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M-46 Field Gun vs M-56

M-46 Field Gun vs M-56 at a glance — weight 8,400 vs 2,370 kg, crew 8 vs 7.

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Specifications
M-46 Field Gun M-56
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇸 Serbia
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Towed Field Gun Towed/Self-propelled Howitzer
Manufacturer Perm Machine-Building Plant BNT TMiH
Number produced 6,500 units 1,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 8.4 tons 2.4 tons
Operational range 27 km -- km
Length 11.84 m 6.77 m
Width 2.45 m 2.15 m
Height -- m 1.56 m
Crew 8 7
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Armament & Powertrain
M-46 Field Gun M-56
Main armament 130 mm M-46 gun 105 mm M-56A1 howitzer, 33-calibre barrel
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer operational range, the M-46 Field Gun or M-56?
The M-46 Field Gun has a longer operational range at 27 km compared to the M-56's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the M-46 Field Gun or M-56?
The M-46 Field Gun is heavier at 8.4 tons combat weight compared to the M-56's 2.4 tons.
Which is larger, the M-46 Field Gun or M-56?
The M-46 Field Gun is longer at 11.84 meters compared to the M-56's 6.77 meters.
How many crew members do the M-46 Field Gun and M-56 require?
The M-46 Field Gun requires a larger crew of 8 compared to the M-56's 7 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-46 Field Gun or M-56?
The M-46 Field Gun has been produced in greater numbers with 6,500 units compared to 1,500 units of the M-56.
What are the main armaments of the M-46 Field Gun and M-56?
The M-46 Field Gun is armed with 130 mm M-46 gun while the M-56 carries 105 mm M-56A1 howitzer, 33-calibre barrel as its main armament.