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M-56 vs M101 Howitzer

M-56 vs M101 Howitzer at a glance — weight 2,370 vs 2,030 kg, crew 7 vs 8.

M101 Howitzer towed artillery side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M101 Howitzer
Specifications
M-56 M101 Howitzer
Origin country 🇷🇸 Serbia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Towed/Self-propelled Howitzer Artillery piece
Manufacturer BNT TMiH Rock Island Arsenal
Number produced 1,500 units 10,202 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.0 million
Combat weight 2.4 tons 2.0 tons
Operational range -- km 18 km
Length 6.77 m 5.94 m
Width 2.15 m 2.21 m
Height 1.56 m 1.73 m
Crew 7 8
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M-56 M101 Howitzer
Main armament 105 mm M-56A1 howitzer, 33-calibre barrel 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-56 or M101 Howitzer?
The M101 Howitzer has a longer operational range at 18 km compared to the M-56's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the M-56 or M101 Howitzer?
The M-56 is heavier at 2.4 tons combat weight compared to the M101 Howitzer's 2.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M-56 or M101 Howitzer?
The M-56 is longer at 6.77 meters compared to the M101 Howitzer's 5.94 meters.
How many crew members do the M-56 and M101 Howitzer require?
The M101 Howitzer requires a larger crew of 8 compared to the M-56's 7 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-56 or M101 Howitzer?
The M101 Howitzer has been produced in greater numbers with 10,202 units compared to 1,500 units of the M-56.
What are the main armaments of the M-56 and M101 Howitzer?
The M-56 is armed with 105 mm M-56A1 howitzer, 33-calibre barrel while the M101 Howitzer carries 105 mm high explosive (HE) semi-fixed ammunition as its main armament.