The 2S3 Akatsiya is a Russian-made 152 mm self-propelled howitzer based on a tracked armored vehicle. The first two prototypes of the 2S3 were completed by late 1968 and testing continued through to 1969 but problems were encountered with contamination in the turret so an additional four improved systems were built. The system was accepted for service with the Russian army in December 1971 although production had commenced the previous year. Read Fact Sheet 2S3 Akatsiya at this link ...
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| Russian army 2S3 Akatsiya 152mm tracked self-propelled howitzer |
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