The Monster Howitzer That Can Drop Shells on a Dime 30-Miles Away
"While the Chinese were the first to experiment with explosive powders in 300 AD, it was not until 1252 that the age of gunpowder began. The cannon as we know it first blasted into the scene around 1350 as it tore through the clashing armies of the Hundred Years' War, quickly spread across Europe and redefined warfare forever. The weapon reached its pinnacle in the 17th century, and many experts have considered it obsolete for decades. However, the new M777 howitzer has proven them wrong. With a robust frame made of titanium and aluminum alloys, BAE System's M777 is approximately half the weight of other comparable systems and able to be transported across rugged terrain by cargo aircraft and disassembled at a moment’s notice. But its portability is deceiving, as the M777 can obliterate targets up to 30 miles away with a wide array of devastating ammunition such as the Excalibur M982 smart round. The M777 towed 155-millimeter artillery piece has gradually become the universal Howitzer platform for several nations in the world. But the American crews have unveiled the secret to turning the gun from a blunt instrument into a force to be reckoned with…"
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