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M-46 Field Gun vs OTO Melara Mod 56

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Specifications
M-46 Field Gun OTO Melara Mod 56
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Towed Field Gun Pack Howitzer
Manufacturer Perm Machine-Building Plant OTO Melara
Number produced 6,500 units 2,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 8.4 tons 1.3 tons
Operational range 27 km 11 km
Length 11.84 m 3.65 m
Width 2.45 m 1.50 m
Height -- m 1.18 m
Crew 8 7
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Armament & Powertrain
M-46 Field Gun OTO Melara Mod 56
Main armament 130 mm M-46 gun 105 mm howitzer

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer operational range, the M-46 Field Gun or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The M-46 Field Gun has a longer operational range at 27 km compared to the OTO Melara Mod 56's 11 km.
Which is heavier, the M-46 Field Gun or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The M-46 Field Gun is heavier at 8.4 tons combat weight compared to the OTO Melara Mod 56's 1.3 tons.
Which is larger, the M-46 Field Gun or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The M-46 Field Gun is longer at 11.84 meters compared to the OTO Melara Mod 56's 3.65 meters.
How many crew members do the M-46 Field Gun and OTO Melara Mod 56 require?
The M-46 Field Gun requires a larger crew of 8 compared to the OTO Melara Mod 56's 7 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-46 Field Gun or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The M-46 Field Gun has been produced in greater numbers with 6,500 units compared to 2,500 units of the OTO Melara Mod 56.
What are the main armaments of the M-46 Field Gun and OTO Melara Mod 56?
The M-46 Field Gun is armed with 130 mm M-46 gun while the OTO Melara Mod 56 carries 105 mm howitzer as its main armament.