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D-20 Howitzer vs M-56

D-20 Howitzer vs M-56 at a glance — weight 5,700 vs 2,370 kg, crew — vs 7.

D-20 Howitzer towed artillery side profile drawing
🇷🇺 D-20 Howitzer
Specifications
D-20 Howitzer M-56
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇸 Serbia
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Towed Gun-Howitzer Towed/Self-propelled Howitzer
Manufacturer Motovilikha Plants BNT TMiH
Number produced 3,000 units 1,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 5.7 tons 2.4 tons
Operational range 17 km -- km
Length -- m 6.77 m
Width -- m 2.15 m
Height -- m 1.56 m
Crew 8 or 10 men 7
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
D-20 Howitzer M-56
Main armament 152 mm gun-howitzer 105 mm M-56A1 howitzer, 33-calibre barrel
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer operational range, the D-20 Howitzer or M-56?
The D-20 Howitzer has a longer operational range at 17 km compared to the M-56's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the D-20 Howitzer or M-56?
The D-20 Howitzer is heavier at 5.7 tons combat weight compared to the M-56's 2.4 tons.
Which is larger, the D-20 Howitzer or M-56?
The M-56 is longer at 6.77 meters compared to the D-20 Howitzer's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the D-20 Howitzer and M-56 require?
The D-20 Howitzer requires a larger crew of 8 or 10 men compared to the M-56's 7 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the D-20 Howitzer or M-56?
The D-20 Howitzer has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1,500 units of the M-56.
What are the main armaments of the D-20 Howitzer and M-56?
The D-20 Howitzer is armed with 152 mm gun-howitzer while the M-56 carries 105 mm M-56A1 howitzer, 33-calibre barrel as its main armament.