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2A36 Giatsint-B vs OTO Melara Mod 56

2A36 Giatsint-B vs OTO Melara Mod 56 at a glance — weight 9,800 vs 1,290 kg, crew 8 vs 7.

2A36 Giatsint-B towed artillery side profile drawing
🇷🇺 2A36 Giatsint-B
OTO Melara Mod 56 towed artillery side profile drawing
🇮🇹 OTO Melara Mod 56
Specifications
2A36 Giatsint-B OTO Melara Mod 56
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Towed field gun Pack Howitzer
Manufacturer Motovilikha Plants OTO Melara
Number produced 1,500 units 2,500 units
Estimated unit price $0.6 million $-- million
Combat weight 9.8 tons 1.3 tons
Maximum speed 80 km/h -- km/h
Operational range -- km 11 km
Length 12.30 m 3.65 m
Width 2.79 m 1.50 m
Height 2.76 m 1.18 m
Crew 8 7
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
2A36 Giatsint-B OTO Melara Mod 56
Main armament 152 mm 49-caliber gun 105 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 OTO Melara Mod 56?
The 2A36 Giatsint-B is faster with a maximum road speed of 80 km/h compared to the OTO Melara Mod 56's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2A36 Giatsint-B or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The OTO Melara Mod 56 has a longer operational range at 11 km compared to the 2A36 Giatsint-B's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the 2A36 Giatsint-B or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The 2A36 Giatsint-B is heavier at 9.8 tons combat weight compared to the OTO Melara Mod 56's 1.3 tons.
Which is larger, the 2A36 Giatsint-B or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The 2A36 Giatsint-B is longer at 12.30 meters compared to the OTO Melara Mod 56's 3.65 meters.
How many crew members do the 2A36 Giatsint-B and OTO Melara Mod 56 require?
The 2A36 Giatsint-B requires a larger crew of 8 compared to the OTO Melara Mod 56's 7 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 2A36 Giatsint-B or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The OTO Melara Mod 56 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 1,500 units of the 2A36 Giatsint-B.
What are the main armaments of the 2A36 Giatsint-B and OTO Melara Mod 56?
The 2A36 Giatsint-B is armed with 152 mm 49-caliber gun while the OTO Melara Mod 56 carries 105 mm howitzer as its main armament.