:
War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
|
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
|
| crew | 7 to 8 soldiers ⓘ |
| designer | BAE Systems ⓘ |
| enteredService | early 2000s ⓘ |
| feature | digital fire-control system in later variants ⓘ |
| hasVariant |
M777A1
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linked to:
M777 howitzer
M777A2 ⓘ
linked to:
M777 howitzer
|
| loading | separate-loading ammunition ⓘ |
| manufacturer |
BAE Systems
ⓘ
BAE Systems Land & Armaments ⓘ
linked to:
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land
|
| material |
aluminum alloys
ⓘ
titanium ⓘ |
| maximumRange |
approximately 30 km with rocket-assisted projectiles
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over 40 km with extended-range guided munitions ⓘ |
| mobility |
air-transportable by fixed-wing aircraft
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air-transportable by helicopter ⓘ towed by trucks ⓘ |
| mounting | towed carriage with split trail ⓘ |
| notableFeature | significant weight reduction compared to M198 ⓘ |
| originProgram |
US Army lightweight 155 mm howitzer program
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linked to:
M777 howitzer
|
| replaced | M198 howitzer ⓘ |
| role |
indirect fire support
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long-range precision fire support ⓘ |
| serviceStatus | in active service ⓘ |
| standardRange | approximately 24 km with standard ammunition ⓘ |
| type | lightweight towed artillery ⓘ |
| usedBy |
Australian Army
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British Army ⓘ Canadian Army ⓘ Indian Army ⓘ Ukrainian Armed Forces ⓘ United States Army ⓘ United States Marine Corps ⓘ |
| weightClass | lightweight compared to earlier 155 mm towed howitzers ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: M777 howitzer Description of subject: The M777 howitzer is a lightweight, towed 155mm artillery piece used by the U.S. military and allied forces for long-range, precision fire support.
Referenced by (19)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
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subject linked to:
M982 Excalibur guided projectile
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