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M-30 vs OTO Melara Mod 56

M-30 vs OTO Melara Mod 56 at a glance — weight 2,450 vs 1,290 kg, crew 8 vs 7.

M-30 towed artillery side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-30
Specifications
M-30 OTO Melara Mod 56
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Divisional howitzer Pack Howitzer
Manufacturer Motovilikha Plants OTO Melara
Number produced 19,266 units 2,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 2.5 tons 1.3 tons
Maximum speed 50 km/h -- km/h
Operational range -- km 11 km
Length 5.90 m 3.65 m
Width 1.98 m 1.50 m
Height 1.82 m 1.18 m
Crew 8 7
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M-30 OTO Melara Mod 56
Main armament 122 mm howitzer M1938 (M-30) 105 mm howitzer
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-30 or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The M-30 is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the OTO Melara Mod 56's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M-30 or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The OTO Melara Mod 56 has a longer operational range at 11 km compared to the M-30's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the M-30 or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The M-30 is heavier at 2.5 tons combat weight compared to the OTO Melara Mod 56's 1.3 tons.
Which is larger, the M-30 or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The M-30 is longer at 5.90 meters compared to the OTO Melara Mod 56's 3.65 meters.
How many crew members do the M-30 and OTO Melara Mod 56 require?
The M-30 requires a larger crew of 8 compared to the OTO Melara Mod 56's 7 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-30 or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The M-30 has been produced in greater numbers with 19,266 units compared to 2,500 units of the OTO Melara Mod 56.
What are the main armaments of the M-30 and OTO Melara Mod 56?
The M-30 is armed with 122 mm howitzer M1938 (M-30) while the OTO Melara Mod 56 carries 105 mm howitzer as its main armament.