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M101 Howitzer vs M114 Howitzer

M101 Howitzer towed artillery side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M101 Howitzer
M114 Howitzer towed artillery side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M114 Howitzer
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Specifications
M101 Howitzer M114 Howitzer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Artillery piece Towed Howitzer
Manufacturer Rock Island Arsenal Rock Island Arsenal
Number produced 10,202 units 10,300 units
Estimated unit price $0.0 million $-- million
Combat weight 2.0 tons 5.8 tons
Operational range 18 km 18 km
Length 5.94 m -- m
Width 2.21 m -- m
Height 1.73 m -- m
Crew 8 11
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Armament & Powertrain
M101 Howitzer M114 Howitzer
Main armament 105 mm high explosive (HE) semi-fixed ammunition 155 mm 39 caliber barrel
Secondary weapon HEAT M67 Shell 20 mm sub-caliber barrel insert
Engine -- two 20 horsepower air-cooled engines

Overview

The M101 Howitzer and the M114 Howitzer are both Towed Artillery, manufactured by Rock Island Arsenal and Rock Island Arsenal respectively.

At 5.8 tons, the M114 Howitzer is 2.9:1 the M101 Howitzer's 2.0 tons. Operational range is 18 km for the M101 Howitzer vs 18 km for the M114 Howitzer. The M101 Howitzer is armed with a 105 mm high explosive (HE) semi-fixed ammunition, while the M114 Howitzer carries a 155 mm 39 caliber barrel.

The M101 Howitzer has been produced in 10,202 units vs 10,300 for the M114 Howitzer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer operational range, the M101 Howitzer or M114 Howitzer?
The M114 Howitzer has a longer operational range at 18 km compared to the M101 Howitzer's 18 km.
Which is heavier, the M101 Howitzer or M114 Howitzer?
The M114 Howitzer is heavier at 5.8 tons combat weight compared to the M101 Howitzer's 2.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M101 Howitzer or M114 Howitzer?
The M101 Howitzer is longer at 5.94 meters compared to the M114 Howitzer's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the M101 Howitzer and M114 Howitzer require?
The M101 Howitzer requires a larger crew of 8 compared to the M114 Howitzer's 11 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M101 Howitzer or M114 Howitzer?
The M114 Howitzer has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 10,202 units of the M101 Howitzer.
What are the main armaments of the M101 Howitzer and M114 Howitzer?
The M101 Howitzer is armed with 105 mm high explosive (HE) semi-fixed ammunition while the M114 Howitzer carries 155 mm 39 caliber barrel as its main armament.