2S23 Nona-SVK
Overview
2S23 Nona-SVK
Russian army 2S23 Nona-SVK on parade in Saint Petersburg in 2018.
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Soviet Union - Burevestnik
Soviet Union - SKB-172 of the Motovilikha plant
1990 - present (series production)
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Nona
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
Media
2S23 Nona
Forward view of 2S23 Nona self-propelled mortar.
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2S23 Nona
Side view of 2S23 Nona showing lack of side doors.
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2S23 Nona
Two 2S23 Nona self-propelled mortars with 120mm gun/mortar on the move.
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2S23 Nona
Two 2S23 Nona self-propelled mortars.
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2S23 Nona-SVK
Russian army 2S23 Nona-SVK on parade in Saint Petersburg in 2018.
Source: Vitaly V. Kuzmin
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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.
