152 mm howitzer 2A65 Msta-B
The 2A65 "Msta-B" (named from the Msta River) is a Soviet towed 152.4 mm howitzer. The "B" in the designation is an abbreviation for Buksiruyemaya, which means towed. This weapon has been fielded in Soviet and Russian forces since at least 1987 and as of 2022 is currently in service with Russian front and army level artillery units, as well as the militaries of six other countries, most of them former Soviet republics.
| 152 mm Howitzer 2A65 | |
|---|---|
2A65 "Msta-B" artillery pieces of Russia's 90th Guards Tank Division. | |
| Type | Howitzer |
| Place of origin | Soviet Union |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1987–present |
| Used by | see Operators |
| Wars | War in Donbas Syrian civil war 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Central Design Bureau Titan |
| Designed | 1976–1986 |
| Manufacturer | Motovilikha Plants |
| Produced | 1987–present |
| Variants | see Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | Combat: 6,800 kg (15,000 lb) |
| Length | 12.7 m (41 ft 8 in) |
| Barrel length | 7.2 m (23 ft 7 in) L/47 8.13 m (26 ft 8 in) L/53.3 (with muzzle brake) |
| Crew | 6–11 |
| Shell | OF45 (High explosive) |
| Caliber | 152.4 mm (6.00 in) |
| Carriage | Split trail |
| Elevation | -3.5° to +70° |
| Traverse | 28° |
| Rate of fire | 5-6 rounds per minute |
| Muzzle velocity | 828 m/s (2,720 ft/s) |
| Maximum firing range | 28.9 km (18.0 mi) |
The 2A65 howitzer is capable of firing nuclear artillery shells.
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