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L118 Light Gun vs OTO Melara Mod 56

L118 Light Gun vs OTO Melara Mod 56 at a glance — weight 1,600 vs 1,290 kg, crew — vs 7.

L118 Light Gun towed artillery side profile drawing
Specifications
L118 Light Gun OTO Melara Mod 56
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type 105 mm towed howitzer Pack Howitzer
Manufacturer Royal Ordnance Factories OTO Melara
Number produced 1,200 units 2,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 1.6 tons 1.3 tons
Operational range -- km 11 km
Length -- m 3.65 m
Width -- m 1.50 m
Height -- m 1.18 m
Crew 6 (minimum 3) 7
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
L118 Light Gun OTO Melara Mod 56
Main armament 105 mm L19 ordnance 105 mm howitzer
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer operational range, the L118 Light Gun or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The OTO Melara Mod 56 has a longer operational range at 11 km compared to the L118 Light Gun's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the L118 Light Gun or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The L118 Light Gun is heavier at 1.6 tons combat weight compared to the OTO Melara Mod 56's 1.3 tons.
Which is larger, the L118 Light Gun or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The OTO Melara Mod 56 is longer at 3.65 meters compared to the L118 Light Gun's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the L118 Light Gun and OTO Melara Mod 56 require?
The OTO Melara Mod 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 OTO Melara Mod 56?
The OTO Melara Mod 56 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 1,200 units of the L118 Light Gun.
What are the main armaments of the L118 Light Gun and OTO Melara Mod 56?
The L118 Light Gun is armed with 105 mm L19 ordnance while the OTO Melara Mod 56 carries 105 mm howitzer as its main armament.