2A18 (D-30) vs M109 Paladin
The 2A18 (D-30) is a Towed Artillery, while the M109 Paladin is a Self-Propelled Artillery. At 38.0 tons, the M109 Paladin is 12:1 the 2A18 (D-30)'s 3.1 tons. Top speed is 60 km/h for the 2A18 (D-30) vs 61 km/h for the M109 Paladin. Operational range is 15 km for the 2A18 (D-30) vs 300 km for the M109 Paladin. The 2A18 (D-30) is armed with a 122-mm howitzer, while the M109 Paladin carries a 155 mm M284 Cannon. The 2A18 (D-30) entered service 3 years before the M109 Paladin (1960 vs 1963).
| 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 |
| The M109 is a United States 155mm self-propelled howitzer introduced in 1963, serving as the primary indirect fire support weapon for Western armored and mechanized divisions. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Self-Propelled Artillery |
| Type | Self-propelled howitzer |
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems |
| Number produced | 7,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $14.4 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 | 38.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 61 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 300 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.75 m |
| Width | 3.15 m |
| Height | 3.25 m |
| Crew | 4 (section chief/commander, driver, gunner, ammunition handler/loader) |
| Engine | Detroit Diesel 8V71T diesel, 440 hp |
| Main armament | 155 mm M284 Cannon |
| Secondary weapon | .50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2 machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 2A18 (D-30) or M109 Paladin?
The M109 Paladin is faster with a maximum road speed of 61 km/h compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2A18 (D-30) or M109 Paladin?
The M109 Paladin has a longer operational range at 300 km compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 15 km.
Which is heavier, the 2A18 (D-30) or M109 Paladin?
The M109 Paladin is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 3.1 tons.
Which is larger, the 2A18 (D-30) or M109 Paladin?
The M109 Paladin is longer at 9.75 meters compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 0.00 meters.
What are the main armaments of the 2A18 (D-30) and M109 Paladin?
The 2A18 (D-30) is armed with 122-mm howitzer while the M109 Paladin carries 155 mm M284 Cannon as its main armament.