It is a robust piece that focuses on the essential features of a towed field gun suitable for all conditions. The D-30 has a maximum range of 15.4 km (9.6 mi) or 21.9 km (13.6 mi) using rocket-assisted projectile ammunition. With its three-leg mounting, the D-30 can be rapidly traversed through 360 degrees.

Apr 11, 2022 · The Egyptian D-30-M model has been featured in the Egyptian Self-Propelled Gun (SPG) platform as the SPH-122 (American M109 howitzer chassis) and T-122 (Soviet T-34 tank chassis). Content ©MilitaryFactory.com; No Reproduction Permitted.

Howitzers are one of two primary types of field artillery. Historically, howitzers fired a heavy shell in a high-trajectory from a relatively short barrel and their range was limited but they were slightly more mobile than similar size field guns.

Feb 4, 2019 · With an expiring stock of Soviet-made, World War 2-era T-34 Medium Tanks on hand as well as a healthy supply of Soviet 122mm D-30 howitzers, the Syrian Army adopted the "T-34/122" as a Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) vehicle.

Original Soviet production D-30 with 2A18 ordnance with multislotted muzzle brake. Improved Soviet D-30 introduced in 1978. Features new cradle, improved recoil system and 2A18M ordnance with double baffle muzzle brake. Sometimes called D-30M. Chinese production version similar to original D-30.

Self-propelled howitzer SORA features whole upper part of 122mm howitzer D-30J mounted on the rear end of modified FAP 2026 BS/AV truck chassis. Main functions of the weapon system, such as navigation, gun lying, loading of ammunition and deployment, are fully automatic. [1][2]

Sep 22, 2019 · RFM's 1/35 scale T-34/ D30 will be an interesting subject well within the skills of the average modeller. The T-34/122 was an Syrian SPG conversion of the T-34 tank. It was a self-propelled vehicle armed with a 122 mm D-30 howitzer on the rear of the upper hull.

The T-34/D30 122 mm Syrian Self Propelled Howitzer was a Syrian self propelled gun (SPG) conversion of the T-34 tank, armed with a 122 mm D-30 howitzer on the front of the upper hull. Built from surplus stocks of the T-34, the T-34/D30 was first used against Israel in the 1973 during the Yom Kippur War.

The Syrian T-34/122 self-propelled howitzer is a local conversion that combines the chassis of the obsolete T-34 tank with the highly regarded Russian 122-mm D-30 towed howitzer. The T-34 turret was removed and the interior gutted; only the driver's position was untouched.

The Korean light SPG The M-1977 122mm self propelled (SP) gun/howitzer is another typical North Korean product, a mix between the mass-built VT-322 APC coupled with the 122mm D-30 gun-howitzer, with enclosed sides and open top.