152mm M.1943 (D-1)

152mm M.1943 (D-1)
Image: 152mm M.1943 (Red Army Photo)
Year1943
Weapon TypeHeavy Howitzer
Origin & DesignerRussia/Petrov
Numbers Produced2.827
Crew8
Calibre152.4mm
Elevation-3° to +63°
Traverse35°
BreechInterrupted Screw
RecoilHydropneumatic
Gun Sight[@gun_sight]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
CarriageSplit Trail
Trailers[@trailers]
Gun Shield3.5mm
Armoured Plate[@armoured_plate]
Barrel Length4.207mm (L/24.6)
Overall Length8.90m
Width2.27m
Height2.34m
WeightWeight in Traction: 3.640 kg
Weight in Action: 3.600 kg
Round Weight43.5 kg
Muzzle Velocity508 m/s
Feed[@feed]
Magazine Capacity[@magazine_capacity]
Practical Rate of Fire[@practical_rate_of_fire]
Rate of Fire3-4 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire[@maximum_rate_of_fire]
Maximum Ceiling[@maximum_ceiling]
Maximum Ground Range[@maximum_ground_range]
Maximum Range12.400m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
TractionMotorised
Variants[@variants]
NotesIn 1942 the Soviet high command wanted a new divisional howitzer to replace the 152mm M-10. The new weapon had to be mobile and have a calibre of 152mm. The problem was solved by mounting the barrel from the 152mm M-10 (adding a new muzzle break) on the chassis of the 122mm M-30. The result was a modern medium howitzer, which was mobile and had decent range. It was adopted as the 152mm D-1 and issued to corps artillery regiments.