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M-30 vs M-56

M-30 vs M-56 at a glance — weight 2,450 vs 2,370 kg, crew 8 vs 7.

M-30 towed artillery side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-30
Specifications
M-30 M-56
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇸 Serbia
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Divisional howitzer Towed/Self-propelled Howitzer
Manufacturer Motovilikha Plants BNT TMiH
Number produced 19,266 units 1,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 2.5 tons 2.4 tons
Maximum speed 50 km/h -- km/h
Length 5.90 m 6.77 m
Width 1.98 m 2.15 m
Height 1.82 m 1.56 m
Crew 8 7
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M-30 M-56
Main armament 122 mm howitzer M1938 (M-30) 105 mm M-56A1 howitzer, 33-calibre barrel
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-30 or M-56?
The M-30 is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the M-56's 0 km/h.
Which is heavier, the M-30 or M-56?
The M-30 is heavier at 2.5 tons combat weight compared to the M-56's 2.4 tons.
Which is larger, the M-30 or M-56?
The M-56 is longer at 6.77 meters compared to the M-30's 5.90 meters.
How many crew members do the M-30 and M-56 require?
The M-30 requires a larger crew of 8 compared to the M-56's 7 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-30 or M-56?
The M-30 has been produced in greater numbers with 19,266 units compared to 1,500 units of the M-56.
What are the main armaments of the M-30 and M-56?
The M-30 is armed with 122 mm howitzer M1938 (M-30) while the M-56 carries 105 mm M-56A1 howitzer, 33-calibre barrel as its main armament.