Flies by plane, hits more than 24 km - what is known about the new Russian self-propelled howitzers 'Malva'

The state corporation Rostec has handed over the first batch of new 152mm self-propelled artillery guns 'Malva' to the Ministry of Defense.

They are designed to destroy command posts, defensive structures, artillery, missile and mortar batteries, air defense systems, armored columns and enemy manpower.

Characteristics of SAO 'Malva'

The self-propelled gun is four-wheel drive, runs on a diesel engine. Created on the basis of a BAZ chassis with an 8x8 wheel formula. Thanks to its wheeled chassis, it can quickly deploy and leave its position, evading counter fire. Also it can:

• travel off-road and on civilian roads without refueling for up to 1100 km;
• be transported by Il-76 aircraft over long distances;
• shoot at a rate of more than seven shots per minute in several directions;
• destroy targets with fragmentation high-explosive shells at a range of more than 24 km.

In addition, the manufacturer points out that this model of weapons is relatively inexpensive to produce.