2A18 (D-30) vs M-46 Field Gun
The 2A18 (D-30) and the M-46 Field Gun are both Towed Artillery, manufactured by Artillery Plant No 9 and Perm Machine-Building Plant respectively. At 8.4 tons, the M-46 Field Gun is 2.7x the 2A18 (D-30)'s 3.1 tons. Operational range is 15 km for the 2A18 (D-30) vs 27 km for the M-46 Field Gun. The 2A18 (D-30) is armed with a 122-mm howitzer, while the M-46 Field Gun carries a 130 mm M-46 gun. The M-46 Field Gun entered service 9 years before the 2A18 (D-30) (1951 vs 1960).
| 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. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Towed Artillery |
| Type | Howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Artillery Plant No 9 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| The M-46 is a Soviet 130mm towed field gun introduced in 1954 for long-range artillery support, characterized by its 52-caliber barrel and split-trail carriage. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Towed Artillery |
| Type | Towed Field Gun |
| Manufacturer | Perm Machine-Building Plant |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 3.2 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h |
| Operational range | 15 km â—‰ |
| Length | -- m |
| Width | -- m |
| Crew | -- |
| Main armament | 122-mm howitzer |
| Secondary weapon | HEAT shell |
| Combat weight | 8.4 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 27 km â—‰ |
| Length | 11.84 m |
| Width | 2.45 m |
| Crew | 8 |
| Main armament | 130 mm M-46 gun |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 2A18 (D-30) or M-46 Field Gun?
The 2A18 (D-30) is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the M-46 Field Gun's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2A18 (D-30) or M-46 Field Gun?
The M-46 Field Gun has a longer operational range at 27 km compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 15 km.
Which is heavier, the 2A18 (D-30) or M-46 Field Gun?
The M-46 Field Gun is heavier at 8.4 tons combat weight compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 3.1 tons.
Which is larger, the 2A18 (D-30) or M-46 Field Gun?
The M-46 Field Gun is longer at 11.84 meters compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 0.00 meters.
What are the main armaments of the 2A18 (D-30) and M-46 Field Gun?
The 2A18 (D-30) is armed with 122-mm howitzer while the M-46 Field Gun carries 130 mm M-46 gun as its main armament.