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M-56 vs M114 Howitzer

M-56 vs M114 Howitzer at a glance β€” weight 2,370 vs 5,800 kg, crew 7 vs 11.

M114 Howitzer towed artillery side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M114 Howitzer
Specifications
M-56 M114 Howitzer
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Έ Serbia πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Towed/Self-propelled Howitzer Towed Howitzer
Manufacturer BNT TMiH Rock Island Arsenal
Number produced 1,500 units 10,300 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 2.4 tons 5.8 tons
Operational range -- km 18 km
Length 6.77 m -- m
Width 2.15 m -- m
Height 1.56 m -- m
Crew 7 11
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M-56 M114 Howitzer
Main armament 105 mm M-56A1 howitzer, 33-calibre barrel 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 has longer operational range, the M-56 or M114 Howitzer?
The M114 Howitzer has a longer operational range at 18 km compared to the M-56's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the M-56 or M114 Howitzer?
The M114 Howitzer is heavier at 5.8 tons combat weight compared to the M-56's 2.4 tons.
Which is larger, the M-56 or M114 Howitzer?
The M-56 is longer at 6.77 meters compared to the M114 Howitzer's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the M-56 and M114 Howitzer require?
The M-56 requires a larger crew of 7 compared to the M114 Howitzer's 11 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-56 or M114 Howitzer?
The M114 Howitzer has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 1,500 units of the M-56.
What are the main armaments of the M-56 and M114 Howitzer?
The M-56 is armed with 105 mm M-56A1 howitzer, 33-calibre barrel while the M114 Howitzer carries 155 mm 39 caliber barrel as its main armament.