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Iran has experienced self-propelled howitzer D-30

In the Internet there were photos- and video, there is shown a self-propelled version of one of the world's most common Soviet 122-mm D-30 howitzer, According to the Russian newspaper.

В Иране испытывают самодвижущуюся гаубицу Д-30

At present, the sample being tested (See video here).

Two additional special wheels and hydraulics have significantly improved characteristics of the mobility tools. The installation is now able to independently move around the battlefield and to change position, without waiting for the tractor.

Only a few hundred copies are in Iranian army D-30, made by local defense enterprises. Iranian designation howitzers - HM40.

Iranian defense industry mastered the production of shells for howitzers, including active and reactive, increasing the firing range of from 15 to 21 km.

Last year, it also became known for creating wheel ACS using the D-30 on the basis of KrAZ-5233. Its feature is the automated loading system, Increased rate instruments. According to some reports, self-propelled gun is still in the status of the test sample. At least, its serial production data are not available.

Recall, 122-mm howitzer D-30, developed in the early 1960s. Today, it stands on the arms of several dozen armies of the world. Weight gun - about 3200 kg. Greatest shooting range - 15,4 km. The mass of high-explosive fragmentation projectile - 21,7 kg.

                          
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