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D-44 vs OTO Melara Mod 56

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Specifications
D-44 OTO Melara Mod 56
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Field gun Pack Howitzer
Manufacturer Uralmash OTO Melara
Number produced 10,918 units 2,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 1.7 tons 1.3 tons
Operational range -- km 11 km
Length 8.34 m 3.65 m
Width 1.78 m 1.50 m
Height 1.42 m 1.18 m
Crew 8 7
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Armament & Powertrain
D-44 OTO Melara Mod 56
Main armament 85 mm D-44 gun 105 mm howitzer

Overview

The D-44 and the OTO Melara Mod 56 are both Towed Artillery, manufactured by Uralmash and OTO Melara respectively.

The D-44 weighs 1.7 tons vs 1.3 tons for the OTO Melara Mod 56. The D-44 is armed with a 85 mm D-44 gun, while the OTO Melara Mod 56 carries a 105 mm howitzer.

The D-44 has been produced in 10,918 units vs 2,500 for the OTO Melara Mod 56. The D-44 entered service 11 years before the OTO Melara Mod 56 (1946 vs 1957).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer operational range, the D-44 or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The OTO Melara Mod 56 has a longer operational range at 11 km compared to the D-44's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the D-44 or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The D-44 is heavier at 1.7 tons combat weight compared to the OTO Melara Mod 56's 1.3 tons.
Which is larger, the D-44 or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The D-44 is longer at 8.34 meters compared to the OTO Melara Mod 56's 3.65 meters.
How many crew members do the D-44 and OTO Melara Mod 56 require?
The D-44 requires a larger crew of 8 compared to the OTO Melara Mod 56's 7 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the D-44 or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The D-44 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,918 units compared to 2,500 units of the OTO Melara Mod 56.
What are the main armaments of the D-44 and OTO Melara Mod 56?
The D-44 is armed with 85 mm D-44 gun while the OTO Melara Mod 56 carries 105 mm howitzer as its main armament.