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Land ForcesRussia

2S19 Msta-S

152mm self-propelled howitzerFielded 1989Pending verification
Land ForcesRUS
2S19 Msta-S
Photo: Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation · CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
Type152mm self-propelled howitzer
Date of introduction1989
ProliferationAt least 8 countries
ManufacturerUraltransmashMed[1]
Crew5Med[1]
Displacement time1.5 minMed[1]
Emplacement time1.5 minMed[1]
Dimensions and weight
Height2.99 m10 ftMed[1]
Weight42 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
ChassisModified T-72Med[1]
EngineV84-AMed[1]
Engine power780 hpMed[1]
SuspensionTorsion barMed[1]
Cruising range500 km311 mi · 270 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed60 km/h37 mph · 32 ktMed[1]
Cross-country speed25 km/h16 mph · 13 ktMed[1]
Fording depth (Without Preparation)1.2 mMed[1]
Fording depth (With Preparation)5 mMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorThe protection offered by the hull is unclear as it is understood to be based on the T-72. In its standard configuration the T-72A is built from rolled homogeneous armour that is further protected by Combination-K armor.Med[1]
NBC ProtectionYes, System Sensor Radiation Device and chemical intelligence (PRRM)Med[1]
Smoke EquipmentYes, To obscure itself the vehicle can inject diesel into its exhaust manifold, to create a smoke screen that can be employed for no more than 10 minutes, using 10 litres of fuel per minute when in use.Med[1]
Grenade LauncherYes, six 81 mm Toucha 902B grenade launchers that fire the ZD-6 smoke grenadeMed[1]
Camouflage systemYes, Накидка or cape camouflage systemMed[1]
Armament
LoaderAutomatedMed[1]
Rate of fire (max)8 rds/minMed[1]
Rate of fire (sustained)3-4 rds/minMed[1]
Max elevation+68 degMed[1]
Min elevation-3 degMed[1]
Main armament1 × turret mounted 2A46 howitzer, 152 mmMed[1]
Secondary armament1 x NSVT 12.7mm Heavy Machine GunMed[1]
Maximum firing range29 km18 mi · 16 nmiLongest-range ammunition listedMed[1]
Fire control
Fire control systemEectric and mechanical control system designated 2Eh46; Returns the barrel to its firing line automatically after every shotMed[1]
Computerized FCSYesMed[1]
Thermal Sight Vehicle CommanderYes, PZU-5 or PZU-7 sightMed[1]
Thermal Sight GunnerYes, Panoramic 1P22 sight and 1P23 direct fire setMed[1]
Main Gun StabilizationYes, via the 2Eh46Med[1]
Ballistic ComputerYesMed[1]
Artillery Command and Control System1V12M Falstet artillery command and control systemMed[1]
Variants
2A65 MSTA-B (M1986) 152-mm towed howitzeThis is the same 152-mm weapon as the 2S19 on a two-wheel towed carriage with split trails.[1]
MSTA-KThis was a prototype comprising a MAZ (8 x 8) truck supporting a modified turret fitted with the 2S19.[1]
2S19M MSTA-SThis variant, developed by mid-2000, featured the ASUNO automatic gun fire-control system.[1]
2S19M1 MSTA-SThis system features the ASUNO fire-control system and a 155-mm main gun.[1]
2S19M1-155Uraltransmash has developed a variant of the 2S19M1 fitted with a NATO-standard 155-mm/52-cal cannon for the export market.[1]
2S19M2 MSTA-SM2/2S33This is an upgraded version of the MSTA-S. It features a new ASUNO-M automatic fire-control system, which increases the rate of fire to 10 rounds per minute.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 3Confidence · Source
152-mm Frag-HE, OF-72152 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
24.7 km15 mi · 13 nmi
Quantity
50 Total Rounds of any 152mm combination projectile
Muzzle velocity
864 m/s
Projectile weight
43.56 kg
Fuze
RGM-2 PD
152-mm Frag-HEAT, BP-540152 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
27 km17 mi · 15 nmi
Quantity
50 Total Rounds of any 152mm combination projectile
Muzzle velocity
655 m/s
Projectile weight
27 kg
Fuze
GPV-3 PD
152-mm Frag-HE BB, OF-91152 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
29 km18 mi · 16 nmi
Quantity
50 Total Rounds of any 152mm combination projectile
Muzzle velocity
828 m/s
Projectile weight
42.86 kg
Fuze
KZ-88 PD
Summary

The 2S19 "Msta-S" (Russian: Мста, after the Msta River) is a 152.4 mm self-propelled howitzer designed by the 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.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
AzerbaijanBelarusEthiopiaGeorgiaRussiaUkraineVenezuela
Sources
  1. 2S19 Msta-S Russian 152mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC BY 4.0)