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The SO-152 (Russian: СО-152), usually known by its GRAU designation 2S3 (Russian: 2С3), is a Soviet 152.4 mm self-propelled gun developed in 1968, as a response to the American 155 mm M109 howitzer. Development began in 1967, according to the Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Soviet Union from July 4, 1967. In 1968, the SO-152 ...
As of 16 July 2024, at least 134 have been lost in the Russian Invasion of Ukraine. [44] 2S3 Akatsiya: 152 mm self-propelled howitzer 600 [42] Soviet Union: 500+ in storage. [42] As of 16 July 2024, at least 166 have been lost in the Russian Invasion of Ukraine. [44] 2S5 Giatsint-S: 152 mm self-propelled howitzer 100 [42] Soviet Union: 300 in ...
On 16 November, Russian media claimed that the Russian military successfully repelled a counterattack by assault groups from the Armed Forces of Ukraine, resulting in Ukrainian armed forces losses of up to 140 personnel, two tanks, two armored combat vehicles, six vehicles, and two 2S3 Akatsiya self-propelled artillery units. [102]
Destroyed Russian 2S3 152-millimeter self-propelled artillery system near Kherson in May 2023. Pacific Press - Getty Images. There’s a logic to this, as the sheer weight of fire from Russian ...
The 2S35 Koalitsiya-SV (Russian: 2С35 «Коалиция-СВ», lit. '"Coalition-SV"') is a Russian self-propelled gun first seen in public (initially with its turret covered) in 2015 during rehearsals for the Moscow Victory Day Parade. The 2S35 is expected to supplement and eventually replace the 2S19 Msta in the Russian Ground Forces. [3]
The 2S1 Gvozdika (Russian: 2С1 «Гвоздика», "Carnation") is a Soviet self-propelled howitzer introduced in 1972 and is in service in Russia and other countries as of 2024. It is based on the MT-LBu multi-purpose chassis, mounting a 122 mm 2A18 howitzer. "2S1" is its GRAU designation.
Russian Tanks, 1900–1970: The Complete Illustrated History of Soviet Armoured Theory and Design, Harrisburg Penn.: Stackpole Books. ISBN 0-8117-1493-4. Zaloga, Steven J., James Grandsen (1984). Soviet Tanks and Combat Vehicles of World War Two, London: Arms and Armour Press. ISBN 0-85368-606-8
Krasnopol has been widely used by Russian forces since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine; its compatibility with various Russian artillery systems such as D-20 and 2A65 Msta-B towed howitzers, and self-propelled 2S3 Akatsiya, 2S19 Msta-S and 2S35 Koalitsiya-SV howitzers make it a common sight on all fronts and more popular than the ...