GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

2A18 (D-30) vs OTO Melara Mod 56

2A18 (D-30) towed artillery side profile drawing
🇷🇺 2A18 (D-30)
OTO Melara Mod 56 towed artillery side profile drawing
🇮🇹 OTO Melara Mod 56
Change comparison vs
Specifications
2A18 (D-30) OTO Melara Mod 56
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Howitzer Pack Howitzer
Manufacturer Artillery Plant No 9 OTO Melara
Number produced 12,000 units 2,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 3.2 tons 1.3 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 15 km 11 km
Length -- m 3.65 m
Width -- m 1.50 m
Height -- m 1.18 m
Crew 7 7
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
2A18 (D-30) OTO Melara Mod 56
Main armament 122-mm howitzer 105 mm howitzer
Secondary weapon HEAT shell --

Overview

The 2A18 (D-30) and the OTO Melara Mod 56 are both Towed Artillery, manufactured by Artillery Plant No 9 and OTO Melara respectively.

At 3.1 tons, the 2A18 (D-30) is 2.4:1 the OTO Melara Mod 56's 1.3 tons. Operational range is 15 km for the 2A18 (D-30) vs 11 km for the OTO Melara Mod 56. The 2A18 (D-30) is armed with a 122-mm howitzer, while the OTO Melara Mod 56 carries a 105 mm howitzer.

The 2A18 (D-30) has been produced in 12,000 units vs 2,500 for the OTO Melara Mod 56. The OTO Melara Mod 56 entered service 3 years before the 2A18 (D-30) (1957 vs 1960).

Related Comparisons
2A18 (D-30) vs M114 Howitzer 2A18 (D-30) vs M101 Howitzer 2A18 (D-30) vs M-46 Field Gun 2A18 (D-30) vs D-20 Howitzer 2A18 (D-30) vs M198 Howitzer 2A18 (D-30) vs L118 Light Gun

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 2A18 (D-30) or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The 2A18 (D-30) is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the OTO Melara Mod 56's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2A18 (D-30) or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The 2A18 (D-30) has a longer operational range at 15 km compared to the OTO Melara Mod 56's 11 km.
Which is heavier, the 2A18 (D-30) or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The 2A18 (D-30) is heavier at 3.1 tons combat weight compared to the OTO Melara Mod 56's 1.3 tons.
Which is larger, the 2A18 (D-30) or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The OTO Melara Mod 56 is longer at 3.65 meters compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the 2A18 (D-30) and OTO Melara Mod 56 require?
Both the 2A18 (D-30) and OTO Melara Mod 56 require a crew of 7.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 2A18 (D-30) or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The 2A18 (D-30) has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 2,500 units of the OTO Melara Mod 56.
What are the main armaments of the 2A18 (D-30) and OTO Melara Mod 56?
The 2A18 (D-30) is armed with 122-mm howitzer while the OTO Melara Mod 56 carries 105 mm howitzer as its main armament.