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2S23 Nona-SVK



Overview


2S23 Nona-SVK

Russian army 2S23 Nona-SVK on parade in Saint Petersburg in 2018.

Source: Vitaly V. Kuzmin - © GNU Attribution Share Alike license

Origin
Russia
Type
Self-propelled gun-mortar
Entered service
1991
Status
In service
Development
1981 - late 1980's
Developer
Soviet Union - TsNIITochMash
Soviet Union - Burevestnik
Soviet Union - SKB-172 of the Motovilikha plant
Production
1984 (single prototype)
1990 - present (series production)
Producer
Russia - Motovilikha Plant
Number produced
At least 60 by 2016
Unit cost
$ 570.000 in 2012
Designations
2S23
GRAU index
Nona
Notable users
Russia
Venezuela

Description


Introduction

The 2S23 Nona is a self-propelled mortar of Russian origin. It was developed in the late 1980’s as a more mobile and less costly alternative to the 2S9 Anona. It is designed to support troops with both direct and indirect fire.

Layout

The 2S23 is based on the widely used BTR-80 chassis. It features a modified 2S9 Anona turret with a breech loaded gun/mortar of comparable design. The chassis differs from the BTR-80 in having no firing ports and the side doors have been removed.

Firepower

The 2S23 is able to provide both direct and indirect fire with its breech loaded smoothbore 120mm 2A60 gun/mortar. The maximum range is 9 km with standard rounds and 12.8 km with rocket assisted rounds. Armored vehicles can be engaged using a dedicated anti-tank HEAT round out to 1 km. Only 30 120mm rounds are carried. A 7.62mm PK machine gun is mounted on the turret roof for self-defense.

Protection

The steel armor protects the crew from small arms fire and shell splinters all around. Over the frontal arc the armor resists 12.7mm heavy machine gun rounds. An NBC system is standard and six smoke grenade launchers are fitted to the turret.

Mobility

The 8x8 chassis provides good mobility on roads and off road. The maximum speed is 80 km/h on roads. Compared to the 2S9 Anona the 2S23 is faster and more fuel efficient, but is less capable in the field. Even though the large turret makes the 2S23 less stable in the water, it retains the amphibious capability.

Users

Several dozen 2S23 are in Russian service. It is used by the army and naval infantry. Venezuela has also acquired the 2S23.

Details


Facts 2S23 Nona-SVK
General
Origin
Russia
Type
Self-propelled gun-mortar
Crew
4 (commander, driver, gunner, loader)
Dimensions
Weight
14.5 t combat load
Length
7.40 m
Width
2.90 m
Height
2.50 m
Main armament
Type
120mm 2A60 L24.2 gun-mortar
Ammunition
30 shells
Elevation
-4 to +80 degrees
Traverse
-35 to +35 degrees
Stabilizer
No
Secondary armament
Type
7.62mm PKT machine gun
Mount
Turret roof
Ammunition
500 rounds
Traverse
Manual traverse and elevation
Stabilizer
No
Chassis
Chassis type
Wheeled chassis, 8x8
Track
2.41 m
Tire size
13.00 x18
Automotive
Engine
KaMAZ-7403 V8 diesel, 260 hp
Transmission
Manual, 5 forward, 1 reverse
Fuel
290 L
Mobility
Max speed
80 km/h on road
10 km/h in water
Power to weight ratio
17.9 hp/t
Turn radius
13 m
Obstacle crossing
Ground clearance
0.48 m
Wall
0.5 m
Trench
2 m
Gradient
60 %
Slope
30 %
Fording
Amphibious
Protection
Armor type
Steel
NBC system
Yes
Smoke
2x3 Type 902B Tucha smoke grenade dischargers
Equipment
Night vision
Yes, TNVE-4B sight for driver
Radio
R-173

Media


Related articles


2S9 Nona-S

The armament used on the 2S23 is derived from the 2S9 Nona-S. The 2S9 uses a tracked chassis and was produced in the decade before the 2S23 was introduced.

BTR-80

The 2S23 Nona is based on the BTR-80 chassis.