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L118 Light Gun vs M198 Howitzer

L118 Light Gun vs M198 Howitzer at a glance — weight 1,600 vs 7,300 kg, crew 6 (minimum 3) vs nine person crew.

L118 Light Gun towed artillery side profile drawing
🇬🇧 L118 Light GunFull specs
M198 Howitzer towed artillery side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M198 HowitzerFull specs
Specifications
L118 Light Gun M198 Howitzer
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type 105 mm towed howitzer Towed Howitzer
Manufacturer Royal Ordnance Factories Rock Island Arsenal
Number produced 1,200 units 1,600 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.5 million
Combat weight 1.6 tons 7.3 tons
Operational range -- km 30 km
Crew 6 (minimum 3) nine person crew
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Armament & Powertrain
L118 Light Gun M198 Howitzer
Main armament 105 mm L19 ordnance 155 mm howitzer
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is heavier, the L118 Light Gun or M198 Howitzer?
The M198 Howitzer is heavier at 7.3 tons combat weight compared to the L118 Light Gun's 1.6 tons.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L118 Light Gun or M198 Howitzer?
The M198 Howitzer has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 1,200 units of the L118 Light Gun.
What are the main armaments of the L118 Light Gun and M198 Howitzer?
The L118 Light Gun is armed with 105 mm L19 ordnance while the M198 Howitzer carries 155 mm howitzer as its main armament.