Self-propelled howitzer 2S3 Acacia, Kubinka tank museum
virtual excursion to the tank museum of Kubinka
Soviet heavy self-propelled howitzer 2S3 “Acacia”
Self-propelled howitzer 2S3 was developed in 1971. Produced serially. It was in service with the Soviet Army.
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Tactico-technical characteristics of ACS 2C3 “Acacia”
Weight – 27.5 tons
Crew – 4 people
Overall dimensions (length x width x height) – 7765х 3250 х 2595 mm.
Armament 2С3:
gun (howitzer) – 1 piece, caliber-152 mm., ammunition – 46 shots
machine gun – 1 piece, caliber – 7.62 mm., ammunition – 1500 shots
Armor protection – bulletproof
Engine power – 520 horsepower
The maximum speed is 63 km / h
Cruising range on the highway – 500 km.
The depth of the water barriers to be surfaced is 1.05 m.
Features of the design of automatic control system 2С3
Base – special with the use of the SU-100P parts
The overall layout – the control compartment and the engine-transmission are located in the front of the hull; The fighting compartment is in the middle and aft parts of the machine, as well as in the turret.
Armament – a cannon (howitzer) is placed in a rotating turret.
Protection – the body and the tower are welded, from rolled armored plates; there is a system for sealing inhabited compartments, as well as a filter-ventilation unit.
Chassis – engine 12-cylinder, four-stroke diesel, transmission and chassis are similar to SU-100 P.