FH70 vs M114 Howitzer
FH70 vs M114 Howitzer at a glance — weight 9,600 vs 5,800 kg, crew 8 (minimum 4) vs 11.
Specifications
|
FH70 |
M114 Howitzer |
| Origin country |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Towed Artillery |
Towed Artillery |
| Type |
Towed Howitzer |
Towed Howitzer |
| Manufacturer |
Vickers / Rheinmetall / OTO Melara |
Rock Island Arsenal |
| Number produced |
1,100 units |
10,300 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$-- million |
$-- million |
| Combat weight |
9.6 tons |
5.8 tons |
| Length |
12.40 m |
-- m |
| Width |
2.20 m |
-- m |
| Height |
1.80 m |
-- m |
| Crew |
8 (minimum 4) |
11 |
Armament & Powertrain
|
FH70 |
M114 Howitzer |
| Main armament |
155 mm L/39 howitzer |
155 mm 39 caliber barrel |
| Secondary weapon |
-- |
20 mm sub-caliber barrel insert |
| Engine |
1,700 cc Volkswagen flat-4 APU |
two 20 horsepower air-cooled engines |
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Which is heavier, the FH70 or M114 Howitzer?
The FH70 is heavier at 9.6 tons combat weight compared to the M114 Howitzer's 5.8 tons.
How many crew members do the FH70 and M114 Howitzer require?
The M114 Howitzer requires a larger crew of 11, against 8 for the FH70.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FH70 or M114 Howitzer?
The M114 Howitzer has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 1,100 units of the FH70.
What are the main armaments of the FH70 and M114 Howitzer?
The FH70 is armed with 155 mm L/39 howitzer while the M114 Howitzer carries 155 mm 39 caliber barrel as its main armament.
