122 mm howitzer 2A18 (D-30)

Its most striking feature is the fact that it's mounted on a tripod which allows the gun to be swung around a full 360-degrees. Another
interesting feature is that it's towed by its barrel. The D-30 is capable of being a deadly anti-tank weapon when used in a defensive role.
The gun below is seen on public display at Harare Agricatural Show, August 2011

Ammunition for the gun include the 3OF69M Laser Guided Round and several cluster ammunition including anti-armour.

  • Calibre: 122 mm
  • Barrel length: 4.875 m
  • Weight: 3,210 kg
  • Elevation: +70 to -7 degrees
  • Traverse: 360 degrees
  • Maximum rate of fire: 7 to 8 rounds per minute.
  • Sustained rate of fire (1 hour): 75 rounds.
  • Range:
  • Normal projectile: 15,400 m
  • Rocket assisted projectile: 21,900 m   


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D-30 122mm Howitzer