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| 2S43 Malva | |
|---|---|
 2S43 undergoing testing | |
| Type | Self-propelled artillery |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Uralvagonzavod |
| Produced | Limited number ordered for field trials 2022, production scheduled for 2023.[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 32 t (71,000 lb) |
| Length | 13 m (42 ft 8 in)[2] |
| Crew | 5[3] |
| Caliber | 152mm |
| Barrels | 1 |
| Carriage | BAZ-6909 |
Main armament | 152mm mm 2A65 gun |
| Engine | YaMZ-8424.10 diesel 470hp |
The 2S43 Malva is a Russian self-propelled 152mm cannon. "2S43" is its GRAU designation. It's development began as early as 2020, and is currently undergoing field trials.[4][5]
Variants
[edit]Uralvagonzavod is developing a 155mm variant intended for export in addition to the 152mm domestic variant.[6]Operators
Russia – Unknown number purchased for field trials.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_august_2021_global_security_army_industry/uralvagonzavod_to_complete_development_of_malva_self-propelled_howitzer_in_2022.html
- ^ https://en.defence-ua.com/industries/russians_molded_their_analogue_of_caesar_self_propelled_artillery_production_start_date_unknown_yet-4018.html
- ^ https://en.defence-ua.com/industries/russians_molded_their_analogue_of_caesar_self_propelled_artillery_production_start_date_unknown_yet-4018.html
- ^ "Russia at final stage of testing new family of latest artillery systems". TASS. Retrieved 2022-11-28.
- ^ "Completion of Russian 152mm 2S43 Malva self-propelled howitzer tests planned for late 2022 | Defense News August 2022 Global Security army industry | Defense Security global news industry army year 2022 | Archive News year". www.armyrecognition.com. Retrieved 2022-11-28.
- ^ "Uralvagonzavod to complete development of Malva self-propelled howitzer in 2022 | Defense News September 2021 Global Security army industry | Defense Security global news industry army year 2021 | Archive News year". www.armyrecognition.com. Retrieved 2022-11-28.