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M-30 vs M101 Howitzer

M-30 vs M101 Howitzer at a glance — weight 2,450 vs 2,030 kg, crew 8 vs 8.

M-30 towed artillery side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-30
M101 Howitzer towed artillery side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M101 Howitzer
Specifications
M-30 M101 Howitzer
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Divisional howitzer Artillery piece
Manufacturer Motovilikha Plants Rock Island Arsenal
Number produced 19,266 units 10,202 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.0 million
Combat weight 2.5 tons 2.0 tons
Maximum speed 50 km/h -- km/h
Operational range -- km 18 km
Length 5.90 m 5.94 m
Width 1.98 m 2.21 m
Height 1.82 m 1.73 m
Crew 8 8
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M-30 M101 Howitzer
Main armament 122 mm howitzer M1938 (M-30) 105 mm high explosive (HE) semi-fixed ammunition
Secondary weapon -- HEAT M67 Shell
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-30 or M101 Howitzer?
The M-30 is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the M101 Howitzer's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M-30 or M101 Howitzer?
The M101 Howitzer has a longer operational range at 18 km compared to the M-30's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the M-30 or M101 Howitzer?
The M-30 is heavier at 2.5 tons combat weight compared to the M101 Howitzer's 2.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M-30 or M101 Howitzer?
The M101 Howitzer is longer at 5.94 meters compared to the M-30's 5.90 meters.
How many crew members do the M-30 and M101 Howitzer require?
Both the M-30 and M101 Howitzer require a crew of 8.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-30 or M101 Howitzer?
The M-30 has been produced in greater numbers with 19,266 units compared to 10,202 units of the M101 Howitzer.
What are the main armaments of the M-30 and M101 Howitzer?
The M-30 is armed with 122 mm howitzer M1938 (M-30) while the M101 Howitzer carries 105 mm high explosive (HE) semi-fixed ammunition as its main armament.