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2A18 (D-30) vs M198 Howitzer

2A18 (D-30) vs M198 Howitzer at a glance β€” weight 3,150 vs 7,300 kg, range 15 vs 30 km, crew 7 vs β€”.

2A18 (D-30) towed artillery side profile drawing
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί 2A18 (D-30)
M198 Howitzer towed artillery side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M198 Howitzer
Specifications
2A18 (D-30) M198 Howitzer
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Howitzer Towed Howitzer
Manufacturer Artillery Plant No 9 Rock Island Arsenal
Number produced 12,000 units 1,600 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.5 million
Combat weight 3.2 tons 7.3 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 15 km 30 km
Crew 7 nine person crew
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
2A18 (D-30) M198 Howitzer
Main armament 122-mm howitzer 155 mm howitzer
Secondary weapon HEAT shell --
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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.
How many crew members do the 2A18 (D-30) and M198 Howitzer require?
The M198 Howitzer requires a larger crew of nine person crew compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 7 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 2A18 (D-30) or M198 Howitzer?
The 2A18 (D-30) has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 1,600 units of the M198 Howitzer.
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.