2S3 Akatsiya vs M110 Howitzer
The 2S3 Akatsiya and the M110 Howitzer are both Self-Propelled Artillery, manufactured by Uraltransmash and Pacific Car and Foundry / BMY respectively. The 2S3 Akatsiya weighs 27.5 tons vs 28.4 tons for the M110 Howitzer. Top speed is 60 km/h for the 2S3 Akatsiya vs 54.7 km/h for the M110 Howitzer. Operational range is 500 km for the 2S3 Akatsiya vs 30 km for the M110 Howitzer. The 2S3 Akatsiya is armed with a 152mm 2A33 howitzer, while the M110 Howitzer carries a M2A2 203mm howitzer. The 2S3 Akatsiya has been produced in 4,000 units vs 1,023 for the M110 Howitzer. The M110 Howitzer entered service 8 years before the 2S3 Akatsiya (1963 vs 1971).
| Introduced by the Soviet Union in 1971, the 2S3 Akatsiya is a self-propelled howitzer featuring a 152.4 mm gun mounted within a fully traversable armored turret. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Self-Propelled Artillery |
| Type | Self-Propelled Howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Uraltransmash |
| Number produced | 4,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| The M110 is a United States self-propelled heavy artillery vehicle introduced in 1963, distinguished by its 203mm howitzer mounted on an open-topped chassis. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Self-Propelled Artillery |
| Type | Self-Propelled Howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Pacific Car and Foundry / BMY |
| Number produced | 1,023 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 27.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.77 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.25 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.05 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4-6 (commander, driver, gunner, loader, 2 ammunition bearers) |
| Engine | V-59 12-cylinder diesel, 520 hp |
| Main armament | 152mm 2A33 howitzer |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62mm PKT machine gun |
| Combat weight | 28.4 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 55 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 30 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.47 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.15 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.15 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 (section chief, driver, gunner, 2 ammunition handlers) + 8 support |
| Engine | Detroit Diesel 8V-71T, 405 hp |
| Main armament | M2A2 203mm howitzer |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 2S3 Akatsiya or M110 Howitzer?
The 2S3 Akatsiya is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the M110 Howitzer's 54 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2S3 Akatsiya or M110 Howitzer?
The 2S3 Akatsiya has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M110 Howitzer's 30 km.
Which is heavier, the 2S3 Akatsiya or M110 Howitzer?
The M110 Howitzer is heavier at 28.4 tons combat weight compared to the 2S3 Akatsiya's 27.5 tons.
Which is larger, the 2S3 Akatsiya or M110 Howitzer?
The 2S3 Akatsiya is longer at 7.76 meters compared to the M110 Howitzer's 7.47 meters.
How many crew members do the 2S3 Akatsiya and M110 Howitzer require?
The M110 Howitzer requires a larger crew of 5 (section chief, driver, gunner, 2 ammunition handlers) + 8 support compared to the 2S3 Akatsiya's 4-6 (commander, driver, gunner, loader, 2 ammunition bearers) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 2S3 Akatsiya or M110 Howitzer?
The 2S3 Akatsiya has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 1,023 units of the M110 Howitzer.
What are the main armaments of the 2S3 Akatsiya and M110 Howitzer?
The 2S3 Akatsiya is armed with 152mm 2A33 howitzer while the M110 Howitzer carries M2A2 203mm howitzer as its main armament.