D-49 (122 mm)

Description

The 122 mm D-49 is a Soviet cannon armament used by their armoured fighting vehicles. Currently, the only vehicle using the D-49 in-game is the SU-122-54.

Vehicles equipped with this weapon

• SU-122-54

General info

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Available shells

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Comparison with analogues

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Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

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History

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See also

Other 122 mm cannon weapons used by the USSR:

• A-19 (122 mm)
• D-25S (122 mm)
• D-25T (122 mm)
• D-25-44T (122 mm)
• D-30T (122 mm)
• M-62-T2S (122 mm)

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