The SO-152 (Russian: СО-152), usually known by its GRAU designation 2S3 (Russian: 2С3), is a Soviet 152.4 mm self-propelled gun developed in 1968, as a response to the American 155 …

The SO-152 (GRAU 2S3 Akatsiya) is a Soviet 152.4 mm self-propelled gun. It was first developed in 1968 to answer the American 155 mm M109 howitzer. Development started in 1967, an it …

2S3 Akatsiya SO-152 (СО-152) is a Soviet 152.4 mm self-propelled gun developed in 1968. It was a response to the American 155 mm M109. The development started in 1967 according to …

Mar 15, 2025 · The 2S3 Akatsiya is armed with the 2A33 152mm howitzer, which is a modified variant of the D-20 towed howitzer but with a bore, and evacuator added behind the muzzle …

Feb 27, 2022 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the 2S3 Akatsiya (SO-152) / (M1973) 152mm Self-Propelled Artillery (SPA) including pictures.

The 2S3 was intended for inventory of artillery regiments of Soviet tank and motor rifle divisions. At first only one gun battalion of each artillery regiment was equipped with the Akatsiya (18 …

The 2S3 comprises a modified version of the 152-mm towed howitzer D-20 and a chassis similar to the SA-4/GANEF launch vehicle. The thick tube extends beyond the front of the hull by the …

The 2S3 has become a truly battle-tested weapon system, first used in Wrath during the Soviet-Afghanistan war (1979-1989). It was subsequently deployed during the Tajikistan Civil War …

The 2S3 provides highly mobile, all-terrain fire support for motorized rifle and tank divisions. Its maximum range with a normal round is the same as that of the 152-mm towed howitzer D-20 …

The 2S3 Akatsiya is a Russian self-propelled howitzer. It was developed in the Soviet Union during the 60’s by UZTM Uraltransmash. The 2S3 Akatsiya was put into service in 1971.