What type of muzzle brake is used in the M777A2?

The M777A2 Howitzer utilizes a double baffle muzzle brake, which is designed to effectively reduce the recoil when firing. The double baffle system works by redirecting the gases that escape from the barrel upon discharge. This redirection lessens the backward force experienced by the gun, allowing for improved stability and faster follow-up shots.

The design of a double baffle muzzle brake incorporates two sets of baffles that work together to manage the gas flow. This offers a more efficient reduction of recoil compared to single baffle designs, resulting in enhanced control for the gun crew and minimizing the disruption caused by firing.

In this context, a ported muzzle brake would focus solely on the ports for gas escape without the specific structure designed for baffle performance, which does not provide the same level of recoil reduction. Likewise, a single or triple baffle muzzle brake may not achieve the optimal balance that the design of the M777A2's double baffle system ensures.