FH70 vs OTO Melara Mod 56
The FH70 and the OTO Melara Mod 56 are both Towed Artillery, manufactured by Vickers / Rheinmetall / OTO Melara and OTO Melara respectively. At 9.6 tons, the FH70 is 7.4x the OTO Melara Mod 56's 1.3 tons. Operational range is 24 km for the FH70 vs 11 km for the OTO Melara Mod 56. The FH70 is armed with a 155 mm L/39 howitzer, while the OTO Melara Mod 56 carries a 105 mm howitzer. The FH70 has been produced in 1,100 units vs 2,500 for the OTO Melara Mod 56. The OTO Melara Mod 56 entered service 21 years before the FH70 (1957 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 Italian OTO Melara Mod 56, introduced in 1957, is a 105mm pack howitzer that can be disassembled into twelve loads for transport by pack animals. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Towed Artillery |
| Type | Pack Howitzer |
| Manufacturer | OTO Melara |
| Number produced | 2,500 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 â—‰ |
| Crew | 8 (minimum 4) |
| Engine | 1,700 cc Volkswagen flat-4 APU |
| Main armament | 155 mm L/39 howitzer |
| Combat weight | 1.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 11 km â—‰ |
| Length | 3.65 m â—‰ |
| Width | 1.50 m â—‰ |
| Height | 1.18 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 7 |
| Engine | -- |
| Main armament | 105 mm howitzer |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the FH70 or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The FH70 is faster with a maximum road speed of 16 km/h compared to the OTO Melara Mod 56's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the FH70 or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The FH70 has a longer operational range at 24 km compared to the OTO Melara Mod 56's 11 km.
Which is heavier, the FH70 or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The FH70 is heavier at 9.6 tons combat weight compared to the OTO Melara Mod 56's 1.3 tons.
Which is larger, the FH70 or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The FH70 is longer at 12.40 meters compared to the OTO Melara Mod 56's 3.65 meters.
How many crew members do the FH70 and OTO Melara Mod 56 require?
The FH70 requires a larger crew of 8 (minimum 4) compared to the OTO Melara Mod 56's 7 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FH70 or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The OTO Melara Mod 56 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 1,100 units of the FH70.
What are the main armaments of the FH70 and OTO Melara Mod 56?
The FH70 is armed with 155 mm L/39 howitzer while the OTO Melara Mod 56 carries 105 mm howitzer as its main armament.