M-46 Field Gun vs M101 Howitzer
The M-46 Field Gun and the M101 Howitzer are both Towed Artillery, manufactured by Perm Machine-Building Plant and Rock Island Arsenal respectively. At 8.4 tons, the M-46 Field Gun is 4.1x the M101 Howitzer's 2.0 tons. Operational range is 27 km for the M-46 Field Gun vs 18 km for the M101 Howitzer. The M-46 Field Gun is armed with a 130 mm M-46 gun, while the M101 Howitzer carries a 105 mm high explosive (HE) semi-fixed ammunition. The M101 Howitzer entered service 10 years before the M-46 Field Gun (1941 vs 1951).
| 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. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Towed Artillery |
| Type | Towed Field Gun |
| Manufacturer | Perm Machine-Building Plant |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| The M101 is a 105mm light towed howitzer introduced by the United States in 1941, featuring a split-trail carriage for mobile field artillery support. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Towed Artillery |
| Type | Artillery piece |
| Manufacturer | Rock Island Arsenal |
| Number produced | 10,202 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.0 million |
| Combat weight | 8.4 tons â—‰ |
| Operational range | 27 km â—‰ |
| Length | 11.84 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.45 m â—‰ |
| Height | -- m |
| Crew | 8 |
| Main armament | 130 mm M-46 gun |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
| Combat weight | 2.0 tons â—‰ |
| Operational range | 18 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.94 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.21 m â—‰ |
| Height | 1.73 m |
| Crew | 8 |
| Main armament | 105 mm high explosive (HE) semi-fixed ammunition |
| Secondary weapon | HEAT M67 Shell |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer operational range, the M-46 Field Gun or M101 Howitzer?
The M-46 Field Gun has a longer operational range at 27 km compared to the M101 Howitzer's 18 km.
Which is heavier, the M-46 Field Gun or M101 Howitzer?
The M-46 Field Gun is heavier at 8.4 tons combat weight compared to the M101 Howitzer's 2.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M-46 Field Gun or M101 Howitzer?
The M-46 Field Gun is longer at 11.84 meters compared to the M101 Howitzer's 5.94 meters.
How many crew members do the M-46 Field Gun and M101 Howitzer require?
Both the M-46 Field Gun and M101 Howitzer require a crew of 8.
What are the main armaments of the M-46 Field Gun and M101 Howitzer?
The M-46 Field Gun is armed with 130 mm M-46 gun while the M101 Howitzer carries 105 mm high explosive (HE) semi-fixed ammunition as its main armament.