2A18 (D-30) vs M777 Howitzer
The 2A18 (D-30) and the M777 Howitzer are both Towed Artillery, manufactured by Artillery Plant No 9 and BAE Systems respectively. The 2A18 (D-30) weighs 3.1 tons vs 4.2 tons for the M777 Howitzer. Operational range is 15 km for the 2A18 (D-30) vs 70 km for the M777 Howitzer. The 2A18 (D-30) is armed with a 122-mm howitzer, while the M777 Howitzer carries a 155 mm 55-caliber barrel. The 2A18 (D-30) entered service 45 years before the M777 Howitzer (1960 vs 2005).
| 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 |
| Developed in the United Kingdom and introduced in 2005, the M777 is a 155mm towed howitzer used for fire support, featuring a titanium structure for helicopter transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Towed Artillery |
| Type | Towed 155 mm artillery piece |
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $3.7 million |
| Combat weight | 3.2 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h |
| Operational range | 15 km â—‰ |
| Length | -- m |
| Crew | -- |
| Main armament | 122-mm howitzer |
| Secondary weapon | HEAT shell |
| Combat weight | 4.2 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 70 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.10 m |
| Crew | 8 (normal), 5 (minimum), 3 (minimal emergency) |
| Main armament | 155 mm 55-caliber barrel |
| Secondary weapon | M982 Excalibur GPS-guided munition |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 2A18 (D-30) or M777 Howitzer?
The 2A18 (D-30) is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the M777 Howitzer's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2A18 (D-30) or M777 Howitzer?
The M777 Howitzer has a longer operational range at 70 km compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 15 km.
Which is heavier, the 2A18 (D-30) or M777 Howitzer?
The M777 Howitzer is heavier at 4.2 tons combat weight compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 3.1 tons.
Which is larger, the 2A18 (D-30) or M777 Howitzer?
The M777 Howitzer is longer at 9.10 meters compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 0.00 meters.
What are the main armaments of the 2A18 (D-30) and M777 Howitzer?
The 2A18 (D-30) is armed with 122-mm howitzer while the M777 Howitzer carries 155 mm 55-caliber barrel as its main armament.