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2S7 Pion

Self-propelled artillerySoviet UnionIn service since 1976
2S7 Pion
Photo: Barrakketh · CC BY-SA 3.0 · background removed

Key specs

Type
Self-propelled artillery
Designer
Kirov Plant
Entered service
1976
Produced
1975–1990
Units produced
468
Status
In service
Crew
14

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Overview

2S7 Pion is a self-propelled artillery system from the Soviet Union. It entered service in 1976; it was produced from 1975 to 1990; 468 were built. It fires 203 mm shells up to 47.5 km. It is used or was used by Azerbaijan, Angola, Georgia, North Korea and 5 other countries, and saw combat in the Second Karabakh War, the Russo-Ukrainian War, the Second Chechen War, among others.

Specifications

Armament
Main armament
203 mm 2A44 gun L/56.2
Caliber
203 mm
Maximum range of fire
48 km
Dimensions and weights
Weight
47 t
Length
10.50 m
Width
3.38 m
Height
3.00 m
Mobility and protection
Engine
V-46-I V12 turbocharged diesel
Power
630 kW
Road speed
50 km/h
Operational range
650 km
Suspension
torsion bar
Armour
10 mm (0.39 in)

Users & conflicts

Conflicts
Soviet–Afghan WarFirst Chechen WarSecond Chechen WarRusso-Ukrainian WarSecond Karabakh War
Operators
AngolaAzerbaijanGeorgiaNorth KoreaRussiaUkraineBelarusPolandSlovakia

Sources

  1. Wikidata: Q222824, Wikidata
  2. Wikipedia (ru): 2С7, Wikipedia
  3. Wikipedia: 2S7 Pion, 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.