2S19M2 (Msta-SM2) Russian 152mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)

2S19M2

Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)

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Basic Information

Name

2S19M2 (Msta-SM2) Russian 152mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)

Designation

2S19M2

Alternate Designation

2S19M2

Equipment Type

Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)

Manufacturer

Uraltransmash

Date of Introduction

2003

Description

The most modern variant of the 2S19 Family the 2S19M2 entered in service in Russia's Armed Forces in 2013, the 2S19 M2 152 mm self-propelled howitzer is a new upgraded howitzer with enhanced performance characteristics and improved operational parameters. Highlighted on static display, the 2S19M2 is also performing an impressive live firing demonstration at Russian Arms Expo 2015.

Ground Specifications

Crew 5

Mobility Type Tracked

Main Weapon 152mm Howitzer

Engine Liquid cooled and includes a gas turbocharger.Diesel (1000 hp)

Max Speed 60.0 km/h

Range 500.0 km

Variants

152 mm howitzer 2A65 A towed version of the same gun.

1K17 Szhatie - A "laser tank" armed with a battery of lasers meant to disable optoelectronic systems; uses Msta-S chassis and turret.

2S33 "Msta-SM" Improved version. Prototype.

2S19M1 (2000) Improved version with automatic laying system and Glonass.

2S19M2 "Msta-SM2" (2013) mproved version currently in production equipped with a new automatic fire control system which increases the rate of fire. Digital electronic maps are now available which significantly speeds up the terrain orientation in difficult geographical conditions and allows performing faster and more efficiently firing missions.

2S19M1-155 (2006) 155mm export version of the 2S19M1, fitted with an L/52 gun with a range of 40+ km.

2S27 "Msta-K" Wheeled variant (K = kolyosnij), based on a 8x8 truck chassis. There were several different prototypes, including one based on a KrAZ-ChR-3130 and two based on the Ural-5323 (with and without turret).

2S30 "Iset" Improved version, prototype only.

2S35 "Koalitsiya-SV" Project for a new artillery system for the Russian land forces (SV = sukhoputniye voyska). Early prototypes consisted of a 2S19 chassis with modified turret, fitted with an over-and-under dual autoloaded 152mm howitzer. Development of this variant was abandoned in favour of an entirely new artillery system using the same designation

System

Alternative Designation 2S19M2

Type Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)

Estimated out of service date 2058

Manufacturer Uraltransmash

Family Msta-S 2S19 family

Crew 5 ea

Chassis Modified T-72

Displacement Time 1.5 min

Emplacement Time 1.5 min

Navigation System Yes, GNSS

Air Conditioning Unit Yes, the AP18DM system

Note The 2S19M2 can be distinguished from other variants by the presence of two external stowage containers on the right side of the turret.

Dimensions

Length 7.15 m

Width 3.38 m

Height 2.99 m

Weight, Combat 43.24 tons

Ground Pressure INA

Automotive

Engine Name V-84MS, the vehicle is capable of being outfitted with a V-92S2, which is used in the T-90

Engine Type Liquid cooled and includes a gas turbocharger.Diesel

Engine Power 1,000 hp

Auxiliary Power AP-18D system

Suspension torsion bar

Cruising Range 500 km

Speed, Maximum Road 60 km/h

Speed, Average Cross 25 km/h

Speed Maximum Swim Not Amphibious

Gradient 60 %

Side Slope 30 %

Vertical Step 0.85 m

Trench 2.8 m

Fording Depth (Without Preparation) 1.2 m

Fording Depth (With Preparation) 5.0 m

Communications

Primary 1 x R-173M

Intercom 1 x 1V116 intercom

Main Gun

System

Name 1 x 2A64 Long Barrel Howitzer

Caliber 152 mm

Type Howitzer

Breech Type Vertical sliding wedge

Manufacturer Motovilikha Plants

Loader Type Automated

Max Rate of Fire 10 (New upgraded FCS) rds/min

Sustain Rate of Fire 4-5 rds/min

Muzzle Brake Type Double baffle

Max Elevation +68 deg

Min Elevation -3 deg

Traverse Range 360 deg

Range Finder Type INA

Central Bore Evacuator Yes

Travel Lock Yes

TZM-K 2F66-1 Capable Yes

Multiple Round Simultaneous Impact (MRSI) Capable Yes, this is a new update

Note # 1 Engage a target within 30 seconds of receiving target coordinates,

Note # 2 Automated unsighted gun laying and its restoration after each shooting.

