FH70 vs M198 Howitzer
The FH70 and the M198 Howitzer are both Towed Artillery, manufactured by Vickers / Rheinmetall / OTO Melara and Rock Island Arsenal respectively. The FH70 weighs 9.6 tons vs 7.3 tons for the M198 Howitzer. Operational range is 24 km for the FH70 vs 30 km for the M198 Howitzer. The FH70 is armed with a 155 mm L/39 howitzer, while the M198 Howitzer carries a 155 mm howitzer. The FH70 has been produced in 1,100 units vs 1,600 for the M198 Howitzer. The FH70 entered service 1 years before the M198 Howitzer (1978 vs 1979).
| Introduced in 1978 by the UK, West Germany, and Italy, the FH70 is a 155mm towed howitzer featuring an auxiliary power unit for independent low-speed maneuvering. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Towed Artillery |
| Type | Towed Howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Vickers / Rheinmetall / OTO Melara |
| Number produced | 1,100 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. | |
| 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 | 9.6 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 16 km/h |
| Operational range | 24 km â—‰ |
| Length | 12.40 m |
| Width | 2.20 m |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Crew | 8 (minimum 4) |
| Engine | 1,700 cc Volkswagen flat-4 APU |
| Main armament | 155 mm L/39 howitzer |
| Combat weight | 7.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 30 km â—‰ |
| Length | -- m |
| Width | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Crew | nine person crew |
| Engine | -- |
| Main armament | 155 mm howitzer |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the FH70 or M198 Howitzer?
The FH70 is faster with a maximum road speed of 16 km/h compared to the M198 Howitzer's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the FH70 or M198 Howitzer?
The M198 Howitzer has a longer operational range at 30 km compared to the FH70's 24 km.
Which is heavier, the FH70 or M198 Howitzer?
The FH70 is heavier at 9.6 tons combat weight compared to the M198 Howitzer's 7.3 tons.
Which is larger, the FH70 or M198 Howitzer?
The FH70 is longer at 12.40 meters compared to the M198 Howitzer's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the FH70 and M198 Howitzer require?
The M198 Howitzer requires a larger crew of nine person crew compared to the FH70's 8 (minimum 4) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FH70 or M198 Howitzer?
The M198 Howitzer has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 1,100 units of the FH70.
What are the main armaments of the FH70 and M198 Howitzer?
The FH70 is armed with 155 mm L/39 howitzer while the M198 Howitzer carries 155 mm howitzer as its main armament.