2S9-1 Sviristelka Russian 120mm Self-Propelled Mortar
2S9-1 Sviristelka
Self-Propelled Mortar (SPM)
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Basic Information
Name
2S9-1 Sviristelka Russian 120mm Self-Propelled Mortar
Designation
2S9-1 Sviristelka
Alternate Designation
2S9-1 Sviristelka
Equipment Type
Self-Propelled Mortar (SPM)
Manufacturer
Motovilikha Plants
Date of Introduction
1988
Description
2S9-1 Sviristelka Russian 120mm Self-Propelled Mortar features some internal redesigns and is capable of carrying 40 shells instead of 25. Since this variant was in production for about only 1 year it is less common than the original 2S9.
Ground Specifications
Crew
4
Mobility Type
Tracked
Main Weapon
120mm gun/mortar
Engine
Diesel (240 hp)
Max Speed
60.0 km/h
Range
500.0 km
Variants
2S23 NONA-SVK
A BTR-80 based version is the 2S2.
NONA-K
Towed 2B16 version.
2S9
The 2S9 NONA (Новейшее Орудие Наземной Артилерии - Newest Ordnance of Ground Artillery) is an extremely light-weight self-propelled and air-droppable 120 mm gun-mortar designed in the Soviet Union, which entered service in 1981. The 2S9 chassis is designated the S-120 and based on the aluminium hull of the BTR-D airborne multi-purpose tracked armoured personnel carrier. More generally, the 120 mm mortar is referred to as the Nona, with the 2S9 also known as the Nona-S. A BTR-80 based version is the 2S23 or Nona-SVK and the towed 2B16 version is named the Nona-K. Although no figures have been released, it is estimated that well over 1,000 2S9 were built.
SO-120 2S9 Anona
The 120 mm SO-120 2S9 Anona (Anemone) self-propelled gun/mortar (SPG/M) was first seen in public in May 1985 and is an airborne artillery assault vehicle that was developed to carry out two tactical functions.
2S9-1M
The 2S9-1M is an upgraded variant of the baseline SO-120 2S9 Anona-S. The upgraded vehicle is designed to maintain the battlefield viability of the original SO-120 until a replacement - likely to be the Lotus fire support vehicle based on the BMD-4M - can be developed and introduced into service.
System
Alternative Designation
2S9-1 Sviristelka
Type
Self-Propelled Mortar
Caliber
20 mm
Manufacturer
Motovilikha Plants
Family
2S9 Family
Chassis
S-120 and based on the aluminum hull of the BTR-D airborne multi-purpose tracked armored personnel carrier.
Crew
4 ea
Displacement Time
30 min
Emplacement Time
30 min
Airborne Capable
Yes
Dimensions
Length (Gun Forward)
6.02 m
Length (Hull)
5.89 m
Width
2.63 m
Height
2.3 m
Weight, Combat
8.7 tons
Ground Pressure
INA
Automotive
Engine Name
5D20
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
240 hp
Cruising Range
500 km
Speed, Maximum Road
60 km/h
Speed, Average Cross
40 km/h
Speed Maximum Swim
10 km/h
Graident
60 %
Side Slope
30 %
Vertical Step
0.7 m
Trench
2.0 m
Fording Depth
Amphibious
Main Weapon System
System
Name
1 x 2A60 120mm gun/mortar
Type
Mortar
Caliber
120 mm
Length, Barrel
24 calibers
Breech Type
Combined semi-automatic breechblock with wedge locking mechanism and powder gases plastic obturator
Loader Type
Manual, with ramming being automatic
Max Rate of Fire
8-10 rds/min
Rate of Fire, Sustained
4 rds/min
Muzzle Brake Type
INA
Max Elevation
+80 deg
Min Elevation
-4 deg
Traverse Range
70 deg
Traverse Left
35 deg
Traverse Right
35 deg
Maximum Range of Fire (Ordinary Projectiles)
8.85 km
Maximum Range of Fire (Mines)
7.15 km
Maximum Range of Fire (Rocket Assisted Projectiles)
12.8 km
Note
The 2S9-1 NONA can fire German and French 120 mm mortar rounds
Ammunition (Option 1)
Type
OF-49 HE-FRAG/OF-51 HE-FRAG Projectile
Caliber
120 mm
Muzzle Velocity
367 m/s
Explosive
A-IX-2 explosive
Effective Range
8.85 km
Projectile Weight
17.3 kg
Basic Load
40 total, any combination of 120mm Projectiles
Ammunition (Option 2)
Type
OF-50 HEAT (Rocket Assisted) Projectile
Caliber
120 mm
Muzzle Velocity
560 m/s
Fuse Type
INA
Maximum Effective Range
12.8 km
Rocket Motor Start Time
10-13 seconds after the projectile leaves the barrel
Fin Stabilized
Yes
Pentration
650 mm
Basic Load
40 total, any combination of 120mm Projectiles
Ammunition (Option 3)
Type
OF-843B Mortar Bombs
Caliber
120 mm
Variants
OF-843B, OF-34 and OF-38 high-explosive fragmentation, S-843 and 3S9 illumination, 3Z2 incendiary and 3D5 smoke
Muzzle Velocity
119-331 m/s
Fuse Type
INA
Maximum Effective Range
8.8 km
Basic Load
40 total, any combination of 120mm Projectiles
Coaxial Weapon System
System
Name
1 x 7.62mm PKT (Kalashnikov's Machine Gun)
Type
General-Purpose Machine Gun
Caliber
7.62 mm
In Service
1961-present
Manufacturer
Degtyaryov plant
Max Rate of Fire
650 rds/min
Length (Overall)
1,203 mm
Length (Barrel)
605 mm
Weight (Gun Only)
9 kg
Weight (Tripod Only)
7.7 kg
Action
Gas-operated, open bolt
Function
In use as a front-line infantry and vehicle-mounted weapon with Russia's armed forces
Feed System
Non-disintegrating metal 50 round belts in 100 and 200/250 round ammunition boxes
Sights
Iron Sights
Note
The 7.62 PKT can be controlled remotely
Ammunition
Type
Rifle
Caliber
7.62 mm
Muzzle Velocity
825 m/s
Maximum Effective Range (With Sight Adjustments)
100-1,500 m
Basic Load
1,500 Rounds
Fire Control
Name
INA
Computerized FCS
Yes
Thermal Sight Vehicle Commander
Yes, with three day vision devices
Thermal Sight Gunner
Yes, with panoramic day sight
Main Gun Stabilization
INA
Indirect Fire
Yes
Direct Fire
INA
Land Navigation
Yes
Protection
Hull Armor
Capable of stopping 12.7mm rounds at the front of the vehicle with protection from 7.62mm rounds from the side.
Turret Armor
16 mm
Applique Armor
INA
Explosive Reactive Armor
No
Active Protection System
INA
Mine Clearing
No
Self-Entrenching Blade
No
NBC Protection
PAZ NBC system
Smoke Equipment
INA
Fire-Extinguishing System.
PPO centralised ethylene-bromide fire-extinguishing system.
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Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Self-Propelled Mortar System
Land > Infantry Vehicles > Self-Propelled Mortar System
Filter Label
2
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
6.02 m
Width
2.63 m
Height
2.3 m
Weight
8700 kg
Operators (11)
Russia
Ukraine
Belarus
Azerbaijan
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Moldova
Syria
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Venezuela
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