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2A65 Msta-B vs M198 Howitzer

2A65 Msta-B towed artillery side profile drawing
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί 2A65 Msta-B
M198 Howitzer towed artillery side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M198 Howitzer
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Specifications
2A65 Msta-B M198 Howitzer
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Towed Howitzer Towed Howitzer
Manufacturer Motovilikha Plants Rock Island Arsenal
Number produced -- 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

Overview

The 2A65 Msta-B and the M198 Howitzer are both Towed Artillery, manufactured by Motovilikha Plants and Rock Island Arsenal respectively.

The 2A65 Msta-B weighs 6.8 tons vs 7.3 tons for the M198 Howitzer. Operational range is 25 km for the 2A65 Msta-B vs 30 km for the M198 Howitzer. The 2A65 Msta-B is armed with a 152.4 mm howitzer, while the M198 Howitzer carries a 155 mm howitzer.

The M198 Howitzer entered service 8 years before the 2A65 Msta-B (1979 vs 1987).

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 is larger, the 2A65 Msta-B or M198 Howitzer?
The 2A65 Msta-B is longer at 12.70 meters compared to the M198 Howitzer's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the 2A65 Msta-B and M198 Howitzer require?
The M198 Howitzer requires a larger crew of nine person crew compared to the 2A65 Msta-B's 6-11 crew members.
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.