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M-46 Field Gun vs M198 Howitzer

M-46 Field Gun vs M198 Howitzer at a glance β€” weight 8,400 vs 7,300 kg, range 27 vs 30 km, crew 8 vs nine person crew.

M-46 Field Gun towed artillery side profile drawing
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί M-46 Field Gun
M198 Howitzer towed artillery side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M198 Howitzer
Specifications
M-46 Field Gun M198 Howitzer
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 1,600 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.5 million
Combat weight 8.4 tons 7.3 tons
Operational range 27 km 30 km
Length 11.84 m -- m
Width 2.45 m -- m
Crew 8 nine person crew
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M-46 Field Gun M198 Howitzer
Main armament 130 mm M-46 gun 155 mm howitzer
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer operational range, the M-46 Field Gun or M198 Howitzer?
The M198 Howitzer has a longer operational range at 30 km compared to the M-46 Field Gun's 27 km.
Which is heavier, the M-46 Field Gun or M198 Howitzer?
The M-46 Field Gun is heavier at 8.4 tons combat weight compared to the M198 Howitzer's 7.3 tons.
Which is larger, the M-46 Field Gun or M198 Howitzer?
The M-46 Field Gun is longer at 11.84 meters compared to the M198 Howitzer's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the M-46 Field Gun and M198 Howitzer require?
The M198 Howitzer requires a larger crew of nine person crew compared to the M-46 Field Gun's 8 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-46 Field Gun or M198 Howitzer?
The M-46 Field Gun has been produced in greater numbers with 6,500 units compared to 1,600 units of the M198 Howitzer.
What are the main armaments of the M-46 Field Gun and M198 Howitzer?
The M-46 Field Gun is armed with 130 mm M-46 gun while the M198 Howitzer carries 155 mm howitzer as its main armament.