Picatinny Arsenal in Dover in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Lightweight 155mm Howitzer

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 1, 2018

1. Lightweight 155mm Howitzer Marker

Inscription.
The M777 Lightweight 155mm Howitzer (known as the LW155) was developed here at Picatinny Arsenal by a joint Marine Corps and Army program office from 1997-2005. The LW155 is the first ground combat system to make extensive use of high strength titanium alloy on all its major structural elements. A digital fire control system was added in 2005 (a first for towed artillery) which resulted in a change in designation to the M777A1/A2. The weapon was originally designed by BAE Systems and was greatly modified and enhanced by Picatinny engineers. This developmental prototype was manufactured in 2001 and was tested extensively prior to the LW155 production decision in October 2002. The LW155 Joint Program Management Office moved into this building in January 1999.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 40° 56.452′ N, 74° 33.919′ W. Marker is in Dover, New Jersey, in Morris County. It is in Picatinny Arsenal. Marker is at the intersection of Farley Lane and Parker Road, on the right when traveling west on Farley Lane. Marker is located on the grounds of the Picatinny Arsenal. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dover NJ 07801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. M119 Howitzer (a few steps from this marker); M198 Howitzer

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(a few steps from this marker); M1A1 Pack Howitzer (within shouting distance of this marker); Administration and Research Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); M153 - Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Historical Exhibit (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Cannons (within shouting distance of this marker); Quarters 114 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dover.

More about this marker. The bottom of the marker contains a photograph of the Lightweight 155mm Howitzer in action.

Lightweight 155mm Howitzer and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 1, 2018

2. Lightweight 155mm Howitzer and Marker

Howitzers at Picatinny Arsenal image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 1, 2018

3. Howitzers at Picatinny Arsenal

The Lightweight 155mm Howitzer is seen here in the middle.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 1, 2018

4. Lightweight 155mm Howitzer Marker

As mentioned on the marker, this building is the home of the LW155 Joint Program Management Office.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2018, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 196 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 2, 2018, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.