D30 Saddam - Sulaimaniyah, Iraq - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

The D30 was developed during the 50's and entered service in the 60's. It was exported to many operators around the world, countries directly aligned with the Soviet bloc or non-aligned. It saw plenty of action, specially in the Iran-Iraq war but also in other conflicts from the 60's on.

This specific 122 mm howitzer is on display the outdoor exhibit of the Red Museum, a place which was a battlefield during the 1991 Kurdish upraise against the regime of Saddam Hussein. By the way, in Iraq the D30 too the name of Saddam. Simple "Saddam".

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"The 122-mm howitzer D-30 (GRAU index 2A18) is a Soviet howitzer that first entered service in 1960. 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. Although no longer manufactured in the countries of the former Soviet Union, the D-30 is still manufactured internationally and is in service in more than 60 countries' armed forces.

The barrel assembly of the 2A18 gun is used in the 2S1 self-propelled howitzer. There are also Egyptian, Chinese, Serbian, and Syrian self-propelled variants and conversions. The Syrian conversion utilizes the hull of the T-34 tank."

What type of artillery is this?: Howitzer Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds What military of the world used this device?: Iraq Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Artillery is no longer operational: yes Still may work: no Are there any geocaches at this location?: No Date artillery was in use: Not listed Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed

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