2S31 Vena

2S31 Vena

Type	Self-propelled mortar
Place of origin	Russia
Service history
In service	2014–present
Production history
Designer	Motovilikha Plants
Designed	1980-2007
Manufacturer	Motovilikha Plants
Produced	1996
Specifications
Weight	19.1 tons
Length	7 m
Width	3 m
Height	3 m
Crew	4

Elevation	-4° to +80°
Traverse	360°
Rate of fire	8-10 rounds per minute
Maximum firing range	7.2-13 km

Main armament	2A80 120 mm mortar
Secondary armament	7.62 mm PKTM machine gun
Engine	Diesel UTD-29 450 hp
Power/weight	26 hp per ton
Suspension	Individual torsion bar
Operational range	600 km
Speed	70 km/h

The 2S31 Vena (Russian: 2С31 Вена) is a Russian amphibious self-propelled 120 mm mortar system. "2S31" is its GRAU designation.

Description

The 2S31 consists of a 120mm 2A80 rifled gun-mortar mounted on the chassis of the BMP-3 infantry combat vehicle.^[1] It was developed by Joint Stock Venture "Plants of Motovilikha" (Russian: ОАО "Мотовилихинские заводы"). The 2S31's turret is equipped with digital automated fire control system, navigation system, and optical/electronic reconnaissance and target acquisition system. Its 2A60 gun-mortar is capable of launching a high-explosive mortar projectile with a maximum range of 18,000 metres.^[1]

The 2S31 is currently in service with Russia, Azerbaijan, and Venezuela.^[1]

References

1 2 3 Foss, Christopher (10 May 2016). "SOFEX 2016 - Russia shows firepower [SOFEX16D1]". London: Jane's Information Group. Archived from the original on 22 December 2016. Retrieved 29 September 2016.

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