MSTA-B
MSTA-B
Towed Howitzers
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Basic Information
Name
MSTA-B
Designation
MSTA-B
Alternate Designation
2A65
Equipment Type
Towed Howitzers
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1987
Description
The MSTA-B is a towed howitzer designed to engage stationary and moving targets using direct and indirect fire modes. It features a reduced weight to facilitate transport operations and can employ the Krasnopol laser-guided shell. The MSTA-B towed howitzer was introduced in the Soviet Army in the 1980s. It was deployed during the military campaign in Chechnya.
Ground Specifications
Crew
6
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Towed Howitzers
Status
Active
Also Known As
2A65
Origin
Russia
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
1987
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
6
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber
152 millimeter
Mass — Max Weight
7,000 kilogram
Performance — Main Gun Max Range
24,700 meter
Rate — Max Rate of Fire
8 roundperminute
Time — SetUp Time
2 minute
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Projectiles: Krasnopol
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Artillery
Land > Artillery
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000353
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
7000 kg
Related Equipment (1)
Variant of
Operators (2)
Russia
Ukraine
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