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M-46 Field Gun vs M114 Howitzer

M-46 Field Gun towed artillery side profile drawing
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί M-46 Field Gun
M114 Howitzer towed artillery side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M114 Howitzer
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Specifications
M-46 Field Gun M114 Howitzer
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Towed Field Gun Towed Howitzer
Manufacturer Perm Machine-Building Plant Rock Island Arsenal
Number produced 6,500 units 10,300 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 8.4 tons 5.8 tons
Operational range 27 km 18 km
Length 11.84 m -- m
Width 2.45 m -- m
Crew 8 11
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Armament & Powertrain
M-46 Field Gun M114 Howitzer
Main armament 130 mm M-46 gun 155 mm 39 caliber barrel
Secondary weapon -- 20 mm sub-caliber barrel insert
Engine -- two 20 horsepower air-cooled engines

Overview

The M-46 Field Gun and the M114 Howitzer are both Towed Artillery, manufactured by Perm Machine-Building Plant and Rock Island Arsenal respectively.

The M-46 Field Gun weighs 8.4 tons vs 5.8 tons for the M114 Howitzer. Operational range is 27 km for the M-46 Field Gun vs 18 km for the M114 Howitzer. The M-46 Field Gun is armed with a 130 mm M-46 gun, while the M114 Howitzer carries a 155 mm 39 caliber barrel.

The M-46 Field Gun has been produced in 6,500 units vs 10,300 for the M114 Howitzer. The M114 Howitzer entered service 10 years before the M-46 Field Gun (1941 vs 1951).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer operational range, the M-46 Field Gun or M114 Howitzer?
The M-46 Field Gun has a longer operational range at 27 km compared to the M114 Howitzer's 18 km.
Which is heavier, the M-46 Field Gun or M114 Howitzer?
The M-46 Field Gun is heavier at 8.4 tons combat weight compared to the M114 Howitzer's 5.8 tons.
Which is larger, the M-46 Field Gun or M114 Howitzer?
The M-46 Field Gun is longer at 11.84 meters compared to the M114 Howitzer's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the M-46 Field Gun and M114 Howitzer require?
The M-46 Field Gun requires a larger crew of 8 compared to the M114 Howitzer's 11 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-46 Field Gun or M114 Howitzer?
The M114 Howitzer has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 6,500 units of the M-46 Field Gun.
What are the main armaments of the M-46 Field Gun and M114 Howitzer?
The M-46 Field Gun is armed with 130 mm M-46 gun while the M114 Howitzer carries 155 mm 39 caliber barrel as its main armament.