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2A65 Msta-B vs M-46 Field Gun

2A65 Msta-B vs M-46 Field Gun at a glance — weight 6,800 vs 8,400 kg, range 25 vs 27 km, crew 6-11 vs 8.

2A65 Msta-B towed artillery side profile drawing
🇷🇺 2A65 Msta-B
M-46 Field Gun towed artillery side profile drawing
Specifications
2A65 Msta-B M-46 Field Gun
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Towed Howitzer Towed Field Gun
Manufacturer Motovilikha Plants Perm Machine-Building Plant
Number produced 3,000 units 6,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 6.8 tons 8.4 tons
Operational range 25 km 27 km
Length 12.70 m 11.84 m
Width -- m 2.45 m
Crew 6-11 8
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
2A65 Msta-B M-46 Field Gun
Main armament 152.4 mm howitzer 130 mm M-46 gun
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer operational range, the 2A65 Msta-B or M-46 Field Gun?
The M-46 Field Gun has a longer operational range at 27 km compared to the 2A65 Msta-B's 25 km.
Which is heavier, the 2A65 Msta-B or M-46 Field Gun?
The M-46 Field Gun is heavier at 8.4 tons combat weight compared to the 2A65 Msta-B's 6.8 tons.
Which is larger, the 2A65 Msta-B or M-46 Field Gun?
The 2A65 Msta-B is longer at 12.70 meters compared to the M-46 Field Gun's 11.84 meters.
How many crew members do the 2A65 Msta-B and M-46 Field Gun require?
The M-46 Field Gun requires a larger crew of 8 compared to the 2A65 Msta-B's 6-11 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 2A65 Msta-B or M-46 Field Gun?
The M-46 Field Gun has been produced in greater numbers with 6,500 units compared to 3,000 units of the 2A65 Msta-B.
What are the main armaments of the 2A65 Msta-B and M-46 Field Gun?
The 2A65 Msta-B is armed with 152.4 mm howitzer while the M-46 Field Gun carries 130 mm M-46 gun as its main armament.