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Land ForcesRussia

2S19M2 Msta-SM2

152 mm self-propelled howitzerIn serviceFielded 2003Pending verification
Land ForcesRUS
2S19M2 Msta-SM2
Photo: Aleksey Kitaev (Алексей Китаев) · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
Type152 mm self-propelled howitzer
Date of introduction2003
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
ManufacturerUraltransmashMed[1]
Crew5Med[1]
Displacement time1.5 minMed[1]
Emplacement time1.5 minMed[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length7.15 m23 ftMed[1]
Width3.38 m11 ftMed[1]
Height2.99 m10 ftMed[1]
Combat weight43.24 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
ChassisModified T-72Med[1]
EngineV-84MSMed[1]
Engine power1,000 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)5.0 mMed[1]
Protection
Armor MaterialRolled homogeneous armour that is further protected by Combination-K armour.Med[1]
NBC ProtectionYes, System Sensor Radiation Device and chemical intelligence (PRRM)Med[1]
Smoke EquipmentYes, via the exhaust manifoldMed[1]
Grenade LauncherYes, six 81 mm Toucha 902B grenade launchers that fire the ZD-6 smoke grenadeMed[1]
Camouflage systemYes, new Nakidka "cloak" set systemMed[1]
Armament
LoaderAutomatedMed[1]
Rate of fire (max)10 (New upgraded FCS) rds/minMed[1]
Rate of fire (sustained)4-5 rds/minMed[1]
Max elevation+68 degMed[1]
Min elevation-3 degMed[1]
Main armament1 x 2A64 Long Barrel Howitzer, 152 mmMed[1]
Secondary armament1 x NSV (Russian НСВ Никитина-Соколова-Волкова)Med[1]
Maximum firing range29 km18 mi · 16 nmiLongest-range ammunition listedMed[1]
Fire control
Fire control systemNew automatic fire control system. ASUNO-M 1V169-1 System with the 1V180-1 fire control system; 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
152 mm howitzer 2A65A towed version of the same gun.[1]
1K17 Szhatie -A "laser tank" armed with a battery of lasers meant to disable optoelectronic systems; uses Msta-S chassis and turret.[1]
2S33 "Msta-SM"Improved version. Prototype.[1]
2S19M1 (2000)Improved version with automatic laying system and Glonass.[1]
2S19M2 "Msta-SM2" (2013)mproved version currently in production equipped with a new automatic fire control system which increases the rate of fire. Digital electronic maps are now available which significantly speeds up the terrain orientation [1]
2S19M1-155 (2006)155mm export version of the 2S19M1, fitted with an L/52 gun with a range of 40+ km.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 3Confidence · Source
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
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
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 most modern variant of the 2S19 Family the 2S19M2 entered in service in Russia's Armed Forces in 2013, the 2S19 M2 152 mm self-propelled howitzer is a new upgraded howitzer with enhanced performance characteristics and improved operational parameters.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
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Sources
  1. 2S19M2 (Msta-SM2) 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
  • 2026-10-04 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
  • 2026-10-07 Added photo (CC BY-SA 4.0)