Soviet towed howitzer D-30 has become a textbook for the US military, stationed in Texas, writes the resource Popular Mechanics.
US military, charged with advising the army of small developing states, learn to operate the old Soviet artillery gun D-30. This is the 3rd SFAB brigade, according to the material.
The publication notes, that adopted by the USSR in 1963 year towed 122-mm howitzer, in large quantities supplied to the countries of the Warsaw Pact, as well as foreign buyers. Today it is located at approximately 65 countries, including American allies and partners.
But before teaching partners the proper use of howitzers, you need to study it thoroughly. We must become experts, and not only because of the type of weapon, but also throughout the artillery of those years, still used in developing countries, cites a resource of the word of one of the American officers.
reported, that the new brigades (SFAB) formed to assist third countries in the creation of ground forces and the professional training of military personnel, who should be able to counter both insurgents, and external enemies.
The author recalls, that the D-30 was produced in the USSR, China, Egypt and Iraq. They are efficient and cheap to operate.. Mass of the gun - 3,2 t, Barrel length - 4660 mm, rate of fire up to 8 rds. / min. Sighting range - up to 15,3 km.
