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D-74 vs M101 Howitzer

D-74 vs M101 Howitzer at a glance — weight 5,620 vs 2,030 kg, crew — vs 8.

D-74 towed artillery side profile drawing
🇷🇺 D-74
M101 Howitzer towed artillery side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M101 Howitzer
Specifications
D-74 M101 Howitzer
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Field gun Artillery piece
Manufacturer Artillery Plant No. 9 Rock Island Arsenal
Number produced -- units 10,202 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.0 million
Combat weight 5.6 tons 2.0 tons
Operational range -- km 18 km
Length 9.88 m 5.94 m
Width 2.35 m 2.21 m
Height 2.70 m 1.73 m
Crew 8 or 9 8
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
D-74 M101 Howitzer
Main armament 122 mm gun (52 calibre barrel) 105 mm high explosive (HE) semi-fixed ammunition
Secondary weapon -- HEAT M67 Shell
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer operational range, the D-74 or M101 Howitzer?
The M101 Howitzer has a longer operational range at 18 km compared to the D-74's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the D-74 or M101 Howitzer?
The D-74 is heavier at 5.6 tons combat weight compared to the M101 Howitzer's 2.0 tons.
Which is larger, the D-74 or M101 Howitzer?
The D-74 is longer at 9.88 meters compared to the M101 Howitzer's 5.94 meters.
How many crew members do the D-74 and M101 Howitzer require?
The D-74 requires a larger crew of 8 or 9 compared to the M101 Howitzer's 8 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the D-74 and M101 Howitzer?
The D-74 is armed with 122 mm gun (52 calibre barrel) while the M101 Howitzer carries 105 mm high explosive (HE) semi-fixed ammunition as its main armament.