2S19M1 (Msta-SM1) Russian 152mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)

2S19M1

Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)

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Basic Information

Name

2S19M1 (Msta-SM1) Russian 152mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)

Designation

2S19M1

Alternate Designation

2S19M1; Msta-SM1

Equipment Type

Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)

Manufacturer

Uraltransmash

Date of Introduction

2000

Description

The 2S19M1 (Msta-SM1) Russian 152mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) Improved version with an automatic laying system and Glonass. Upgrade to the 2S19 Msta-s. The 2S19 "Msta-S" (Russian: Мста, after the Msta River) is a 152.4 mm self-propelled howitzer designed by Russia/Soviet Union, which entered service in 1989 as the successor to the 2S3 Akatsiya. The vehicle is based on the T-80 tank hull but is powered by the T-72's diesel engine.

Ground Specifications

Crew 5

Mobility Type Tracked

Main Weapon 152 mm 2A64 Long Barrel Gun

Engine Diesel (840 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" An Improved version. Prototype.

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

2S19M2 "Msta-SM2" (2013) An Improved 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) A 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 a modified turret, fitted with an over-and-under dual autoloaded 152mm howitzer. Development of this variant was abandoned in favor of an entirely new artillery system using the same designation.

System

Alternative Designation 2S19M1; Msta-SM1

Estimated out of service date 2038

Manufacturer Uraltransmash

Type Self-propelled howitzer

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

Dimensions

Length 7.15 m

Width 3.38 m

Height 2.99 m

Weight, Combat 42 tons

Ground Pressure INA

Automotive

Engine Name V84-A

Engine Type Diesel

Engine Power 840 hp

Cruising Range 500 km

Speed, Maximum Road 60 km/h

Speed, Average Cross 25 km/h

Speed Maximum Swim Not Amphibious km/h

Gradient 60 deg

Side Slope 30 deg

Vertical Step 0.85 m

Trench 2.8 m

Fording Depth (Without Preparation) 1.2 m

Fording Depth (With Preparation) 5.0 m

Suspension torsion bar

Auxiliary Power AP-18D system

Communications

Primary R-173M

Secondary R-168-25UE-2 Radio

Intercom 1V116 intercom

Main Gun

System

Name 152 mm 2A64 Long Barrel Gun

Type 152 mm

Manufacturer Motovilikha Plants

Breech Type Vertical sliding wedge

Loader Type Automated

Max Rate of Fire 8 rds/min

Sustain Rate of Fire 3-4 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

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

Note # 2 The 2S19M1 to fire all 152 mm howitzer ammunition in the Russian inventory, including those rounds designed for very old Soviet weapons such as the D-20.

Ammunition (Option 1)

Type 152-mm 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 152-mm 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 152-mm 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 12.7mm Anti-Aircraft Machine Gun

Type 12.7mm Anti-Aircraft Machine Gun

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

Max Rate of Fire 700-800 rds/min

Weight (Gun Only) 25 kg

Weight (On Tripod) 41 kg

Weight (50-Round Belt) 11 kg

Length (Total) 1,560 mm

Action Gas Operated

Feed System 50-Round Belt

Sights Iron Sights

Ammunition

Type Rifle

Caliber 12.7 mm 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 Kapustnik-B 1V126 fire control system,

Computerized FCS Yes

Modernised Gun Control Equipment 2E46M.

Automated Fire Control System 1V168 ASUNO-S (Success)

Grot-B GLONASS Receiver Yes

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, self-orientating gyro stabilisation system

Indirect Fire 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

Note # 1 Returns the barrel to its firing line automatically after every shot

Note # 2 conduct fire missions at the maximum rate of fire by day or night and in all weather conditions whether the target can be seen or not.

Protection

Hull Armor Classified

Turret Armor Classified

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, Накидка or cape camouflage system

Camouflage IR Reduction 30 %

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

42000 kg

Operators (1)

Russia

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