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 mm M109 howitzer.

The 2S3 became a well-known self-propelled artillery after combat operations in Afghanistan where it proved to be an effective and reliable artillery system. 2S3s were used quite successfully during two Chechen wars and military conflicts on the territory of former USSR.

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 completed, accepted for service in 1971 entered service. Its GRAU designation is 2S3.

Feb 27, 2022 · The 2S3 has become a truly battle-tested weapon system, first used in anger during the Soviet involvement in Afghanistan (1979-1989). It was then pressed into action during the Tajikistan Civil War (1992-1997) and used during both of …

Mar 30, 2013 · OVERVIEW: The Soviet 2S3 152mm Self Propelled (not "Propeller" like the box art says) Howitzer was developed in 1968 as a Soviet Red Army response to the U.S. M109 then in service. The 2S3 Akatsiya, known as the M1973 in the west, is a fully tracked vehicle with fully rotating turret housing the D-22 152.4mm howitzer.

Dec 26, 2024 · Expanding on that, several modernization proposals for the 2S3 Akatsiya were made during the Soviet era, none of which were implemented. According to materials from the btvt_2019 resource, in 1975, the Akatsiya’s developer, Design Bureau No. 3, proposed upgrades such as extending the barrel and increasing the firing rate to 5–6 rounds per ...

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 (1992-1997) and served in two Chechen wars (1994-1996, 1999).

The 2S3 is a tracked 152mm self-propelled howitzer of Soviet origin. It was developed from 1967 onward and was accepted for Soviet service in 1971. The Russian nickname is Akatsiya, which is Russian for the acacia flower. The NATO designation is M1973.

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. – – – Armament – Gun : 2A33 152 mm (40-46) Machine gun: PKT 7.62 mm (1500) Range : 17.4 km / 20.5 km assisted projectiles Rate of fire : 3-4 ...

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 length...