Allegheny Arms & Armor Museum -Soviet D-30 122mm Howitzer
Bill Maloney
8/14/2011

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01 D-30 122mm Howitzer 02 D-30 122mm Howitzer 03 D-30 122mm Howitzer Breech 04 D-30 122mm Howitzer Traverse & Elevation Controls
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05 Operation Plackards 06 D-30 122mm Howitzer 07 D-30 122mm Howitzer 08 D-30 122mm Howitzer Barrel Travel Lock
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Soviet D-30 122mm Howitzer

Caliber - 122mm
Action - Hydropneumatic
Muzzle Velocity - 2,200fps
Range - 10 miles
Weight of Round - 46lbs
Length - 17 feet 9 inches
Weight Towed - 7,000lbs
Entered Service - 1962

Here is a short D-30 Howitzer video showing a US soldier training French artillerymen on the use of the howitzer. This is another Soviet D-30 Howitzer video showing Russian troops training on and firing the howitzer.

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