Since World War I, the word howitzer has been changing to describe artillery pieces that previously would have belonged to the category of gun-howitzers – relatively long barrels and high muzzle velocities combined with multiple propelling charges and high maximum elevations.

Howitzers are one of two primary types of field artillery. Historically, howitzers fired a heavy shell in a high-trajectory from a relatively short barrel and their range was limited but they were slightly more mobile than similar size field guns. Since the end of World War II, howitzers have gained longer barrels and hence increased range to become gun-howitzers.

The M777 howitzer is a British towed 155 mm artillery piece in the howitzer class. It is used by the ground forces of Australia, Canada, Colombia, India, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, and the United States. It was first used in combat during the War in Afghanistan. The M777 is manufactured by BAE Systems ' Global Combat Systems division.

A howitzer is a type of artillery piece characterized by a relatively short barrel and the use of comparatively small propellant charges to propel projectiles at relatively high trajectories, with a steep angle of descent.

Howitzers are special because they're made to fire higher than a cannon but lower than a mortar. Howitzers are almost always used to shoot at targets on the ground, but they can be used for targets on water, or in the air. The name howitzer comes from an old Czech word, haufnice, which was a catapult that could fire many stones.

2024年7月13日 · Howitzer classifications significantly impact military strategy by dictating the deployment, effectiveness, and operation of artillery units in various combat scenarios. Understanding howitzer types enables military planners to match specific artillery capabilities with mission requirements.

2024年7月28日 · Howitzers are a distinct category of artillery, primarily characterized by their ability to fire shells at both high angles and relatively long ranges. When comparing howitzer …

2025年3月15日 · The 75 mm Howitzer Motor Carriage T30 (T30 HMC) was a US effort to respond to the new type of warfare brought by the German Blitzkrieg.

2024年7月21日 · The howitzer, a type of artillery piece characterized by its ability to fire shells at high angles, has played a pivotal role in military history. Its evolution reflects the changing …

a large gun which fires shells (= very large bullets) high into the air so that they drop onto the place at which they are aimedHOWITZER翻译：榴弹炮。了解更多。