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2A18 (D-30) vs M-56

2A18 (D-30) vs M-56 at a glance — weight 3,150 vs 2,370 kg, crew 7 vs 7.

2A18 (D-30) towed artillery side profile drawing
🇷🇺 2A18 (D-30)
Specifications
2A18 (D-30) M-56
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇸 Serbia
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Howitzer Towed/Self-propelled Howitzer
Manufacturer Artillery Plant No 9 BNT TMiH
Number produced 12,000 units 1,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 3.2 tons 2.4 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 15 km -- km
Length -- m 6.77 m
Width -- m 2.15 m
Height -- m 1.56 m
Crew 7 7
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
2A18 (D-30) M-56
Main armament 122-mm howitzer 105 mm M-56A1 howitzer, 33-calibre barrel
Secondary weapon HEAT shell --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 2A18 (D-30) or M-56?
The 2A18 (D-30) is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the M-56's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2A18 (D-30) or M-56?
The 2A18 (D-30) has a longer operational range at 15 km compared to the M-56's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the 2A18 (D-30) or M-56?
The 2A18 (D-30) is heavier at 3.1 tons combat weight compared to the M-56's 2.4 tons.
Which is larger, the 2A18 (D-30) or M-56?
The M-56 is longer at 6.77 meters compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the 2A18 (D-30) and M-56 require?
Both the 2A18 (D-30) and M-56 require a crew of 7.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 2A18 (D-30) or M-56?
The 2A18 (D-30) has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 1,500 units of the M-56.
What are the main armaments of the 2A18 (D-30) and M-56?
The 2A18 (D-30) is armed with 122-mm howitzer while the M-56 carries 105 mm M-56A1 howitzer, 33-calibre barrel as its main armament.