Destroys enemy tanks, artillery and fortified areas: what the Russian 2S3M "Akatsiya" self-propelled gun is capable of

Russian military personnel at the forefront 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 work of the equipment after receiving the coordinates of enemy positions from the UAV calculation.

2S3M "Akatsiya" is a modernized turret-type howitzer on a light-armored high-speed tracked chassis. The vehicle has improved communication equipment, and work has also been carried out to fully replace imports.

"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 - 60 rounds

• Projectile weight - 43.56 kg

• Basic chassis - SAM "Krug"

• Engine power - 520 hp

Earlierwww1.ru reported that the latest Russian floating armored personnel carrier BT-3Fentered the stage of state tests. During the tests, the product must confirm the specified characteristics in water and on land in various climatic zones, as well as undergo firing tests, both on the move and from a place.

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