2A18 (D-30) vs M101 Howitzer
The 2A18 (D-30) and the M101 Howitzer are both Towed Artillery, manufactured by Artillery Plant No 9 and Rock Island Arsenal respectively. The 2A18 (D-30) weighs 3.1 tons vs 2.0 tons for the M101 Howitzer. Operational range is 15 km for the 2A18 (D-30) vs 18 km for the M101 Howitzer. The 2A18 (D-30) is armed with a 122-mm howitzer, while the M101 Howitzer carries a 105 mm high explosive (HE) semi-fixed ammunition. The M101 Howitzer entered service 19 years before the 2A18 (D-30) (1941 vs 1960).
| The Soviet 2A18 (D-30), introduced in 1960, is a 122 mm towed howitzer for field artillery distinguished by a three-legged carriage that allows for 360-degree horizontal traverse. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Towed Artillery |
| Type | Howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Artillery Plant No 9 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| The M101 is a 105mm light towed howitzer introduced by the United States in 1941, featuring a split-trail carriage for mobile field artillery support. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Towed Artillery |
| Type | Artillery piece |
| Manufacturer | Rock Island Arsenal |
| Number produced | 10,202 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.0 million |
| Combat weight | 3.2 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h |
| Operational range | 15 km â—‰ |
| Length | -- m |
| Width | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Crew | -- |
| Main armament | 122-mm howitzer |
| Secondary weapon | HEAT shell |
| Combat weight | 2.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 18 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.94 m |
| Width | 2.21 m |
| Height | 1.73 m |
| Crew | 8 |
| Main armament | 105 mm high explosive (HE) semi-fixed ammunition |
| Secondary weapon | HEAT M67 Shell |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 2A18 (D-30) or M101 Howitzer?
The 2A18 (D-30) is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the M101 Howitzer's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2A18 (D-30) or M101 Howitzer?
The M101 Howitzer has a longer operational range at 18 km compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 15 km.
Which is heavier, the 2A18 (D-30) or M101 Howitzer?
The 2A18 (D-30) is heavier at 3.1 tons combat weight compared to the M101 Howitzer's 2.0 tons.
Which is larger, the 2A18 (D-30) or M101 Howitzer?
The M101 Howitzer is longer at 5.94 meters compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 0.00 meters.
What are the main armaments of the 2A18 (D-30) and M101 Howitzer?
The 2A18 (D-30) is armed with 122-mm howitzer while the M101 Howitzer carries 105 mm high explosive (HE) semi-fixed ammunition as its main armament.