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D-20 Howitzer vs D-44

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Specifications
D-20 Howitzer D-44
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Towed Gun-Howitzer Field gun
Manufacturer Motovilikha Plants Uralmash
Number produced 3,000 units 10,918 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 5.7 tons 1.7 tons
Operational range 17 km -- km
Length -- m 8.34 m
Width -- m 1.78 m
Height -- m 1.42 m
Crew 8 or 10 men 8
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Armament & Powertrain
D-20 Howitzer D-44
Main armament 152 mm gun-howitzer 85 mm D-44 gun

Overview

The D-20 Howitzer and the D-44 are both Towed Artillery, manufactured by Motovilikha Plants and Uralmash respectively.

At 5.7 tons, the D-20 Howitzer is 3.3:1 the D-44's 1.7 tons. The D-20 Howitzer is armed with a 152 mm gun-howitzer, while the D-44 carries a 85 mm D-44 gun.

The D-20 Howitzer has been produced in 3,000 units vs 10,918 for the D-44. The D-44 entered service 9 years before the D-20 Howitzer (1946 vs 1955).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer operational range, the D-20 Howitzer or D-44?
The D-20 Howitzer has a longer operational range at 17 km compared to the D-44's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the D-20 Howitzer or D-44?
The D-20 Howitzer is heavier at 5.7 tons combat weight compared to the D-44's 1.7 tons.
Which is larger, the D-20 Howitzer or D-44?
The D-44 is longer at 8.34 meters compared to the D-20 Howitzer's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the D-20 Howitzer and D-44 require?
The D-20 Howitzer requires a larger crew of 8 or 10 men compared to the D-44's 8 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the D-20 Howitzer or D-44?
The D-44 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,918 units compared to 3,000 units of the D-20 Howitzer.
What are the main armaments of the D-20 Howitzer and D-44?
The D-20 Howitzer is armed with 152 mm gun-howitzer while the D-44 carries 85 mm D-44 gun as its main armament.