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D-44 vs M-56

D-44 vs M-56 at a glance — weight 1,725 vs 2,370 kg, crew 8 vs 7.

Specifications
D-44 M-56
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇸 Serbia
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Field gun Towed/Self-propelled Howitzer
Manufacturer Uralmash BNT TMiH
Number produced 10,918 units 1,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 1.7 tons 2.4 tons
Length 8.34 m 6.77 m
Width 1.78 m 2.15 m
Height 1.42 m 1.56 m
Crew 8 7
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Armament & Powertrain
D-44 M-56
Main armament 85 mm D-44 gun 105 mm M-56A1 howitzer, 33-calibre barrel
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is heavier, the D-44 or M-56?
The M-56 is heavier at 2.4 tons combat weight compared to the D-44's 1.7 tons.
Which is larger, the D-44 or M-56?
The D-44 is longer at 8.34 meters compared to the M-56's 6.77 meters.
How many crew members do the D-44 and M-56 require?
The D-44 requires a larger crew of 8 compared to the M-56's 7 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the D-44 or M-56?
The D-44 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,918 units compared to 1,500 units of the M-56.
What are the main armaments of the D-44 and M-56?
The D-44 is armed with 85 mm D-44 gun while the M-56 carries 105 mm M-56A1 howitzer, 33-calibre barrel as its main armament.