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D-20 Howitzer vs M198 Howitzer

D-20 Howitzer vs M198 Howitzer at a glance β€” weight 5,700 vs 7,300 kg, range 17 vs 30 km, crew 8 or 10 men vs nine person crew.

D-20 Howitzer towed artillery side profile drawing
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί D-20 Howitzer
M198 Howitzer towed artillery side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M198 Howitzer
Specifications
D-20 Howitzer M198 Howitzer
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Towed Gun-Howitzer Towed Howitzer
Manufacturer Motovilikha Plants Rock Island Arsenal
Number produced 3,000 units 1,600 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.5 million
Combat weight 5.7 tons 7.3 tons
Operational range 17 km 30 km
Crew 8 or 10 men nine person crew
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
D-20 Howitzer M198 Howitzer
Main armament 152 mm gun-howitzer 155 mm howitzer
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer operational range, the D-20 Howitzer or M198 Howitzer?
The M198 Howitzer has a longer operational range at 30 km compared to the D-20 Howitzer's 17 km.
Which is heavier, the D-20 Howitzer or M198 Howitzer?
The M198 Howitzer is heavier at 7.3 tons combat weight compared to the D-20 Howitzer's 5.7 tons.
How many crew members do the D-20 Howitzer and M198 Howitzer require?
The M198 Howitzer requires a larger crew of nine person crew compared to the D-20 Howitzer's 8 or 10 men crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the D-20 Howitzer or M198 Howitzer?
The D-20 Howitzer has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1,600 units of the M198 Howitzer.
What are the main armaments of the D-20 Howitzer and M198 Howitzer?
The D-20 Howitzer is armed with 152 mm gun-howitzer while the M198 Howitzer carries 155 mm howitzer as its main armament.