2S5

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2S5
2S5 Giatsint-S
Country Of origin USSR/Russia
Designation Self-propelled artillery
Configuration tract
Manufacturer:
Crew: 5 (section of 7 with 2 in ammo carrier)
Length 8.33 m
Width 3.25 m
Height 2.76 m
Weight 28.200 t
Clearance
Fording 1.05 m
Obstacle
Trench
Speed 62 km/h (road)
25 km/h (off-road)
Range 500 km
Primary armament 2A37 152-mm gun
Secondary armament 1×7.62 mm MG
Armour 15 mm
Power plant 520 hp (388 kW) Diesel
NBC Yes
Night

The 2S5 (Giatsint-S, "Hyacinth") is a turretless Soviet/Russian 152 mm self-propelled gun.

[edit] Production history

It was introduced in 1981 and has also been known as the M1981 by the United States.

[edit] Operators

The 2S5 was used in the Soviet Army and other Warsaw Pact armies. It was also exported to Finland where it is known as 152 Telak 91.

[edit] See also

Infantry fighting vehicle, List of AFVs, and List of artillery.

Soviet and post-Soviet armoured fighting vehicles after World War II
List of armoured fighting vehicles by country
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