2S3 Akatsiya – Φώτο &; Βίντεο

SO-152 (СО-152) is a Soviet 152.4 mm self-propelled gun developed in 1968. It was a response to the American 155 mm M109. The development started in 1967 according to the Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Soviet Union from July 4, 1967. In 1968 the SO-152 was completed and in 1971 entered service. Its GRAU designation is 2S3 (2С3). The fighting vehicle also received the additional designation Ακατσιγιά (Акация), which is Russian for acacia.

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The 2S3 Akatsiya is a self-propelled artillery system developed by the Soviet Union in the 1970s. It is based on the chassis of the T-54/55 tank and armed with a 152 mm howitzer. The 2S3 Akatsiya can fire various types of ammunition, including high-explosive, armor-piercing, smoke, illumination, and nuclear shells. The 2S3 Akatsiya has a crew of four and can travel at a maximum speed of 63 km/h on roads and 30 km/h off-road. The 2S3 Akatsiya was widely used by the Soviet Army and its allies in various conflicts, such as the Afghan War, the Iran-Iraq War, and the First Chechen War. The 2S3 Akatsiya is still in service with some countries, such as Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, and Syria.