D-20 Howitzer vs M101 Howitzer
The D-20 Howitzer and the M101 Howitzer are both Towed Artillery, manufactured by Motovilikha Plants and Rock Island Arsenal respectively. At 5.7 tons, the D-20 Howitzer is 2.8x the M101 Howitzer's 2.0 tons. Operational range is 17 km for the D-20 Howitzer vs 18 km for the M101 Howitzer. The D-20 Howitzer is armed with a 152 mm gun-howitzer, while the M101 Howitzer carries a 105 mm high explosive (HE) semi-fixed ammunition. The D-20 Howitzer has been produced in 3,000 units vs 10,202 for the M101 Howitzer. The M101 Howitzer entered service 14 years before the D-20 Howitzer (1941 vs 1955).
| 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 M101 is a 105mm light towed howitzer introduced by the United States in 1941, featuring a split-trail carriage for mobile field artillery support. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Towed Artillery |
| Type | Artillery piece |
| Manufacturer | Rock Island Arsenal |
| Number produced | 10,202 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.0 million |
| Combat weight | 5.7 tons â—‰ |
| Operational range | 17 km â—‰ |
| Length | -- m |
| Width | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Crew | 8 or 10 men |
| Main armament | 152 mm gun-howitzer |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
| Combat weight | 2.0 tons â—‰ |
| Operational range | 18 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.94 m |
| Width | 2.21 m |
| Height | 1.73 m |
| Crew | 8 |
| Main armament | 105 mm high explosive (HE) semi-fixed ammunition |
| Secondary weapon | HEAT M67 Shell |
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer operational range, the D-20 Howitzer or M101 Howitzer?
The M101 Howitzer has a longer operational range at 18 km compared to the D-20 Howitzer's 17 km.
Which is heavier, the D-20 Howitzer or M101 Howitzer?
The D-20 Howitzer is heavier at 5.7 tons combat weight compared to the M101 Howitzer's 2.0 tons.
Which is larger, the D-20 Howitzer or M101 Howitzer?
The M101 Howitzer is longer at 5.94 meters compared to the D-20 Howitzer's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the D-20 Howitzer and M101 Howitzer require?
The D-20 Howitzer requires a larger crew of 8 or 10 men compared to the M101 Howitzer's 8 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the D-20 Howitzer or M101 Howitzer?
The M101 Howitzer has been produced in greater numbers with 10,202 units compared to 3,000 units of the D-20 Howitzer.
What are the main armaments of the D-20 Howitzer and M101 Howitzer?
The D-20 Howitzer is armed with 152 mm gun-howitzer while the M101 Howitzer carries 105 mm high explosive (HE) semi-fixed ammunition as its main armament.