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M119 howitzerlarger figure on 1 of 2
Nora B-52larger figure on 1 of 2
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Configuration
| Specification | M119 howitzer | Nora B-52 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Towed field gun[source] | Self-propelled artillery[source] |
| Place of origin | United States[source] | Serbia[source] |
| Used by | See operators[source] | See Operators[source] |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan (2001-2021) Iraq War Saudi Arabian–led intervention in Yemen Russian invasion of Ukraine[source] | — |
| Manufacturer |
Cannon alone
Single sourceCombat
Single sourceWith BII
Single sourceWithout BII
Single sourceWith BII: 5,110 lb (2,320 kg) Without BII: 4,690 lb (2,130 kg) Cannon alone: 1,389 lb (630 kg) Combat: 4,268 lb (1,936 kg)[source]
K0, K1, M03
Single sourceK-I
Single sourceMaximum; Off-road
Single sourceMaximum; Paved road
Single sourceMaximum; Unpaved road
Single sourcePaved road: 90 km/h (56 mph) Unpaved road: 25 km/h (16 mph) Off-road: 15 km/h (9.3 mph)[source]
Maximum; Charge 7
Single sourceMaximum; Charge 7 Charge 8 (with RAP)
Single sourceCharge 7: 17,500 m (10.9 mi) Charge 8 (with RAP): 19,500 m (12.1 mi)[source]
Maximum; HE ERFB/RA-BB VLAP
Single sourceOperational; at speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) for K-I version
Single sourceturbo diesel
Single sourceturbo diesel 410 hp[source]
Caliber
Single source105 mm (4.13 in)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Joint Manufacturing Technology Center of Rock Island Arsenal[source] |
Yugoimport SDPR[source] |
| Produced | 1989–2013[source] | 2006–present[source] |
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| Variants | M119, M119A1, M119A2, M119A3[source] | — |
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| Shell | Semi-fixed 105 x 372 mm R[source] | — |
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| Elevation | -5.625° (−100 mils) to +69.975° (+1,244 mils)[source] | -3° to +65°[source] |
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| Traverse | 5.625° (100 mils) left or right[source] | 60°[source] |
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| Sights | 3 × M90A2 telescope, M137A1 panoramic telescope[source] | — |
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| Designer | — | Military Technical Institute[source] |
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| Unit cost | — | $0.7 million (2020) $2.0 million (2021) $7.06 million (2024)[source] |
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| No. built | — | 114+ delivered 108 more on order[source] |
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| Armor | — | STANAG 4569 Level II on the front and back, STANAG 4569 Level I on the sides, mine protection STANAG 4569 Level 2A and 2B, NBC protection through a pressurized hull and filter-ventilation system (K-I)[source] |
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| Main armament | — | 155 mm /52-calibre (23 liter chamber) or 155 mm/52-calibre (25 liter chamber)[source] |
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| Secondary armament | — | 7,62mm machinegun 7,62mm or 12,7mm RCWS can also be installed Optional coaxial 20mm cannon.[source] |
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| Suspension | — | 8x8 off-road wheels[source] |
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| Reported operators |
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MGS-25
34 tonnes (K-I) 27.4 - 28 tonnes (K0, K1, M03) 25 tonnes (MGS-25)[source]