152 mm howitzer 2A65, Military howitzer in Novy Urengoy, Russia
The 152 mm howitzer 2A65 Msta-B is a Soviet-designed towed artillery piece mounted on a split trail carriage, featuring a 23.7-foot (7.2-meter) barrel with a muzzle brake and hydraulic recoil system for rapid firing operations.
Introduced into service in 1987 after a decade of development, the 2A65 was designed to replace older Soviet artillery models such as the D-20 and ML-20, providing enhanced range and firepower during the late Cold War period.
The howitzer has been featured in numerous military parades and demonstrations throughout Russia and former Soviet states, serving as a symbol of Soviet-era artillery engineering and technological advancement in long-range fire support systems.
Operated by a crew of eight personnel, the 2A65 can fire up to 7 rounds per minute and achieve a maximum range of approximately 15.3 miles (24.7 kilometers) with standard ammunition, or 17.7 miles (28.5 kilometers) with base bleed projectiles.
The howitzer fires standardized 152 mm ammunition including the Krasnopol laser-guided projectile, allowing for precision strikes against fortified positions, and forms the main armament of the self-propelled 2S19 Msta-S artillery system with shared components.
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