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Rostec Demonstrates 155mm Self-propelled Howitzer
Rosoboronexport and UralVagonZavod (UVZ), both part of Rostec State Corporation, recently showcased the combat capabilities of the 155mm Msta-S self-propelled howitzer. The demonstration of the self-propelled gun system to Middle Eastern customers took place at the Nizhny Tagil Institute of Metal Testing’s (NTIIM’s) Staratel Proving Ground, Russia.
During the tests, the Msta-S SP howitzer hit all its targets and performed all planned manoeuvres. The Msta-S, developed at the initiative and with the participation of Rosoboronexport, uses a NATO standard 155mm gun and is designed to destroy artillery and mortar batteries, tank columns, command & control and reconnaissance posts.
“This combat vehicle has powerful artillery armament and road performance that are not inferior to modern armoured vehicles. It is equipped with advanced communications, satellite navigation and surveillance systems.
During the tests, the Msta-S showed excellent results in target engagement using an automated fire control and the Orlan-10E unmanned aerial reconnaissance system. I am sure that our Middle East partners were able to once again see the advantages of the Russian military equipment,” said Viktor Kladov, Director for International Cooperation and Regional Policy at Rostec.
During the tests, the Msta-S showed excellent results in target engagement using an automated fire control and the Orlan-10E unmanned aerial reconnaissance system. I am sure that our Middle East partners were able to once again see the advantages of the Russian military equipment,” said Viktor Kladov, Director for International Cooperation and Regional Policy at Rostec.
The Msta-S self-propelled howitzer can be successfully used against fortifications and field depots, manpower and firearms in strong points and at deployment lines, air defence, missile defence and electronic warfare assets. The howitzer is also capable of firing at sea targets within their reach.
“Today, Russia’s 155mm Msta-S self-propelled howitzer, manufactured by Uraltransmash, is steadily taking its place among the top artillery systems of the world. In terms of cost performance, it significantly outperforms competitors on the world market. We are expecting the Msta-S will be of considerable interest to countries in the Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region,” added Alexander Mikheev, Director General of Rosoboronexport.
Key Features
The 155mm Msta-S self-propelled howitzer is equipped with an automatic laying and fire control system, a thermal imaging sight coupled with a laser rangefinder, observation devices, a muzzle velocity radar, loading mechanisms, mechanised charge stowage, mechanisms for feeding projectiles and charges from the ground, and a 12.7 mm machine gun mount. It is also fitted with communications equipment, two filtration units, a self-contained power supply and air conditioning unit, electrical equipment, a hydraulic system and a gun loading control system. Satellite navigation equipment is used to locate the self-propelled howitzer in a given coordinate system. The fighting compartment meets all modern ergonomic requirements.
An automated laying and fire control system (ALFCS) installed on the self-propelled howitzer, combined with artillery fire control vehicles, provides effective counter-battery fire. The use of the ALFCS reduces the emplacement time 1.5-2 times, shortens the time to open fire by 25-30 per cent, and doubles the survivability of the self-propelled howitzer on the battlefield. It can deliver both indirect and direct fire only at the halt without the preliminary preparation of firing positions. Laying method is automatic, semi-automatic, and manual.
“Our partners have praised the combat capabilities of the new artillery system. The howitzer showed excellent results. Field tests showed the reliability and effectiveness of the Russian gun and substantiated the claimed specifications,” said Alexander Potapov, Director General of UralVagonZavod.
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