2A18 (D-30) vs OTO Melara Mod 56
The 2A18 (D-30) and the OTO Melara Mod 56 are both Towed Artillery, manufactured by Artillery Plant No 9 and OTO Melara respectively. At 3.1 tons, the 2A18 (D-30) is 2.4x the OTO Melara Mod 56's 1.3 tons. Operational range is 15 km for the 2A18 (D-30) vs 11 km for the OTO Melara Mod 56. The 2A18 (D-30) is armed with a 122-mm howitzer, while the OTO Melara Mod 56 carries a 105 mm howitzer. The OTO Melara Mod 56 entered service 3 years before the 2A18 (D-30) (1957 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 Italian OTO Melara Mod 56, introduced in 1957, is a 105mm pack howitzer that can be disassembled into twelve loads for transport by pack animals. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Towed Artillery |
| Type | Pack Howitzer |
| Manufacturer | OTO Melara |
| Number produced | 2,500 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 1.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 11 km â—‰ |
| Length | 3.65 m |
| Width | 1.50 m |
| Height | 1.18 m |
| Crew | 7 |
| Main armament | 105 mm howitzer |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 2A18 (D-30) or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The 2A18 (D-30) is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the OTO Melara Mod 56's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2A18 (D-30) or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The 2A18 (D-30) has a longer operational range at 15 km compared to the OTO Melara Mod 56's 11 km.
Which is heavier, the 2A18 (D-30) or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The 2A18 (D-30) is heavier at 3.1 tons combat weight compared to the OTO Melara Mod 56's 1.3 tons.
Which is larger, the 2A18 (D-30) or OTO Melara Mod 56?
The OTO Melara Mod 56 is longer at 3.65 meters compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 0.00 meters.
What are the main armaments of the 2A18 (D-30) and OTO Melara Mod 56?
The 2A18 (D-30) is armed with 122-mm howitzer while the OTO Melara Mod 56 carries 105 mm howitzer as its main armament.