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FH70 vs M-46 Field Gun

FH70 vs M-46 Field Gun at a glance — weight 9,600 vs 8,400 kg, range 24 vs 27 km, crew — vs 8.

M-46 Field Gun towed artillery side profile drawing
Specifications
FH70 M-46 Field Gun
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Towed Howitzer Towed Field Gun
Manufacturer Vickers / Rheinmetall / OTO Melara Perm Machine-Building Plant
Number produced 1,100 units 6,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 9.6 tons 8.4 tons
Maximum speed 16 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 24 km 27 km
Length 12.40 m 11.84 m
Width 2.20 m 2.45 m
Height 1.80 m -- m
Crew 8 (minimum 4) 8
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
FH70 M-46 Field Gun
Main armament 155 mm L/39 howitzer 130 mm M-46 gun
Engine 1,700 cc Volkswagen flat-4 APU --
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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.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FH70 or M-46 Field Gun?
The M-46 Field Gun has been produced in greater numbers with 6,500 units compared to 1,100 units of the FH70.
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.