FH70 vs M101 Howitzer
The FH70 and the M101 Howitzer are both Towed Artillery, manufactured by Vickers / Rheinmetall / OTO Melara and Rock Island Arsenal respectively. At 9.6 tons, the FH70 is 4.7x the M101 Howitzer's 2.0 tons. Operational range is 24 km for the FH70 vs 18 km for the M101 Howitzer. The FH70 is armed with a 155 mm L/39 howitzer, while the M101 Howitzer carries a 105 mm high explosive (HE) semi-fixed ammunition. The FH70 has been produced in 1,100 units vs 10,202 for the M101 Howitzer. The M101 Howitzer entered service 37 years before the FH70 (1941 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 M101 is a 105mm light towed howitzer introduced by the United States in 1941, featuring a split-trail carriage for mobile field artillery support. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Towed Artillery |
| Type | Artillery piece |
| Manufacturer | Rock Island Arsenal |
| Number produced | 10,202 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.0 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 â—‰ |
| Crew | 8 (minimum 4) |
| Engine | 1,700 cc Volkswagen flat-4 APU |
| Main armament | 155 mm L/39 howitzer |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
| Combat weight | 2.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 18 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.94 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.21 m â—‰ |
| Height | 1.73 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 8 |
| Engine | -- |
| Main armament | 105 mm high explosive (HE) semi-fixed ammunition |
| Secondary weapon | HEAT M67 Shell |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the FH70 or M101 Howitzer?
The FH70 is faster with a maximum road speed of 16 km/h compared to the M101 Howitzer's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the FH70 or M101 Howitzer?
The FH70 has a longer operational range at 24 km compared to the M101 Howitzer's 18 km.
Which is heavier, the FH70 or M101 Howitzer?
The FH70 is heavier at 9.6 tons combat weight compared to the M101 Howitzer's 2.0 tons.
Which is larger, the FH70 or M101 Howitzer?
The FH70 is longer at 12.40 meters compared to the M101 Howitzer's 5.94 meters.
How many crew members do the FH70 and M101 Howitzer require?
The FH70 requires a larger crew of 8 (minimum 4) compared to the M101 Howitzer's 8 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FH70 or M101 Howitzer?
The M101 Howitzer has been produced in greater numbers with 10,202 units compared to 1,100 units of the FH70.
What are the main armaments of the FH70 and M101 Howitzer?
The FH70 is armed with 155 mm L/39 howitzer while the M101 Howitzer carries 105 mm high explosive (HE) semi-fixed ammunition as its main armament.