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2A65 Msta-B vs 2A18 (D-30)

2A65 Msta-B towed artillery side profile drawing
🇷🇺 2A65 Msta-B
2A18 (D-30) towed artillery side profile drawing
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Specifications
2A65 Msta-B 2A18 (D-30)
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Towed Howitzer Howitzer
Manufacturer Motovilikha Plants Artillery Plant No 9
Number produced -- units 12,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 6.8 tons 3.2 tons
Maximum speed -- km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 25 km 15 km
Length 12.70 m -- m
Crew 6-11 --
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Armament & Powertrain
2A65 Msta-B 2A18 (D-30)
Main armament 152.4 mm howitzer 122-mm howitzer
Secondary weapon -- HEAT shell

Overview

The 2A65 Msta-B and the 2A18 (D-30) are both Towed Artillery, manufactured by Motovilikha Plants and Artillery Plant No 9 respectively.

At 6.8 tons, the 2A65 Msta-B is 2.2x the 2A18 (D-30)'s 3.1 tons. Operational range is 25 km for the 2A65 Msta-B vs 15 km for the 2A18 (D-30). The 2A65 Msta-B is armed with a 152.4 mm howitzer, while the 2A18 (D-30) carries a 122-mm howitzer.

The 2A18 (D-30) entered service 27 years before the 2A65 Msta-B (1960 vs 1987).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 2A65 Msta-B or 2A18 (D-30)?
The 2A18 (D-30) is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the 2A65 Msta-B's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2A65 Msta-B or 2A18 (D-30)?
The 2A65 Msta-B has a longer operational range at 25 km compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 15 km.
Which is heavier, the 2A65 Msta-B or 2A18 (D-30)?
The 2A65 Msta-B is heavier at 6.8 tons combat weight compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 3.1 tons.
Which is larger, the 2A65 Msta-B or 2A18 (D-30)?
The 2A65 Msta-B is longer at 12.70 meters compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 0.00 meters.
What are the main armaments of the 2A65 Msta-B and 2A18 (D-30)?
The 2A65 Msta-B is armed with 152.4 mm howitzer while the 2A18 (D-30) carries 122-mm howitzer as its main armament.