2A18 (D-30) vs M198 Howitzer
The 2A18 (D-30) and the M198 Howitzer are both Towed Artillery, manufactured by Artillery Plant No 9 and Rock Island Arsenal respectively. At 7.3 tons, the M198 Howitzer is 2.3x the 2A18 (D-30)'s 3.1 tons. Operational range is 15 km for the 2A18 (D-30) vs 30 km for the M198 Howitzer. The 2A18 (D-30) is armed with a 122-mm howitzer, while the M198 Howitzer carries a 155 mm howitzer. The 2A18 (D-30) entered service 19 years before the M198 Howitzer (1960 vs 1979).
| 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 |
| Introduced in 1979, the United States M198 is a towed 155mm howitzer for indirect fire support that is transportable by CH-47 helicopters or C-130 aircraft. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Towed Artillery |
| Type | Towed Howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Rock Island Arsenal |
| Number produced | 1,600 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 3.2 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h |
| Operational range | 15 km â—‰ |
| Crew | -- |
| Main armament | 122-mm howitzer |
| Secondary weapon | HEAT shell |
| Combat weight | 7.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 30 km â—‰ |
| Crew | nine person crew |
| Main armament | 155 mm howitzer |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 2A18 (D-30) or M198 Howitzer?
The 2A18 (D-30) is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the M198 Howitzer's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2A18 (D-30) or M198 Howitzer?
The M198 Howitzer has a longer operational range at 30 km compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 15 km.
Which is heavier, the 2A18 (D-30) or M198 Howitzer?
The M198 Howitzer is heavier at 7.3 tons combat weight compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 3.1 tons.
What are the main armaments of the 2A18 (D-30) and M198 Howitzer?
The 2A18 (D-30) is armed with 122-mm howitzer while the M198 Howitzer carries 155 mm howitzer as its main armament.