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D-20 Howitzer vs 2A18 (D-30)

D-20 Howitzer vs 2A18 (D-30) at a glance — weight 5,700 vs 3,150 kg, range 17 vs 15 km, crew — vs 7.

D-20 Howitzer towed artillery side profile drawing
🇷🇺 D-20 Howitzer
2A18 (D-30) towed artillery side profile drawing
🇷🇺 2A18 (D-30)
Specifications
D-20 Howitzer 2A18 (D-30)
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Towed Gun-Howitzer Howitzer
Manufacturer Motovilikha Plants Artillery Plant No 9
Number produced 3,000 units 12,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 5.7 tons 3.2 tons
Maximum speed -- km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 17 km 15 km
Crew 8 or 10 men 7
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
D-20 Howitzer 2A18 (D-30)
Main armament 152 mm gun-howitzer 122-mm howitzer
Secondary weapon -- HEAT shell
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the D-20 Howitzer or 2A18 (D-30)?
The 2A18 (D-30) is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the D-20 Howitzer's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the D-20 Howitzer or 2A18 (D-30)?
The D-20 Howitzer has a longer operational range at 17 km compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 15 km.
Which is heavier, the D-20 Howitzer or 2A18 (D-30)?
The D-20 Howitzer is heavier at 5.7 tons combat weight compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 3.1 tons.
How many crew members do the D-20 Howitzer and 2A18 (D-30) require?
The D-20 Howitzer requires a larger crew of 8 or 10 men compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 7 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the D-20 Howitzer or 2A18 (D-30)?
The 2A18 (D-30) has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 3,000 units of the D-20 Howitzer.
What are the main armaments of the D-20 Howitzer and 2A18 (D-30)?
The D-20 Howitzer is armed with 152 mm gun-howitzer while the 2A18 (D-30) carries 122-mm howitzer as its main armament.