M-46 Field Gun vs M101 Howitzer

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.
Profile of M-46 Field Gun
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί 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.
Profile of M101 Howitzer
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 β—‰
Operational range 27 km β—‰
Length 11.84 m β—‰
Width 2.45 m β—‰
Height -- m
Crew 8
Main armament 130 mm M-46 gun
Secondary weapon --
Combat weight 2.0 tons β—‰
Operational range 18 km β—‰
Length 5.94 m β—‰
Width 2.21 m β—‰
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.