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Land ForcesRussia

2S34 Hosta/Chosta

120mm self-propelled mortarFielded 2012Pending verification
Land ForcesRUS
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
Type120mm self-propelled mortar
Date of introduction2012
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerMotovilikha Plants CorporationMed[1]
Crew4Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Width2.85 m9 ftMed[1]
Height2.83 m9 ftMed[1]
Combat weight16 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
ChassisThe same chassis as the 2S1 GvasdikaMed[1]
EngineYaMZ-238NMed[1]
Engine power300 hpMed[1]
Cruising range500 km311 mi · 270 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed60 km/h37 mph · 32 ktMed[1]
Cross-country speed40 km/h25 mph · 22 ktMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorThe Hosta uses the same chassis as the 2S1 Gvosdika. It is based on a modified MT-LB multi-purpose tracked armored vehicle chassis. The vehicle has a welded steel armor hull and turret. It provides protection against small arms fire and artMed[1]
Turret ArmorThe vehicle has a welded steel armor hull and turret. It provides protection against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters.Med[1]
Applique ArmorAvailableMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Smoke Equipmenttwo banks of three 81 mm electrically operated 81 mm smoke grenade dischargers arMed[1]
Armament
Secondary armament1 x 7.62mm PKT (Kalashnikov's Machine Gun) General-Purpose Machine GunMed[1]
Maximum firing range13 km8 mi · 7 nmiLongest-range ammunition listedMed[1]
Fire control
Computerized FCSYes, The 2A80-1 is equipped with a new fire control system that improved accuracy, rate-of-fire and allow the gun to shoot all types of 120mm shells from a distance of 500m to 14km.Med[1]
Weapons and payload options · 2Confidence · Source
HE120 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
13 km8 mi · 7 nmi
Quantity
40 Rounds
Muzzle velocity
INA
Projectile weight
17.3 kg
Laser Guided 120mm Round120 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
13 km8 mi · 7 nmi
Quantity
40 Rounds
Muzzle velocity
INA
Summary

The 2S34 "Chosta" or "Hosta" is a 120mm self-propelled mortar carrier designed and manufactured in Russia. The 2S34 was first revealed at the TVM-2014 Moscow Defense exhibition, in August 2014.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
Russia
Sources
  1. 2S34 Hosta/Chosta Russian 120mm Self-Propelled Mortar, 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