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2A36 Giatsint-B vs M198 Howitzer

2A36 Giatsint-B vs M198 Howitzer at a glance — weight 9,800 vs 7,300 kg, crew 8 vs —.

2A36 Giatsint-B towed artillery side profile drawing
🇷🇺 2A36 Giatsint-B
M198 Howitzer towed artillery side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M198 Howitzer
Specifications
2A36 Giatsint-B M198 Howitzer
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Towed field gun Towed Howitzer
Manufacturer Motovilikha Plants Rock Island Arsenal
Number produced 1,500 units 1,600 units
Estimated unit price $0.6 million $0.5 million
Combat weight 9.8 tons 7.3 tons
Maximum speed 80 km/h -- km/h
Operational range -- km 30 km
Length 12.30 m -- m
Width 2.79 m -- m
Height 2.76 m -- m
Crew 8 nine person crew
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Armament & Powertrain
2A36 Giatsint-B M198 Howitzer
Main armament 152 mm 49-caliber gun 155 mm howitzer
Secondary weapon High-explosive fragmentation (HE-FRAG) shells --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 2A36 Giatsint-B or M198 Howitzer?
The 2A36 Giatsint-B is faster with a maximum road speed of 80 km/h compared to the M198 Howitzer's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2A36 Giatsint-B or M198 Howitzer?
The M198 Howitzer has a longer operational range at 30 km compared to the 2A36 Giatsint-B's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the 2A36 Giatsint-B or M198 Howitzer?
The 2A36 Giatsint-B is heavier at 9.8 tons combat weight compared to the M198 Howitzer's 7.3 tons.
Which is larger, the 2A36 Giatsint-B or M198 Howitzer?
The 2A36 Giatsint-B is longer at 12.30 meters compared to the M198 Howitzer's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the 2A36 Giatsint-B and M198 Howitzer require?
The M198 Howitzer requires a larger crew of nine person crew compared to the 2A36 Giatsint-B's 8 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the 2A36 Giatsint-B or M198 Howitzer?
The 2A36 Giatsint-B is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the M198 Howitzer at $0.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 2A36 Giatsint-B or M198 Howitzer?
The M198 Howitzer has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 1,500 units of the 2A36 Giatsint-B.
What are the main armaments of the 2A36 Giatsint-B and M198 Howitzer?
The 2A36 Giatsint-B is armed with 152 mm 49-caliber gun while the M198 Howitzer carries 155 mm howitzer as its main armament.