D-20 Howitzer vs 2A18 (D-30)
The D-20 Howitzer and the 2A18 (D-30) are both Towed Artillery, manufactured by Motovilikha Plants and Artillery Plant No 9 respectively. The D-20 Howitzer weighs 5.7 tons vs 3.1 tons for the 2A18 (D-30). Operational range is 17 km for the D-20 Howitzer vs 15 km for the 2A18 (D-30). The D-20 Howitzer is armed with a 152 mm gun-howitzer, while the 2A18 (D-30) carries a 122-mm howitzer. The D-20 Howitzer entered service 5 years before the 2A18 (D-30) (1955 vs 1960).
| Introduced in 1955, the Soviet D-20 is a 152 mm towed gun-howitzer used for field artillery, featuring a semi-automatic vertical sliding-wedge breech block. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Towed Artillery |
| Type | Towed Gun-Howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Motovilikha Plants |
| Number produced | 3,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| The Soviet 2A18 (D-30), introduced in 1960, is a 122 mm towed howitzer for field artillery distinguished by a three-legged carriage that allows for 360-degree horizontal traverse. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Towed Artillery |
| Type | Howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Artillery Plant No 9 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 5.7 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 17 km â—‰ |
| Crew | 8 or 10 men |
| Main armament | 152 mm gun-howitzer |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
| Combat weight | 3.2 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h |
| Operational range | 15 km â—‰ |
| Crew | -- |
| Main armament | 122-mm howitzer |
| Secondary weapon | HEAT shell |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the D-20 Howitzer or 2A18 (D-30)?
The 2A18 (D-30) is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the D-20 Howitzer's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the D-20 Howitzer or 2A18 (D-30)?
The D-20 Howitzer has a longer operational range at 17 km compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 15 km.
Which is heavier, the D-20 Howitzer or 2A18 (D-30)?
The D-20 Howitzer is heavier at 5.7 tons combat weight compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 3.1 tons.
What are the main armaments of the D-20 Howitzer and 2A18 (D-30)?
The D-20 Howitzer is armed with 152 mm gun-howitzer while the 2A18 (D-30) carries 122-mm howitzer as its main armament.