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D-44 vs M-46 Field Gun

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Specifications
D-44 M-46 Field Gun
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Field gun Towed Field Gun
Manufacturer Uralmash Perm Machine-Building Plant
Number produced 10,918 units 6,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 1.7 tons 8.4 tons
Operational range -- km 27 km
Length 8.34 m 11.84 m
Width 1.78 m 2.45 m
Height 1.42 m -- m
Crew 8 8
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Armament & Powertrain
D-44 M-46 Field Gun
Main armament 85 mm D-44 gun 130 mm M-46 gun

Overview

The D-44 and the M-46 Field Gun are both Towed Artillery, manufactured by Uralmash and Perm Machine-Building Plant respectively.

At 8.4 tons, the M-46 Field Gun is 4.9:1 the D-44's 1.7 tons. The D-44 is armed with a 85 mm D-44 gun, while the M-46 Field Gun carries a 130 mm M-46 gun.

The D-44 has been produced in 10,918 units vs 6,500 for the M-46 Field Gun. The D-44 entered service 5 years before the M-46 Field Gun (1946 vs 1951).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer operational range, the D-44 or M-46 Field Gun?
The M-46 Field Gun has a longer operational range at 27 km compared to the D-44's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the D-44 or M-46 Field Gun?
The M-46 Field Gun is heavier at 8.4 tons combat weight compared to the D-44's 1.7 tons.
Which is larger, the D-44 or M-46 Field Gun?
The M-46 Field Gun is longer at 11.84 meters compared to the D-44's 8.34 meters.
How many crew members do the D-44 and M-46 Field Gun require?
Both the D-44 and M-46 Field Gun require a crew of 8.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the D-44 or M-46 Field Gun?
The D-44 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,918 units compared to 6,500 units of the M-46 Field Gun.
What are the main armaments of the D-44 and M-46 Field Gun?
The D-44 is armed with 85 mm D-44 gun while the M-46 Field Gun carries 130 mm M-46 gun as its main armament.