2S3 Akatsiya

Self-propelled artillery Soviet UnionIn service since 1971

Key specs

Type: Self-propelled artillery
Origin: Soviet Union
Manufacturer: Uraltransmash
Designer: Petrov Design Bureau
Designed: 1967
Entered service: 1971
Produced: 1967–1993
Units produced: 4,000
Status: In service
Crew: 4

Overview

2S3 Akatsiya is a self-propelled artillery system from the Soviet Union, made by Uraltransmash. It entered service in 1971; it was produced from 1967 to 1993; 4,000 were built. It fires 152.4 mm shells up to 24 km. It is used or was used by Azerbaijan, Algeria, Angola, Armenia and 16 other countries, and saw combat in the Second Karabakh War, the Russo-Ukrainian War, the Iraq War, among others.

Armament

Main armament: 152.4 mm D-22 howitzer L/27(46 rounds, maximum)
Caliber: 152.4 mm
Maximum range of fire: 24 km
Rate of fire: 4 rds/min
Secondary armament: 7.62 mm remotely controlled PKT tank machine gun(1,500 rounds)

Dimensions and weights

Weight: 28 t
Length: 8.40 m
Width: 3.25 m
Height: 3.05 m

Mobility and protection

Engine: V-59(12-cylinder 4-stroke V-shaped water-cooled diesel)
Power: 383 kW
Road speed: 63 km/h
Off-road speed: 45 km/h
Operational range: 500 km
Fuel capacity: 830 l
Suspension: independent torsion bars with hydraulic shock absorbers of 1st and 6th road wheels
Armour: 15 mm (hull)30 mm (turret and hull front)

Weapons and ammunition on board

PKT 7.62×54mmR

Sources

Wikipedia (ru): 2С3, Wikipedia
Wikipedia: 2S3 Akatsiya, Wikipedia

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2S3 Akatsiya

Key specs

Self-propelled artillery

Overview

Specifications

Weapons and ammunition on board

Users & conflicts

Sources