FH70 vs M-46 Field Gun
The FH70 and the M-46 Field Gun are both Towed Artillery, manufactured by Vickers / Rheinmetall / OTO Melara and Perm Machine-Building Plant respectively. The FH70 weighs 9.6 tons vs 8.4 tons for the M-46 Field Gun. Operational range is 24 km for the FH70 vs 27 km for the M-46 Field Gun. The FH70 is armed with a 155 mm L/39 howitzer, while the M-46 Field Gun carries a 130 mm M-46 gun. The M-46 Field Gun entered service 27 years before the FH70 (1951 vs 1978).
| Introduced in 1978 by the UK, West Germany, and Italy, the FH70 is a 155mm towed howitzer featuring an auxiliary power unit for independent low-speed maneuvering. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Towed Artillery |
| Type | Towed Howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Vickers / Rheinmetall / OTO Melara |
| Number produced | 1,100 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| The M-46 is a Soviet 130mm towed field gun introduced in 1954 for long-range artillery support, characterized by its 52-caliber barrel and split-trail carriage. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Towed Artillery |
| Type | Towed Field Gun |
| Manufacturer | Perm Machine-Building Plant |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 9.6 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 16 km/h |
| Operational range | 24 km â—‰ |
| Length | 12.40 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.20 m â—‰ |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Crew | 8 (minimum 4) |
| Engine | 1,700 cc Volkswagen flat-4 APU |
| Main armament | 155 mm L/39 howitzer |
| Combat weight | 8.4 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 27 km â—‰ |
| Length | 11.84 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.45 m â—‰ |
| Height | -- m |
| Crew | 8 |
| Engine | -- |
| Main armament | 130 mm M-46 gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the FH70 or M-46 Field Gun?
The FH70 is faster with a maximum road speed of 16 km/h compared to the M-46 Field Gun's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the FH70 or M-46 Field Gun?
The M-46 Field Gun has a longer operational range at 27 km compared to the FH70's 24 km.
Which is heavier, the FH70 or M-46 Field Gun?
The FH70 is heavier at 9.6 tons combat weight compared to the M-46 Field Gun's 8.4 tons.
Which is larger, the FH70 or M-46 Field Gun?
The FH70 is longer at 12.40 meters compared to the M-46 Field Gun's 11.84 meters.
How many crew members do the FH70 and M-46 Field Gun require?
The FH70 requires a larger crew of 8 (minimum 4) compared to the M-46 Field Gun's 8 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the FH70 and M-46 Field Gun?
The FH70 is armed with 155 mm L/39 howitzer while the M-46 Field Gun carries 130 mm M-46 gun as its main armament.