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2A18 (D-30) vs M-30

2A18 (D-30) vs M-30 at a glance — weight 3,150 vs 2,450 kg, top speed 60 vs 50 km/h, crew 7 vs 8.

2A18 (D-30) towed artillery side profile drawing
🇷🇺 2A18 (D-30)
M-30 towed artillery side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-30
Specifications
2A18 (D-30) M-30
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Howitzer Divisional howitzer
Manufacturer Artillery Plant No 9 Motovilikha Plants
Number produced 12,000 units 19,266 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 3.2 tons 2.5 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 15 km -- km
Length -- m 5.90 m
Width -- m 1.98 m
Height -- m 1.82 m
Crew 7 8
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
2A18 (D-30) M-30
Main armament 122-mm howitzer 122 mm howitzer M1938 (M-30)
Secondary weapon HEAT shell --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 2A18 (D-30) or M-30?
The 2A18 (D-30) is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the M-30's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2A18 (D-30) or M-30?
The 2A18 (D-30) has a longer operational range at 15 km compared to the M-30's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the 2A18 (D-30) or M-30?
The 2A18 (D-30) is heavier at 3.1 tons combat weight compared to the M-30's 2.5 tons.
Which is larger, the 2A18 (D-30) or M-30?
The M-30 is longer at 5.90 meters compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the 2A18 (D-30) and M-30 require?
The M-30 requires a larger crew of 8 compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 7 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 2A18 (D-30) or M-30?
The M-30 has been produced in greater numbers with 19,266 units compared to 12,000 units of the 2A18 (D-30).
What are the main armaments of the 2A18 (D-30) and M-30?
The 2A18 (D-30) is armed with 122-mm howitzer while the M-30 carries 122 mm howitzer M1938 (M-30) as its main armament.