FH70 vs L118 Light Gun
The FH70 and the L118 Light Gun are both Towed Artillery, manufactured by Vickers / Rheinmetall / OTO Melara and Royal Ordnance Factories respectively. At 9.6 tons, the FH70 is 6.0x the L118 Light Gun's 1.6 tons. The FH70 is armed with a 155 mm L/39 howitzer, while the L118 Light Gun carries a 105 mm L19 ordnance. The FH70 has been produced in 1,100 units vs 1,200 for the L118 Light Gun. The L118 Light Gun entered service 2 years before the FH70 (1976 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 L118 Light Gun is a British 105mm towed howitzer introduced in 1974 for field artillery support, distinguished by its capability for underslung transport by helicopters. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Towed Artillery |
| Type | 105 mm towed howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Royal Ordnance Factories |
| Number produced | 1,200 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 9.6 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 16 km/h |
| Operational range | 24 km |
| Length | 12.40 m |
| Width | 2.20 m |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Crew | 8 (minimum 4) |
| Engine | 1,700 cc Volkswagen flat-4 APU |
| Main armament | 155 mm L/39 howitzer |
| Combat weight | 1.6 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Length | -- m |
| Width | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Crew | -- |
| Engine | -- |
| Main armament | 105 mm L19 ordnance |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the FH70 or L118 Light Gun?
The FH70 is faster with a maximum road speed of 16 km/h compared to the L118 Light Gun's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the FH70 or L118 Light Gun?
The FH70 has a longer operational range at 24 km compared to the L118 Light Gun's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the FH70 or L118 Light Gun?
The FH70 is heavier at 9.6 tons combat weight compared to the L118 Light Gun's 1.6 tons.
Which is larger, the FH70 or L118 Light Gun?
The FH70 is longer at 12.40 meters compared to the L118 Light Gun's 0.00 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FH70 or L118 Light Gun?
The L118 Light Gun has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 1,100 units of the FH70.
What are the main armaments of the FH70 and L118 Light Gun?
The FH70 is armed with 155 mm L/39 howitzer while the L118 Light Gun carries 105 mm L19 ordnance as its main armament.