Russia
2S3 152mm Self-Propelled Gun-Howitzer
Gary's Combat Vehicle Reference Guide

2S3
GENERAL DATA
 2S3M
Alternative Designations152mm 2S3M Akatsiya
Country of OriginCIS (formerly USSR)
RoleRegimental artillery vehicle
Date Of Introduction1973
Crew4
Combat Weight30.3 tons (27.5 mt)
Ground Pressure?
Length, Hull 25.43 ft (7.75 m)
Width, Overall 10.53 x 10.27 ft (3.21)
Height, Overall 10.27 ft (3.13 m)
PERFORMANCE
 2S3M
Engine520 hp (388 kw) V-59 V-12 multi-fuel diesel
Range280 miles (450 km)
Road Speed37 mph (60 km/h)
Cross Country Speed?
Swim SpeedN/A
Fording Depth3.3 ft (1.00 m)
Emplacement/Displacement Time3/3 minutes
PROTECTION
 2S3M
ArmorTurret: 0.8 in (20 mm).  Turret Top: 0.6 in (15 mm)
Applique ArmorN/A
Explosive Reactive ArmorN/A
Active Protective SystemN/A
NBC Protection SystemYes
Smoke EquipmentN/A
ARMAMENT
2S3M
Type Mount Typical Ammo Load
152mm, 34 caliber barrel length, 2A33 cannon Turret; semi-automatic loading; double baffle muzzle brake 46.
Frag-HE, HEAT, smoke, illumination, DPICM, DPICM-BB, incendiary, chemical, flechette, semi-active laser-guided Krasnopol-M Frag-HE
7.62mm PKT machine gun Bow; ball-mounted 1500
FIRE CONTROL
 2S3M
Fire Control SystemIndirect Fire: PG-4 Panoramic Telescope (PANTEL)
Direct Fire: OP 5-38
Main Gun StabilizationN/A
Infrared Searchlight?

NOTES

VARIANTS

2S3
Original production model.

Recognition features:
  • Fully tracked vehicle.
  • Six large, unevenly spaced road wheels with four support rollers.
  • Double baffle muzzle brake.
  • Gun tube overhang.
  • Two recoil cylinders above gun tube.
  • Large turret set back on hull. Turret roof has single rotatable hatch.
2S3
2S3M
1973. An upgrade version of the 2S3. See data above.

The 2S3M turret contains the 2A33 cannon, fire-control equipment, ammunition storage space, and work positions for commander, gunner, and loader. The cannon extends beyond the vehicle front and has an electrical loader/rammer attached to the cradle. Ammunition is stored in the rear of the chassis and can be replenished through a hatch in the rear panel.
2S3M
2S3M1
Upgrade of 2S3M.

Last updated:  29-JUL-2004
Copyright ©2004 Gary W. Cooke
To the best of my knowledge all military data and images presented in these pages are UNCLASSIFIED, NON-SENSITIVE, and approved for public release.

Sources:
FM 17-98 Scout Platoon.
OPFOR Worldwide Equipment Guide.