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2S19 Msta


NATO: M1990


Overview

2S19 Msta

Forward view of 2S19 self-propelled howitzer.
Source: Vitaly V. Kuzmin - © GNU Attribution Share Alike license

Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Self-propelled howitzer
Entered service
1989 for 2S19
2008 for 2S19M1
2013 for 2S19M2
Status
In service
Development
1976 - 1989 for 2S19
1998 - mid 2000's for 2S19M1
Developer
Soviet Union - OKB-2 Barrikady (ordnance)
Soviet Union - Uraltransmash (chassis)
Production
1988 - present
1986 (6 prototypes)
Producer
Soviet Union - Uraltransmash
Russia - Uraltransmash
Unit cost
$ 1.6 million for 2S19 in 1998
$ 3 million for 2S19M1 in 2014
Number produced
At least 720
Reportedly over 1.100 by 2019
Designations
Msta (official nickname, river in Russia)
Ferma (design project name)
Russian for "farmhouse"
2S19 (GRAU index)
Obyekt 316 (GABTU index)
M1990 (NATO reporting name)
Notable users
Russia
Ukraine
Venezuela

Description

Introduction

The 2S19 is a late Cold War era tracked 152mm self-propelled howitzer of Soviet origin. Development started in the 1980's and it was accepted for service in 1989. The 2S19 was developed to replace the older 2S3 and 2S5 self-propelled howitzers. The 2S19 is nicknamed Msta, which is a river in Russia.

Design

The 2S19 is based on a T-80 tank chassis that is fitted with an engine and drive train derived from the T-72. The crew of five consists of a commander, driver, gunner and two loaders. The driver is seated at the front, the turret in the middle and the drive train in the rear of hull. The turret houses the rest of the crew and automated loading system.

Firepower

The 2S19 is armed with a 152mm 2A64 howitzer connected to an autoloader. The maximum range is 24.7km with standard ammunition, 29km with base bleed rounds and 36 km with rocket assisted rounds. The autoloader provides a maximum rate of fire of 7 to 8 rounds per minute. An external loading tray is fitted at the rear of the turret allowing external rounds to be used at a rate of up to 6 rounds per minute. A total of 50 152mm rounds are carried in the vehicle. A 12.7mm NSVT heavy machine gun is mounted on the turret roof for self-defense.

Protection

The 2S19 is operated from under full armor protection. The steel armor provides a good level of protection against small arms fire and shell splinters. An NBC and fire extinguishing system are standard and 6 smoke grenade dischargers are fitted to the turret.

Mobility

The T-80 tracked chassis provides the 2S19 with a very good cross country mobility. A 780hp or 840hp diesel engine provides propulsion. The maximum speed on roads is 60 km/h. An auxiliary power unit provides power when the engine is not running.

Users

Russia is the main user of the 2S19, but limited quantities have been exported to various nations. It is expected that production and sales will continue. Thus far over 700 units have been produced.

Variants

2S19M1

Several Russian army 2S19M1 self-propelled howitzers on parade in 2012.
Source: Vitaly V. Kuzmin - © GNU Attribution Share Alike license

List of 2S19 variants

2S19
First production model, introduced in 1989. Most numerous production model, and still common despite M1 and M2 upgrades.
2S19M1
Upgrade of the 2S19 with improved fire control system with automated laying system and GLONASS positioning system. Introduced in 2008.
2S19M2
Deep modernization of the 2S19, introduced in 2013. Features the 2A64M2 ordnance with faster automatic loader. Features a digital fire control system and allows for multiple round simultaneous impact fire missions. The M2 can be easily identified by the larger side skirts.

Details

Facts 2S19
General
Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Self-propelled howitzer
Crew
5 (commander, driver, gunner, 2 loaders)
Dimensions
Weight
42 t combat load
Length
11.92 m with howitzer forward
6.04 m hull
Width
3.38 m
Height
3.35 m
Main armament
Type
152mm 2A64 47-caliber howitzer
Mount
Main gun in turret
Ammunition
Maximum of 50 shells
42 regular shells and 4 Krasnopol is common loadout
Elevation
-4° to +64°
Traverse
360°
Rate of fire
7 to 8 rpm
Range
24.7 km with standard rounds
29 km with base bleed rounds
Secondary armament
Type
12.7mm NSVT heavy machine gun
Mount
Turret roof
Ammunition
300 rounds, 50 ready to fire
Elevation
-3° to +70°
Traverse
9° left to 255° right
Stabilizer
No
Chassis
Chassis type
Tracked chassis, 6 roadwheels
Layout
Idler front, drive sprocket rear
Ground pressure
0.87 kg/cm²
Tread
2.80 m
Suspension
Torsion bar
Automotive
Engine model
V-84A
Engine type
V-shaped 12-cylinder four-stroke water-cooled supercharged diesel
Power output
780 hp
Transmission
Mechanical, 7 forward, 1 reverse
Mobility
Speed
60 km/h on road
Range
500 km on road
Power to weight ratio
18.6 hp/t
Obstacle crossing
Ground clearance
0.45 m
Wall
0.5 m
Trench
2.6 m
Gradient
60 %
Slope
30 %
Fording
1.2 m unprepared
5 m with deep wading kit
Protection
Armor type
Steel
Armor thickness
15 mm turret
NBC system
Yes
Smoke system
2x3 Type 902V Tucha smoke grenade dischargers
Exhaust diesel injection
Fire suppression
Yes
Equipment
Night vision
Yes
Fire control
1V124 automated gun control
1P22 panoramic artillery sight
TKN-3V direct fire day and night sight
Radio
R-173 radio
1B116 intercom
APU
AP-18D 16 kW gas turbine

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