Howitzer D30J 122mm

Technical data 122mm D30J
Calibre 122 mm
Muzzle velocity 730 m/s
Range of max. 17.300 m
Barrel length with muzzle brake 4785 mm (39.5 cal.)
Barrel length without muzzle brake 4270 mm (35.5 cal.)
Length of riffling 3400 mm
Powder chamber length 594 mm
Field of action in elevation -7° to 70°
Normal barrel recoil length on firing 740 – 930 mm
Max. allowed recoil length 940 mm
Length of howitzer in travelling position 5330 mm
Breadth of howitzer in travelling position 2190 mm
Height of howitzer in travelling position 1700 mm
Height of howitzer in combat position at 0° elevation (to shield tip) 1420 mm
Clearance 325-345 mm
Tyre dimensions 9,00-20
Mass of howitzer in combat position 3350 kg
Mass of howitzer in travelling position 3440 kg
Barrell mass 1050 kg
Rate of fire 6-8 rds/minute
Max. speed on good road (asphalt – concrete) to 60 km/h