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2A18 (D-30) vs FH70

2A18 (D-30) vs FH70 at a glance — weight 3,150 vs 9,600 kg, top speed 60 vs 16 km/h, range 15 vs 24 km, crew 7 vs —.

2A18 (D-30) towed artillery side profile drawing
🇷🇺 2A18 (D-30)
Specifications
2A18 (D-30) FH70
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Howitzer Towed Howitzer
Manufacturer Artillery Plant No 9 Vickers / Rheinmetall / OTO Melara
Number produced 12,000 units 1,100 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 3.2 tons 9.6 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 16 km/h
Operational range 15 km 24 km
Length -- m 12.40 m
Width -- m 2.20 m
Height -- m 1.80 m
Crew 7 8 (minimum 4)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
2A18 (D-30) FH70
Main armament 122-mm howitzer 155 mm L/39 howitzer
Secondary weapon HEAT shell --
Engine -- 1,700 cc Volkswagen flat-4 APU
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 2A18 (D-30) or FH70?
The 2A18 (D-30) is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the FH70's 16 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2A18 (D-30) or FH70?
The FH70 has a longer operational range at 24 km compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 15 km.
Which is heavier, the 2A18 (D-30) or FH70?
The FH70 is heavier at 9.6 tons combat weight compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 3.1 tons.
Which is larger, the 2A18 (D-30) or FH70?
The FH70 is longer at 12.40 meters compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the 2A18 (D-30) and FH70 require?
The FH70 requires a larger crew of 8 (minimum 4) compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 7 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 2A18 (D-30) or FH70?
The 2A18 (D-30) has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 1,100 units of the FH70.
What are the main armaments of the 2A18 (D-30) and FH70?
The 2A18 (D-30) is armed with 122-mm howitzer while the FH70 carries 155 mm L/39 howitzer as its main armament.