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FH70 vs M198 Howitzer

FH70 vs M198 Howitzer at a glance β€” weight 9,600 vs 7,300 kg, range 24 vs 30 km, crew β€” vs β€”.

M198 Howitzer towed artillery side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M198 Howitzer
Specifications
FH70 M198 Howitzer
Origin country πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 1,600 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.5 million
Combat weight 9.6 tons 7.3 tons
Maximum speed 16 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 24 km 30 km
Length 12.40 m -- m
Width 2.20 m -- m
Height 1.80 m -- m
Crew 8 (minimum 4) nine person crew
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
FH70 M198 Howitzer
Main armament 155 mm L/39 howitzer 155 mm howitzer
Engine 1,700 cc Volkswagen flat-4 APU --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FH70 or M198 Howitzer?
The FH70 is faster with a maximum road speed of 16 km/h compared to the M198 Howitzer's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the FH70 or M198 Howitzer?
The M198 Howitzer has a longer operational range at 30 km compared to the FH70's 24 km.
Which is heavier, the FH70 or M198 Howitzer?
The FH70 is heavier at 9.6 tons combat weight compared to the M198 Howitzer's 7.3 tons.
Which is larger, the FH70 or M198 Howitzer?
The FH70 is longer at 12.40 meters compared to the M198 Howitzer's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the FH70 and M198 Howitzer require?
The M198 Howitzer requires a larger crew of nine person crew compared to the FH70's 8 (minimum 4) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FH70 or M198 Howitzer?
The M198 Howitzer has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 1,100 units of the FH70.
What are the main armaments of the FH70 and M198 Howitzer?
The FH70 is armed with 155 mm L/39 howitzer while the M198 Howitzer carries 155 mm howitzer as its main armament.