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M101 Howitzer vs OTO Melara Mod 56

M101 Howitzer towed artillery side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M101 Howitzer
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Specifications
M101 Howitzer OTO Melara Mod 56
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Artillery piece Pack Howitzer
Manufacturer Rock Island Arsenal OTO Melara
Number produced 10,202 units 2,500 units
Estimated unit price $0.0 million $-- million
Combat weight 2.0 tons 1.3 tons
Operational range 18 km 11 km
Length 5.94 m 3.65 m
Width 2.21 m 1.50 m
Height 1.73 m 1.18 m
Crew 8 7
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Armament & Powertrain
M101 Howitzer OTO Melara Mod 56
Main armament 105 mm high explosive (HE) semi-fixed ammunition 105 mm howitzer
Secondary weapon HEAT M67 Shell --

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer operational range, the M101 Howitzer or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The M101 Howitzer has a longer operational range at 18 km compared to the OTO Melara Mod 56's 11 km.
Which is heavier, the M101 Howitzer or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The M101 Howitzer is heavier at 2.0 tons combat weight compared to the OTO Melara Mod 56's 1.3 tons.
Which is larger, the M101 Howitzer or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The M101 Howitzer is longer at 5.94 meters compared to the OTO Melara Mod 56's 3.65 meters.
How many crew members do the M101 Howitzer and OTO Melara Mod 56 require?
The M101 Howitzer 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 M101 Howitzer or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The M101 Howitzer has been produced in greater numbers with 10,202 units compared to 2,500 units of the OTO Melara Mod 56.
What are the main armaments of the M101 Howitzer and OTO Melara Mod 56?
The M101 Howitzer is armed with 105 mm high explosive (HE) semi-fixed ammunition while the OTO Melara Mod 56 carries 105 mm howitzer as its main armament.