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2A65 Msta-B vs M198 Howitzer

2A65 Msta-B vs M198 Howitzer at a glance โ€” weight 6,800 vs 7,300 kg, range 25 vs 30 km, crew 6-11 vs nine person crew.

2A65 Msta-B towed artillery side profile drawing
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M198 Howitzer towed artillery side profile drawing
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Specifications
2A65 Msta-B M198 Howitzer
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Russia ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Towed Howitzer Towed Howitzer
Manufacturer Motovilikha Plants Rock Island Arsenal
Number produced 3,000 units 1,600 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.5 million
Combat weight 6.8 tons 7.3 tons
Operational range 25 km 30 km
Length 12.70 m -- m
Crew 6-11 nine person crew
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Armament & Powertrain
2A65 Msta-B M198 Howitzer
Main armament 152.4 mm howitzer 155 mm howitzer
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer operational range, the 2A65 Msta-B or M198 Howitzer?
The M198 Howitzer has a longer operational range at 30 km compared to the 2A65 Msta-B's 25 km.
Which is heavier, the 2A65 Msta-B or M198 Howitzer?
The M198 Howitzer is heavier at 7.3 tons combat weight compared to the 2A65 Msta-B's 6.8 tons.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 2A65 Msta-B or M198 Howitzer?
The 2A65 Msta-B has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1,600 units of the M198 Howitzer.
What are the main armaments of the 2A65 Msta-B and M198 Howitzer?
The 2A65 Msta-B is armed with 152.4 mm howitzer while the M198 Howitzer carries 155 mm howitzer as its main armament.