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  "id": "2s43-malva",
  "name": "2S43 Malva",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "land",
  "country": "RUS",
  "category": "152mm self-propelled howitzer",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 2023,
  "operators": [
    "RUS"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 1,
  "summary": "The 2S43 Malva Russian 152mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) is built on an 8×8 wheeled chassis from the Bryansk Automobile Plant, This 152mm artillery system was developed as part of the \"Nabrosok\" research and development initiative.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Manufacturer",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "OAO Central Research Institute BUREVESTNIK",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Chassis",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "BAZ-6910-027 Voschina 8×8 wheeled chassis",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Configuration",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "8x8",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 5,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "length_m",
      "v": 13,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 2.75,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "height_m",
      "v": 3.1,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "combat_weight_t",
      "v": 32,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_name",
      "v": "YaMZ-8424.10",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_hp",
      "v": 470,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "road_range_km",
      "v": 1000,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_road_kmh",
      "v": 80,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fording",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "1.4 m",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fire control system",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Both the 2S43 and 2S44 are equipped with automated fire control systems (ASUNO), including: High-precision navigation systems; Automated firing data calculation; Digital communications; Satellite communication capabilities; Multiple Round S",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Hull Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "The Vehicle has an armored cab. Cab armor provides protection of the crew against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters.",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [
    {
      "name": "Shell",
      "role": "152 mm ammunition",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {},
      "qty": "A total of 30 shells with associated charges are carried for the main gun."
    }
  ],
  "variants": [],
  "art": "sph",
  "image": {
    "file": "2s43-malva.jpg",
    "thumb": "2s43-malva-thumb.jpg",
    "credit": "Nickel nitride",
    "license": "CC0",
    "url": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2S43_Malva_-_Army_2024-08-14_24.jpg",
    "title": "File:2S43 Malva - Army 2024-08-14 24.jpg"
  },
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    },
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Added photo (CC0)"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/2s43-malva.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-2s43-malva": {
      "title": "2S43 Malva Russian 152mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/2S43_Malva_Russian_152mm_Self-Propelled_Howitzer",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}