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FH70 vs L118 Light Gun

FH70 vs L118 Light Gun at a glance — weight 9,600 vs 1,600 kg, crew — vs —.

L118 Light Gun towed artillery side profile drawing
Specifications
FH70 L118 Light Gun
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Towed Howitzer 105 mm towed howitzer
Manufacturer Vickers / Rheinmetall / OTO Melara Royal Ordnance Factories
Number produced 1,100 units 1,200 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 9.6 tons 1.6 tons
Maximum speed 16 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 24 km -- km
Length 12.40 m -- m
Width 2.20 m -- m
Height 1.80 m -- m
Crew 8 (minimum 4) 6 (minimum 3)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
FH70 L118 Light Gun
Main armament 155 mm L/39 howitzer 105 mm L19 ordnance
Engine 1,700 cc Volkswagen flat-4 APU --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FH70 or L118 Light Gun?
The FH70 is faster with a maximum road speed of 16 km/h compared to the L118 Light Gun's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the FH70 or L118 Light Gun?
The FH70 has a longer operational range at 24 km compared to the L118 Light Gun's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the FH70 or L118 Light Gun?
The FH70 is heavier at 9.6 tons combat weight compared to the L118 Light Gun's 1.6 tons.
Which is larger, the FH70 or L118 Light Gun?
The FH70 is longer at 12.40 meters compared to the L118 Light Gun's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the FH70 and L118 Light Gun require?
The FH70 requires a larger crew of 8 (minimum 4) compared to the L118 Light Gun's 6 (minimum 3) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FH70 or L118 Light Gun?
The L118 Light Gun has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 1,100 units of the FH70.
What are the main armaments of the FH70 and L118 Light Gun?
The FH70 is armed with 155 mm L/39 howitzer while the L118 Light Gun carries 105 mm L19 ordnance as its main armament.