2A18 (D-30) vs L118 Light Gun
The 2A18 (D-30) and the L118 Light Gun are both Towed Artillery, manufactured by Artillery Plant No 9 and Royal Ordnance Factories respectively. The 2A18 (D-30) weighs 3.1 tons vs 1.6 tons for the L118 Light Gun. The 2A18 (D-30) is armed with a 122-mm howitzer, while the L118 Light Gun carries a 105 mm L19 ordnance. The 2A18 (D-30) entered service 16 years before the L118 Light Gun (1960 vs 1976).
| The Soviet 2A18 (D-30), introduced in 1960, is a 122 mm towed howitzer for field artillery distinguished by a three-legged carriage that allows for 360-degree horizontal traverse. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Towed Artillery |
| Type | Howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Artillery Plant No 9 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| The L118 Light Gun is a British 105mm towed howitzer introduced in 1974 for field artillery support, distinguished by its capability for underslung transport by helicopters. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Towed Artillery |
| Type | 105 mm towed howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Royal Ordnance Factories |
| Number produced | 1,200 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 3.2 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h |
| Operational range | 15 km |
| Main armament | 122-mm howitzer |
| Secondary weapon | HEAT shell |
| Combat weight | 1.6 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Main armament | 105 mm L19 ordnance |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 2A18 (D-30) or L118 Light Gun?
The 2A18 (D-30) is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the L118 Light Gun's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2A18 (D-30) or L118 Light Gun?
The 2A18 (D-30) has a longer operational range at 15 km compared to the L118 Light Gun's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the 2A18 (D-30) or L118 Light Gun?
The 2A18 (D-30) is heavier at 3.1 tons combat weight compared to the L118 Light Gun's 1.6 tons.
What are the main armaments of the 2A18 (D-30) and L118 Light Gun?
The 2A18 (D-30) is armed with 122-mm howitzer while the L118 Light Gun carries 105 mm L19 ordnance as its main armament.