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M119 howitzerlarger figure on 0 of 2
Panzerhaubitze 2000larger figure on 2 of 2
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single sourcePanzerhaubitze 2000 · Length · Länge
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | M119 howitzer | Panzerhaubitze 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Towed field gun[source] | Self-propelled howitzer[source] |
| Place of origin | United States[source] | Germany[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] | War in Afghanistan Russo-Ukrainian War Russian invasion of Ukraine |
Combat
Single sourceTravel
Single sourceCombat: 7 ft 3 in (2.21 m) Travel: 4 ft 6 in (1.37 m)[source]
Height
Single sourcePanzerhaubitze 2000 · Height · Höhe
Single sourceCombat
Single sourceCannon alone
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]
Combat
Single sourceMass · Combat weight
Single sourceMaximum; 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]
Effective; DM121 Boattail
Single sourceEffective; M1711 base bleed
Single sourceCaliber
Single source105 mm (4.13 in)[source]
for 3 minutes Sustained for 30 minutes
Single sourceMaximum
Single sourceMaximum: 8 rpm for 3 minutes Sustained: 3 rpm for 30 minutes[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Manufacturer | Joint Manufacturing Technology Center of Rock Island Arsenal[source] | KNDS Deutschland[source] |
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| Produced | 1989–2013[source] | 1995–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] | — |
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| Traverse | 5.625° (100 mils) left or right[source] | — |
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| Sights | 3 × M90A2 telescope, M137A1 panoramic telescope[source] | — |
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| In service | — | 1998–present[source] |
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| Designed | — | 1987–1995[source] |
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| Unit cost | — | € 17 million (2022)[source] |
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| Armor | — | Welded steel, 14.5 mm resistant Additional bomblet protection[source] |
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| Main armament | — | Rheinmetall 155 mm L52 Artillery Gun 60 rounds[source] 155 mm / L52 barrel (JBMOU compatible)[source] |
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| Secondary armament | — | 7.62 mm Rheinmetall MG3 machine gun[source] |
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| Power/weight | — | 17.92 PS/t[source] |
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| Transmission | — | Renk HSWL284C[source] |
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| Suspension | — | Torsion bar[source] |
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| Reported engine rating | — | 735 kW (1.000 PS)[source]Panzerhaubitze 2000 · MotorleistungSource text · numeric interpretation needs review |
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| Reported operators |
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Panzerhaubitze 2000 · Mass · Gefechtsgewicht
Combat: 55.8 t (61.5 short tons)[source]
57 t[source]
57 t[source]Panzerhaubitze 2000 · Gefechtsgewicht
Effective; M1711 base bleed M2005 V-LAP ( RAP )
Single sourceOperational; Operational range
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