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2A65 Msta-B vs FH70

2A65 Msta-B vs FH70 at a glance โ€” weight 6,800 vs 9,600 kg, range 25 vs 24 km, crew 6-11 vs 8 (minimum 4).

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Specifications
2A65 Msta-B FH70
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Russia ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Towed Howitzer Towed Howitzer
Manufacturer Motovilikha Plants Vickers / Rheinmetall / OTO Melara
Number produced 3,000 units 1,100 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 6.8 tons 9.6 tons
Maximum speed -- km/h 16 km/h
Operational range 25 km 24 km
Length 12.70 m 12.40 m
Width -- m 2.20 m
Height -- m 1.80 m
Crew 6-11 8 (minimum 4)
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Armament & Powertrain
2A65 Msta-B FH70
Main armament 152.4 mm howitzer 155 mm L/39 howitzer
Engine -- 1,700 cc Volkswagen flat-4 APU
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer operational range, the 2A65 Msta-B or FH70?
The 2A65 Msta-B has a longer operational range at 25 km compared to the FH70's 24 km.
Which is heavier, the 2A65 Msta-B or FH70?
The FH70 is heavier at 9.6 tons combat weight compared to the 2A65 Msta-B's 6.8 tons.
Which is larger, the 2A65 Msta-B or FH70?
The 2A65 Msta-B is longer at 12.70 meters compared to the FH70's 12.40 meters.
How many crew members do the 2A65 Msta-B and FH70 require?
The FH70 requires a larger crew of 8, against 6 for the 2A65 Msta-B.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 2A65 Msta-B or FH70?
The 2A65 Msta-B has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1,100 units of the FH70.
What are the main armaments of the 2A65 Msta-B and FH70?
The 2A65 Msta-B is armed with 152.4 mm howitzer while the FH70 carries 155 mm L/39 howitzer as its main armament.