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Land ForcesRussia

2S43 Malva

152mm self-propelled howitzerFielded 2023Pending verification
Land ForcesRUS
2S43 Malva
Photo: Nickel nitride · CC0, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
Type152mm self-propelled howitzer
Date of introduction2023
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerOAO Central Research Institute BUREVESTNIKMed[1]
Configuration8x8Med[1]
Crew5Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length13 m43 ftMed[1]
Width2.75 m9 ftMed[1]
Height3.1 m10 ftMed[1]
Combat weight32 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
ChassisBAZ-6910-027 Voschina 8×8 wheeled chassisMed[1]
EngineYaMZ-8424.10Med[1]
Engine power470 hpMed[1]
Cruising range1,000 km621 mi · 540 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed80 km/h50 mph · 43 ktMed[1]
Fording1.4 mMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorThe Vehicle has an armored cab. Cab armor provides protection of the crew against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters.Med[1]
Fire control
Fire control systemBoth 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 SMed[1]
Weapons and payload options · 1Confidence · Source
Shell152 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
A total of 30 shells with associated charges are carried for the main gun.
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.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Russia
Sources
  1. 2S43 Malva 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 (CC0)