Soviet D-30 howitzers get a second life: they began to be used in a new way

Artillerymen receive target coordinates from Orlan-10 UAV operators

The Soviet D-30 howitzer has remained relevant in the units of Russian barrel artillery, despite its solid age. This was reported by the Ministry of Defense.

Д-30
Д-30

The crew of the 1960 gun is capable of destroying any target within range. The firing range with OF56IM-1 ammunition is 19,300 m, while the range of standard ZOF24 is 15,200 m.

During aerial reconnaissance, the Orlan-10 drone crew revealed a concentration of enemy manpower and equipment in fortified positions, camouflaged in a forest belt. After receiving the coordinates, the crews successfully hit the targets.

Features of the D-30 howitzer:

  • weight in combat position — 3000 kg
  • rate of fire — up to 8 rounds per minute
  • transport speed — up to 60 km/h
  • aiming range — 15.3 km

Earlier www1.ru reported that the production scale of the T-90M "Proryv" has become known — up to 300 tanks per year.

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