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L118 Light Gun vs M-56

L118 Light Gun vs M-56 at a glance — weight 1,600 vs 2,370 kg, crew — vs 7.

L118 Light Gun towed artillery side profile drawing
Specifications
L118 Light Gun M-56
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇸 Serbia
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type 105 mm towed howitzer Towed/Self-propelled Howitzer
Manufacturer Royal Ordnance Factories BNT TMiH
Number produced 1,200 units 1,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 1.6 tons 2.4 tons
Length -- m 6.77 m
Width -- m 2.15 m
Height -- m 1.56 m
Crew 6 (minimum 3) 7
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
L118 Light Gun M-56
Main armament 105 mm L19 ordnance 105 mm M-56A1 howitzer, 33-calibre barrel
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is heavier, the L118 Light Gun or M-56?
The M-56 is heavier at 2.4 tons combat weight compared to the L118 Light Gun's 1.6 tons.
Which is larger, the L118 Light Gun or M-56?
The M-56 is longer at 6.77 meters compared to the L118 Light Gun's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the L118 Light Gun and M-56 require?
The M-56 requires a larger crew of 7 compared to the L118 Light Gun's 6 (minimum 3) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L118 Light Gun or M-56?
The M-56 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 1,200 units of the L118 Light Gun.
What are the main armaments of the L118 Light Gun and M-56?
The L118 Light Gun is armed with 105 mm L19 ordnance while the M-56 carries 105 mm M-56A1 howitzer, 33-calibre barrel as its main armament.