Military85 mm divisional gun D-44
Artillery Systemconfirmed
The 85-mm divisional gun D-44 was a Soviet divisional 85-mm calibre field artillery gun used in the last action of World War II. It was designed as the replacement for the 76 mm divisional gun M1942 (ZiS-3). The gun was no longer in front-line service with the Russian Ground Forces, until being pressed back into service in the Russo-Ukrainian War in 2023. Wartime service included use by communist forces during the Vietnam War and by Arab forces during their conflicts with Israel.
Specifications
| Type | Artillery System |
| Origin | Soviet Union |
| Manufacturer | Uralmash |
| Introduced | 1946 |
| Status | In service |
| Length | 8.34 m |
| Range | 1.15 km |
| Crew | 8 |
| Caliber | 85 mm |
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