FH-77A

Notes: This gun was replaced in production by the FH-77B. It is basically similar to the FH-77B, but is towed at a lower speed, does not have the ammunition-handling crane, and uses semi-combustible cases for the charges. The sights are not as efficient (+1), and the fire control computer is not integrated into the system. It does have a power rammer for loading. It is equipped with an APU.

Gun

Crew

Set Up Time

Weight

Gun Shield

Price

155mm NATO Howitzer

6

4 minutes

11.5 tons

None

$66,100 (R/-)

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

14/3

3/1

50

15

FH-77B

Notes: This is the newer of the Swedish towed howitzers. Changes were made to handling, cross-country mobility, and a mechanized ammunition handling system was introduced. This weapon is also used by Nigeria, and India, who is actually the largest user of this weapon. The FH-77B differs from the FH-77A in the length of the barrel, the use of bag charges, and a new hydraulic loading system using a grab crane to lift projectiles off the ground and into the gun. The weapon has a fire solution computer, a telescopic sight (+2), and a fitting for a night sight. The gun is fitted with an APU for short moves and to assist in bringing the gun into action and to power the mechanisms.

Gun

Crew

Set Up Time

Weight

Gun Shield

Price

155mm NATO Howitzer

6

3 minutes

12 tons

None

$69,000 (S/-)

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

14/3

3/1

50

15

Type 4140

Notes: This is a Swedish light howitzer in use since shortly after the Second World War. It is of standard construction, and has a loading tray that aids in loading. Controls are hydraulic, and the is jacked up on a four piece platform that allows 360 degrees of traverse, before firing.

Gun

Crew

Set Up Time

Weight

Gun Shield

Price

105mm NATO Howitzer

4

5 minutes

3 tons

2

$13,600 (R/-)