2S19M1-155 "MSTA-S

MSTA-S Modernized Self-Propelled Howitzer of 155mm Caliber (2C19M1-155) is modern self-propelled artillery system equipped with new long-range 155mm gun, automated loading system and improved automated laying and fire control system.
The 155mm MSTA-S self-propelled howitzer can fire only from the halt, both direct and indirect fire without preliminary preparation of firing positions.

Description

The 155mm 2S19М1-155 MSTA-S self-propelled howitzer is designed for destruction and neutralization:

►Artillery and mortar batteries, tanks convoy, control stations;

► Anti-air and anti-missile assets;

► Radio electronic facilities;

► Field fortified and logistics facilities ;

►Manpower and firing means in fortified tactical locality, concentration area and in the time of deploying for action.

43.0 t

Weight

5 PAX

Crew

60 km/h

Maximum road speed

500 km

Cruising range

The 155mm MSTA-S Modernized Self-Propelled Howitzer equipped with improved ALFCS-155 automated laying and fire control system. It provides the firing tasks with the maximum firepower at any time, under various weather conditions and at all seasons of the year taking into account change of initial speed of a shell. The self-propelled howitzer can conduct fire from topographically and geodetically unprepared emplacements through the use of ASUNO-155. The crew works with digital terrain map displayed on monitor screen. The 155-mm MSTA-S 2S19М1-155 self-propelled howitzer is capable of firing various of separately loaded 155mm ammunition NATO standard, as well as KRASNOPOL-M2 laser-guided projectile.

Characteristics

Caliber, mm	155
Barrel length, clb	52
Charge chamber capacity, l	23
Maximum rate of fire, round/min	6 - 8
Maximal firing range, km:
HEF projectiles	30
ERFB BB HEF with gas generator	41
KRASNOPOL-M2 laser-guided projectiles	17
Ammunition allowance, pcs.	45
Ammo loading	automatic round feed and semi-automatic charge feed
Firing time from targeting, s	30
Firing time on the march as part of battalion, min	3