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2A18 (D-30) vs M-46 Field Gun

2A18 (D-30) towed artillery side profile drawing
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Specifications
2A18 (D-30) M-46 Field Gun
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Towed Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Howitzer Towed Field Gun
Manufacturer Artillery Plant No 9 Perm Machine-Building Plant
Number produced 12,000 units 6,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 3.2 tons 8.4 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 15 km 27 km
Length -- m 11.84 m
Width -- m 2.45 m
Crew 7 8
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Armament & Powertrain
2A18 (D-30) M-46 Field Gun
Main armament 122-mm howitzer 130 mm M-46 gun
Secondary weapon HEAT shell --

Overview

The 2A18 (D-30) and the M-46 Field Gun are both Towed Artillery, manufactured by Artillery Plant No 9 and Perm Machine-Building Plant respectively.

At 8.4 tons, the M-46 Field Gun is 2.7:1 the 2A18 (D-30)'s 3.1 tons. Operational range is 15 km for the 2A18 (D-30) vs 27 km for the M-46 Field Gun. The 2A18 (D-30) is armed with a 122-mm howitzer, while the M-46 Field Gun carries a 130 mm M-46 gun.

The 2A18 (D-30) has been produced in 12,000 units vs 6,500 for the M-46 Field Gun. The M-46 Field Gun entered service 9 years before the 2A18 (D-30) (1951 vs 1960).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 2A18 (D-30) or M-46 Field Gun?
The 2A18 (D-30) is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the M-46 Field Gun's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2A18 (D-30) or M-46 Field Gun?
The M-46 Field Gun has a longer operational range at 27 km compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 15 km.
Which is heavier, the 2A18 (D-30) or M-46 Field Gun?
The M-46 Field Gun is heavier at 8.4 tons combat weight compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 3.1 tons.
Which is larger, the 2A18 (D-30) or M-46 Field Gun?
The M-46 Field Gun is longer at 11.84 meters compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the 2A18 (D-30) and M-46 Field Gun require?
The M-46 Field Gun 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-46 Field Gun?
The 2A18 (D-30) has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 6,500 units of the M-46 Field Gun.
What are the main armaments of the 2A18 (D-30) and M-46 Field Gun?
The 2A18 (D-30) is armed with 122-mm howitzer while the M-46 Field Gun carries 130 mm M-46 gun as its main armament.