Ammunition (Option 1)

Type Frag-HE, OF-72

Caliber 152 mm

Muzzle Velocity 864 m/s

Fuse Type RGM-2 PD

Maximum Effective Range 24,700 m

Complete Projectile Weight (OF-45) 43.56 kg

Basic Load 50 Total Rounds of any 152mm combination projectile

Ammunition (Option 2)

Type Frag-HEAT, BP-540

Caliber 152 mm

Muzzle Velocity 655 m/s

Fuse Type GPV-3 PD

Maximum Effective Range 27,000 m

Complete Projectile Weight 27 kg

Basic Load 50 Total Rounds of any 152mm combination projectile

Ammunition (Option 3)

Type Frag-HE BB, OF-91

Caliber 152 mm

Muzzle Velocity 828 m/s

Fuse Type KZ-88 PD

Maximum Effective Range 29,000 m

Complete Projectile Weight (OF-61) 42.86 kg

Basic Load 50 Total Rounds of any 152mm combination projectile

Note The 2S19 can fire the additional 152mm projectiles: 9K25 Krasnopol guided projectile and the 3-RB-30 radio jamming round

Coaxial Weapon System

System

Name 1 x NSV (Russian НСВ Никитина-Соколова-Волкова)

Type Anti-Aircraft Machine Gun

Caliber 12.7 mm

Manufacturer "Metallist", Uralsk, Kazakh SSR, Crvena ZastavaSerbia

Length (Total) 1,560 mm

Weight (Gun Only) 25 kg

Weight (On Tripod) 41 kg

Weight (50-Round Belt) 11 kg

Action Gas Operated

Max Rate of Fire 700-800 rds/min

Feed System 50-Round Belt

Sights Iron Sights

Ammunition

Type Rifle

Caliber 12.7 mm

Cartridge 12.7×108mm

Muzzle Velocity 845 m/s

Effective Firing Range (vs. Air Targets) 1,500 m

Effective Firing Range (vs. Ground Targets) 2,000 m

Basic Load 500 ea

Fire Control

Name New automatic fire control system. ASUNO-M 1V169-1 System with the 1V180-1 fire control system

Computerized FCS Yes

Gun Control System 1 x 2E46M2 gun control system

Thermal Sight Vehicle Commander Yes, PZU-5 or PZU-7 sight

Thermal Sight Gunner Yes, Panoramic 1P22 sight and 1P23 direct fire set

Main Gun Stabilization Yes, via the 2Eh46

Indirect Fire 1 x 1P22 Panoramic Telescope (PANTEL)

Direct Fire 1P23

Collimator K-1

Ballistic Computer Yes

Traverse Semi-Automatic

Artillery Command and Control System 1V12M Falstet artillery command and control system

Target Mode Simultaneous Fire Attack

Digital Electronic Maps Available

Note Returns the barrel to its firing line automatically after every shot

Protection

Hull Armor INA

Turret Armor INA

Armor Material Rolled homogeneous armour that is further protected by Combination-K armour.

Applique Armor INA

Explosive Reactive Armor No

Active Protection System INA

Mine Clearing No

Built-in bulldozer blade Yes

NBC Protection Yes, System Sensor Radiation Device and chemical intelligence (PRRM)

Smoke Equipment Yes, via the exhaust manifold

Grenade Launcher Yes, six 81 mm Toucha 902B grenade launchers that fire the ZD-6 smoke grenade

Grenade Range 200-300 m

Grenade Smoke Screen 30 m wide and 10 m high for 60 seconds per grenade

Automatic fire suppression systems. Yes

Camouflage system Yes, new Nakidka "cloak" set system

Camouflage IR Reduction 30 %

Image Sources

Notes https://armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/army-news-2020/russian-southern-district-receives-msta-sm-self-propelled-howitzers; https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2S19M2_on_RAE-2013_2.jpg;

Details

Country of Origin Russia

Category Self-Propelled Gun/Howitzer Artillery Systems

Land > Artillery > Self-Propelled Gun/Howitzer Artillery Systems

Classification

Domain

Ground

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

7.15 m

Width

3.38 m

Height

2.99 m

Weight

43240 kg

Operators (2)

Russia

China

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