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D-20 Howitzer vs M-46 Field Gun

D-20 Howitzer vs M-46 Field Gun at a glance โ€” weight 5,700 vs 8,400 kg, crew 8 or 10 men vs 8.

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Specifications
D-20 Howitzer M-46 Field Gun
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Russia ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Russia
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Towed Gun-Howitzer Towed Field Gun
Manufacturer Motovilikha Plants Perm Machine-Building Plant
Number produced 3,000 units 6,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 5.7 tons 8.4 tons
Length -- m 11.84 m
Width -- m 2.45 m
Crew 8 or 10 men 8
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Armament & Powertrain
D-20 Howitzer M-46 Field Gun
Main armament 152 mm gun-howitzer 130 mm M-46 gun
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is heavier, the D-20 Howitzer or M-46 Field Gun?
The M-46 Field Gun is heavier at 8.4 tons combat weight compared to the D-20 Howitzer's 5.7 tons.
How many crew members do the D-20 Howitzer and M-46 Field Gun require?
Both the D-20 Howitzer and M-46 Field Gun require a crew of 8.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the D-20 Howitzer or M-46 Field Gun?
The M-46 Field Gun has been produced in greater numbers with 6,500 units compared to 3,000 units of the D-20 Howitzer.
What are the main armaments of the D-20 Howitzer and M-46 Field Gun?
The D-20 Howitzer is armed with 152 mm gun-howitzer while the M-46 Field Gun carries 130 mm M-46 gun as its main armament.