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2A36 Giatsint-B vs FH70

2A36 Giatsint-B vs FH70 at a glance — weight 9,800 vs 9,600 kg, top speed 80 vs 16 km/h, crew 8 vs —.

2A36 Giatsint-B towed artillery side profile drawing
Specifications
2A36 Giatsint-B FH70
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Towed field gun Towed Howitzer
Manufacturer Motovilikha Plants Vickers / Rheinmetall / OTO Melara
Number produced 1,500 units 1,100 units
Estimated unit price $0.6 million $-- million
Combat weight 9.8 tons 9.6 tons
Maximum speed 80 km/h 16 km/h
Operational range -- km 24 km
Length 12.30 m 12.40 m
Width 2.79 m 2.20 m
Height 2.76 m 1.80 m
Crew 8 8 (minimum 4)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
2A36 Giatsint-B FH70
Main armament 152 mm 49-caliber gun 155 mm L/39 howitzer
Secondary weapon High-explosive fragmentation (HE-FRAG) shells --
Engine -- 1,700 cc Volkswagen flat-4 APU
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 2A36 Giatsint-B or FH70?
The 2A36 Giatsint-B is faster with a maximum road speed of 80 km/h compared to the FH70's 16 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2A36 Giatsint-B or FH70?
The FH70 has a longer operational range at 24 km compared to the 2A36 Giatsint-B's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the 2A36 Giatsint-B or FH70?
The 2A36 Giatsint-B is heavier at 9.8 tons combat weight compared to the FH70's 9.6 tons.
Which is larger, the 2A36 Giatsint-B or FH70?
The FH70 is longer at 12.40 meters compared to the 2A36 Giatsint-B's 12.30 meters.
How many crew members do the 2A36 Giatsint-B and FH70 require?
The FH70 requires a larger crew of 8 (minimum 4) compared to the 2A36 Giatsint-B's 8 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 2A36 Giatsint-B or FH70?
The 2A36 Giatsint-B has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 1,100 units of the FH70.
What are the main armaments of the 2A36 Giatsint-B and FH70?
The 2A36 Giatsint-B is armed with 152 mm 49-caliber gun while the FH70 carries 155 mm L/39 howitzer as its main armament.