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2A18 (D-30) vs D-44

2A18 (D-30) towed artillery side profile drawing
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Specifications
2A18 (D-30) D-44
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Howitzer Field gun
Manufacturer Artillery Plant No 9 Uralmash
Number produced 12,000 units 10,918 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 3.2 tons 1.7 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 15 km -- km
Length -- m 8.34 m
Width -- m 1.78 m
Height -- m 1.42 m
Crew 7 8
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Armament & Powertrain
2A18 (D-30) D-44
Main armament 122-mm howitzer 85 mm D-44 gun
Secondary weapon HEAT shell --

Overview

The 2A18 (D-30) and the D-44 are both Towed Artillery, manufactured by Artillery Plant No 9 and Uralmash respectively.

The 2A18 (D-30) weighs 3.1 tons vs 1.7 tons for the D-44. The 2A18 (D-30) is armed with a 122-mm howitzer, while the D-44 carries a 85 mm D-44 gun.

The 2A18 (D-30) has been produced in 12,000 units vs 10,918 for the D-44. The D-44 entered service 14 years before the 2A18 (D-30) (1946 vs 1960).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 2A18 (D-30) or D-44?
The 2A18 (D-30) is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the D-44's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2A18 (D-30) or D-44?
The 2A18 (D-30) has a longer operational range at 15 km compared to the D-44's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the 2A18 (D-30) or D-44?
The 2A18 (D-30) is heavier at 3.1 tons combat weight compared to the D-44's 1.7 tons.
Which is larger, the 2A18 (D-30) or D-44?
The D-44 is longer at 8.34 meters compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the 2A18 (D-30) and D-44 require?
The D-44 requires a larger crew of 8 compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 7 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 2A18 (D-30) or D-44?
The 2A18 (D-30) has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 10,918 units of the D-44.
What are the main armaments of the 2A18 (D-30) and D-44?
The 2A18 (D-30) is armed with 122-mm howitzer while the D-44 carries 85 mm D-44 gun as its main armament.