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D-20 Howitzer vs M101 Howitzer

D-20 Howitzer vs M101 Howitzer at a glance — weight 5,700 vs 2,030 kg, crew 8 or 10 men vs 8.

D-20 Howitzer towed artillery side profile drawing
🇷🇺 D-20 HowitzerFull specs
M101 Howitzer towed artillery side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M101 HowitzerFull specs
Specifications
D-20 Howitzer M101 Howitzer
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Towed Gun-Howitzer Artillery piece
Manufacturer Motovilikha Plants Rock Island Arsenal
Number produced 3,000 units 10,202 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.0 million
Combat weight 5.7 tons 2.0 tons
Length -- m 5.94 m
Width -- m 2.21 m
Height -- m 1.73 m
Crew 8 or 10 men 8
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Armament & Powertrain
D-20 Howitzer M101 Howitzer
Main armament 152 mm gun-howitzer 105 mm high explosive (HE) semi-fixed ammunition
Secondary weapon -- HEAT M67 Shell
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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
How many crew members do the D-20 Howitzer and M101 Howitzer require?
Both the D-20 Howitzer and M101 Howitzer require a crew of 8.
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.