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2S5 Giatsint-S

Self-propelled artillerySoviet UnionIn service since 1978
2S5 Giatsint-S
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Key specs

Type
Self-propelled artillery
Designer
Uraltransmash
Designed
1967
Entered service
1978
Produced
1976–1991
Units produced
1,122
Status
In service
Crew
5

Self-propelled artillery

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Overview

2S5 Giatsint-S is a self-propelled artillery system from the Soviet Union. It entered service in 1978; it was produced from 1976 to 1991; 1,122 were built. It fires 152 mm shells up to 33.1 km. It is used or was used by the Soviet Union, Belarus, Russia, Ukraine and 3 other countries, and saw combat in the Russo-Ukrainian War, the Second Chechen War, the First Chechen War, among others.

Specifications

Armament
Main armament
152 mm 2A37 L54-caliber gun (30 rounds)
Caliber
152 mm
Maximum range of fire
33 km
Secondary armament
1× 7.62 mm machine gun
Dimensions and weights
Weight
28 t
Length
8.33 m
Width
3.25 m
Height
2.76 m
Mobility and protection
Engine
Diesel
Power
388 kW
Road speed
62 km/h
Off-road speed
25 km/h
Operational range
500 km
Suspension
torsion bar
Armour
15 mm (.59 in)

Users & conflicts

Conflicts
Soviet–Afghan WarFirst Chechen WarSecond Chechen WarRusso-Ukrainian War
Operators
BelarusRussiaUkraineUzbekistanEthiopiaFinlandSoviet Union

Sources

  1. Wikidata: Q222812, Wikidata
  2. Wikipedia (pl): 2S5 Hiacynt, Wikipedia
  3. Wikipedia (uk): 2С5 «Гіацинт-С», Wikipedia
  4. Wikipedia: 2S5 Giatsint-S, Wikipedia

Figures from the infobox of the English Wikipedia article, completed from Wikidata and the article in other languages where it gives none; where there are several versions, the first one given. Operators include former ones; the side that used a vehicle in a war is derived from its operators.