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M-56 vs OTO Melara Mod 56

M-56 vs OTO Melara Mod 56 at a glance — weight 2,370 vs 1,290 kg, crew 7 vs 7.

Specifications
M-56 OTO Melara Mod 56
Origin country 🇷🇸 Serbia 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Towed/Self-propelled Howitzer Pack Howitzer
Manufacturer BNT TMiH OTO Melara
Number produced 1,500 units 2,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 2.4 tons 1.3 tons
Operational range -- km 11 km
Length 6.77 m 3.65 m
Width 2.15 m 1.50 m
Height 1.56 m 1.18 m
Crew 7 7
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Armament & Powertrain
M-56 OTO Melara Mod 56
Main armament 105 mm M-56A1 howitzer, 33-calibre barrel 105 mm howitzer
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer operational range, the M-56 or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The OTO Melara Mod 56 has a longer operational range at 11 km compared to the M-56's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the M-56 or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The M-56 is heavier at 2.4 tons combat weight compared to the OTO Melara Mod 56's 1.3 tons.
Which is larger, the M-56 or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The M-56 is longer at 6.77 meters compared to the OTO Melara Mod 56's 3.65 meters.
How many crew members do the M-56 and OTO Melara Mod 56 require?
Both the M-56 and OTO Melara Mod 56 require a crew of 7.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-56 or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The OTO Melara Mod 56 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 1,500 units of the M-56.
What are the main armaments of the M-56 and OTO Melara Mod 56?
The M-56 is armed with 105 mm M-56A1 howitzer, 33-calibre barrel while the OTO Melara Mod 56 carries 105 mm howitzer as its main armament.