Russian military personnel on the front lines are effectively using 152 mm self-propelled artillery units 2S3M "Akatsiya" of domestic production. The video presented by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation shows footage of the combat operation of the equipment after receiving the coordinates of enemy positions from the UAV calculation.
2S3M "Akatsiya" is a modernized turret-type howitzer on a lightly armored high-speed tracked chassis. The vehicle has improved communication equipment, and work has been carried out on complete import substitution.
The self-propelled gun is designed to destroy and suppress tanks, artillery, self-propelled guns and other armored vehicles, destroy field and long-term defensive structures, suppress the rear and command and control bodies.
"Akatsiya" has high cross-country ability and mobility. This is relevant in areas with soft ground and during the spring thaw. In places where heavy wheeled vehicles risk becoming a target for enemy fire weapons.
Tactical and technical characteristics of 2S3M "Akatsiya":
- Crew/calculation — 4/6 people.
- Weight — 27.5 t
- Maximum firing range — 17.3 km
- Rate of fire — 3 rounds/min
- Ammunition load — 60 rounds
- Projectile weight — 43.56 kg
- Base chassis — SAM "Krug"
- Engine power — 520 hp
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