M114 Howitzer vs M198 Howitzer

The M114 Howitzer and the M198 Howitzer are both Towed Artillery, manufactured by Rock Island Arsenal and Rock Island Arsenal respectively. Operational range is 18 km for the M114 Howitzer vs 30 km for the M198 Howitzer. The M114 Howitzer is armed with a 155 mm 39 caliber barrel, while the M198 Howitzer carries a 155 mm howitzer. The M114 Howitzer entered service 38 years before the M198 Howitzer (1941 vs 1979).

Introduced by the United States in 1942, the M114 is a towed 155mm medium howitzer featuring a split-trail carriage for stability during firing.
Profile of M114 Howitzer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Towed Artillery
Type Towed Howitzer
Manufacturer Rock Island Arsenal
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million
Introduced in 1979, the United States M198 is a towed 155mm howitzer for indirect fire support that is transportable by CH-47 helicopters or C-130 aircraft.
Profile of M198 Howitzer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Towed Artillery
Type Towed Howitzer
Manufacturer Rock Island Arsenal
Number produced 1,600 units
Estimated unit price $-- million
Combat weight 0.0 tons
Operational range 18 km â—‰
Crew --
Engine two 20 horsepower air-cooled engines
Main armament 155 mm 39 caliber barrel
Secondary weapon 20 mm sub-caliber barrel insert
Combat weight 7.3 tons
Operational range 30 km â—‰
Crew nine person crew
Engine --
Main armament 155 mm howitzer
Secondary weapon --

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer operational range, the M114 Howitzer or M198 Howitzer?
The M198 Howitzer has a longer operational range at 30 km compared to the M114 Howitzer's 18 km.
Which is heavier, the M114 Howitzer or M198 Howitzer?
The M198 Howitzer is heavier at 7.3 tons combat weight compared to the M114 Howitzer's 0.0 tons.
What are the main armaments of the M114 Howitzer and M198 Howitzer?
The M114 Howitzer is armed with 155 mm 39 caliber barrel while the M198 Howitzer carries 155 mm howitzer as its main armament.