L118 Light Gun vs M-46 Field Gun
The L118 Light Gun and the M-46 Field Gun are both Towed Artillery, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factories and Perm Machine-Building Plant respectively. At 8.4 tons, the M-46 Field Gun is 5.2x the L118 Light Gun's 1.6 tons. The L118 Light Gun is armed with a 105 mm L19 ordnance, while the M-46 Field Gun carries a 130 mm M-46 gun. The M-46 Field Gun entered service 25 years before the L118 Light Gun (1951 vs 1976).
| 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 |
| The M-46 is a Soviet 130mm towed field gun introduced in 1954 for long-range artillery support, characterized by its 52-caliber barrel and split-trail carriage. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Towed Artillery |
| Type | Towed Field Gun |
| Manufacturer | Perm Machine-Building Plant |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 1.6 tons â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Length | -- m |
| Width | -- m |
| Crew | -- |
| Main armament | 105 mm L19 ordnance |
| Combat weight | 8.4 tons â—‰ |
| Operational range | 27 km |
| Length | 11.84 m |
| Width | 2.45 m |
| Crew | 8 |
| Main armament | 130 mm M-46 gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer operational range, the L118 Light Gun or M-46 Field Gun?
The M-46 Field Gun has a longer operational range at 27 km compared to the L118 Light Gun's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the L118 Light Gun or M-46 Field Gun?
The M-46 Field Gun is heavier at 8.4 tons combat weight compared to the L118 Light Gun's 1.6 tons.
Which is larger, the L118 Light Gun or M-46 Field Gun?
The M-46 Field Gun is longer at 11.84 meters compared to the L118 Light Gun's 0.00 meters.
What are the main armaments of the L118 Light Gun and M-46 Field Gun?
The L118 Light Gun is armed with 105 mm L19 ordnance while the M-46 Field Gun carries 130 mm M-46 gun as its main armament.