2S19 Msta

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The 2S19 Msta (Russian: Мста, named after the Msta River) is a conventional self-propelled 152 mm howitzer designed by the Soviet Union during the later part of the Cold War. It is based on the T-80U tank hull, but powered by the T-72's diesel engine. There is also a NATO 155mm-compatible version intended for export by the Russian Federation.

[edit] Development

The Msta is a modern howitzer designed for employment as a crew-served weapon or fitting into self-propelled artillery mountings. Current production of the towed model is designated Msta-B while the self-propelled model is the Msta-S, also known by the GRAU index 2S19.

[edit] Specifications

Msta-S specifications provided by manufacturer

• Calibre: 152 mm
• Combat weight: 42 t
• Crew: 5
• Maximum range: 28.5 km
• Rate of fire: 8 rounds per minute
• Weapon elevation: -4° to +68°
• Weapon traverse: 360°
• Maximum tow speed: 60 km/h
• Deployment time: 2 to 2.5 minutes
• Unit of fire: 60 rounds