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M114 Howitzer vs M198 Howitzer

M114 Howitzer vs M198 Howitzer at a glance β€” weight 5,800 vs 7,300 kg, range 18 vs 30 km, crew 11 vs nine person crew.

M114 Howitzer towed artillery side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M114 Howitzer
M198 Howitzer towed artillery side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M198 Howitzer
Specifications
M114 Howitzer M198 Howitzer
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Towed Howitzer Towed Howitzer
Manufacturer Rock Island Arsenal Rock Island Arsenal
Number produced 10,300 units 1,600 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.5 million
Combat weight 5.8 tons 7.3 tons
Operational range 18 km 30 km
Crew 11 nine person crew
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M114 Howitzer M198 Howitzer
Main armament 155 mm 39 caliber barrel 155 mm howitzer
Secondary weapon 20 mm sub-caliber barrel insert --
Engine two 20 horsepower air-cooled engines --
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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 5.8 tons.
How many crew members do the M114 Howitzer and M198 Howitzer require?
The M198 Howitzer requires a larger crew of nine person crew compared to the M114 Howitzer's 11 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M114 Howitzer or M198 Howitzer?
The M114 Howitzer has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 1,600 units of the M198 Howitzer.
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.