2A18 (D-30) vs M101 Howitzer

Overview

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.
Profile of 2A18 (D-30)
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί 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.
Profile of M101 Howitzer
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 β—‰
Maximum speed 60 km/h
Operational range 15 km β—‰
Length -- m
Width -- m
Height -- m
Crew --
Main armament 122-mm howitzer
Secondary weapon HEAT shell
Combat weight 2.0 tons β—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 18 km β—‰
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.