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M-46 Field Gun vs M114 Howitzer

M-46 Field Gun vs M114 Howitzer at a glance โ€” weight 8,400 vs 5,800 kg, crew 8 vs 11.

M-46 Field Gun towed artillery side profile drawing
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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ M114 HowitzerFull specs
Specifications
M-46 Field Gun M114 Howitzer
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Russia ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Towed Field Gun Towed Howitzer
Manufacturer Perm Machine-Building Plant Rock Island Arsenal
Number produced 6,500 units 10,300 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 8.4 tons 5.8 tons
Length 11.84 m -- m
Width 2.45 m -- m
Crew 8 11
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Armament & Powertrain
M-46 Field Gun M114 Howitzer
Main armament 130 mm M-46 gun 155 mm 39 caliber barrel
Secondary weapon -- 20 mm sub-caliber barrel insert
Engine -- two 20 horsepower air-cooled engines
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is heavier, the M-46 Field Gun or M114 Howitzer?
The M-46 Field Gun is heavier at 8.4 tons combat weight compared to the M114 Howitzer's 5.8 tons.
How many crew members do the M-46 Field Gun and M114 Howitzer require?
The M114 Howitzer requires a larger crew of 11, against 8 for the M-46 Field Gun.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-46 Field Gun or M114 Howitzer?
The M114 Howitzer has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 6,500 units of the M-46 Field Gun.
What are the main armaments of the M-46 Field Gun and M114 Howitzer?
The M-46 Field Gun is armed with 130 mm M-46 gun while the M114 Howitzer carries 155 mm 39 caliber barrel as its main armament.