Russian Army receives the batch of 2S19М1 Msta-S self-propelled guns

30 June, 2023 2S19M1 Msta-S ACS. June 2023. Russia.

Photo credits: Rostec The military-industrial complex of Russia has delivered to the army a batch of 2S19?1 Msta-S self-propelled guns. The State Corporation "Rostec" said that it was the first batch as part of the implementation of the 2023 state defense procurement program.

The howitzers have already been sent to their places of permanent deployment. Nevertheless, the corporation classified the exact number of ACS that were transferred. Before being sent to the troops, all combat vehicles were tested and accepted by the customer at the training ground.

According to the manufacturer, the maximum firing range of the 2S19?1 Msta-S ACS is 29 kilometers.

Ammunition of the Msta-S self-propelled gun. Photo credits: Russian media

"The ammunition is 50 rounds. The speed is up to 60 km/h, the operational range is more than 600 km," Rostec Corporation stated.

After an upgrade, ACS are able to fire high-explosive, rocket-assisted jammer projectiles, as well as Krasnopol laser-guided projectiles. The upgraded version of the 2S19?1 Msta-S 152mm ACS is equipped with an automated fire control system (FCS), which allows it to fire at targets around the clock and in all weather conditions. According to Rostec representatives, FCS provides autonomous determination of current coordinates and automatic calculation of ACS for firing from indirect lying position, as well as performing evasive manoeuvres.