2A18 (D-30) vs FH70
The 2A18 (D-30) and the FH70 are both Towed Artillery, manufactured by Artillery Plant No 9 and Vickers / Rheinmetall / OTO Melara respectively. At 9.6 tons, the FH70 is 3.0x the 2A18 (D-30)'s 3.1 tons. Top speed is 60 km/h for the 2A18 (D-30) vs 16 km/h for the FH70. Operational range is 15 km for the 2A18 (D-30) vs 24 km for the FH70. The 2A18 (D-30) is armed with a 122-mm howitzer, while the FH70 carries a 155 mm L/39 howitzer. The 2A18 (D-30) entered service 18 years before the FH70 (1960 vs 1978).
| The Soviet 2A18 (D-30), introduced in 1960, is a 122 mm towed howitzer for field artillery distinguished by a three-legged carriage that allows for 360-degree horizontal traverse. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Towed Artillery |
| Type | Howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Artillery Plant No 9 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Introduced in 1978 by the UK, West Germany, and Italy, the FH70 is a 155mm towed howitzer featuring an auxiliary power unit for independent low-speed maneuvering. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Towed Artillery |
| Type | Towed Howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Vickers / Rheinmetall / OTO Melara |
| Number produced | 1,100 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 3.2 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 15 km â—‰ |
| Length | -- m |
| Width | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Crew | -- |
| Engine | -- |
| Main armament | 122-mm howitzer |
| Secondary weapon | HEAT shell |
| Combat weight | 9.6 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 16 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 24 km â—‰ |
| Length | 12.40 m |
| Width | 2.20 m |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Crew | 8 (minimum 4) |
| Engine | 1,700 cc Volkswagen flat-4 APU |
| Main armament | 155 mm L/39 howitzer |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 2A18 (D-30) or FH70?
The 2A18 (D-30) is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the FH70's 16 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2A18 (D-30) or FH70?
The FH70 has a longer operational range at 24 km compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 15 km.
Which is heavier, the 2A18 (D-30) or FH70?
The FH70 is heavier at 9.6 tons combat weight compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 3.1 tons.
Which is larger, the 2A18 (D-30) or FH70?
The FH70 is longer at 12.40 meters compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 0.00 meters.
What are the main armaments of the 2A18 (D-30) and FH70?
The 2A18 (D-30) is armed with 122-mm howitzer while the FH70 carries 155 mm L/39 howitzer as its main armament.