Russia to deploy latest generation 2S19M1 152mm self-propelled howitzer in Ukraine.

Citing information released by the Russian state arms export company ROSTEC on June 30, 2023, the first batch of the new 152mm tracked self-propelled howitzers, 2S19M1 a modernized version of the 2S19 MSTA-S, was delivered to the Russian army. This demonstrates once again that Russia's defense industry continues to produce at a high rate volume military combat vehicles and equipment, despite the economic and financial sanctions imposed on the country following the Russian armed forces' invasion of Ukraine.
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New Russian-made 2S19M1 152mm self-propelled howitzer. (Picture source ROSTEC)

The self-propelled gun system was first demonstrated at the Nizhny Tagil Institute of Metal Testing’s (NTIIM’s) Staratel Proving Ground in March 2020. According to sources within the Russian Defense Ministry, these new 2S19M1 self-propelled howitzers will soon be deployed to conduct combat operations in Ukraine.

The 2S19M1 self-propelled howitzer is equipped with a 152mm caliber gun, which has a maximum rate of fire of eight rounds per minute. It can automatically load projectiles while charges are fed manually. The maximum firing range of the system is 41 km. Moreover, it can fire Krasnopol-M guided projectiles capable of hitting small targets at a range of 17 km. The gun has a traverse of 360° and an elevation range of -4° to +70°.

One of the main features of the upgraded version of the 2S19M1 152mm tracked self-propelled howitzer is its new automated fire control system (AFCS). This system allows for round-the-clock and all-weather targeting and firing. It ensures an autonomous determination of current coordinates and automatic calculation of settings for firing from hidden positions, in addition to executing counterfire maneuvers. The alignment of the gun and its recovery after firing are carried out automatically, significantly improving timing and accuracy characteristics while also easing the gunner's workload. Automation of the charging process, as well as the selection of the type of projectile and the ejection of spent shell casings in automatic mode, reduce the physical load on the crew and ensure rapid fire, enabling a firing rate of 8 shots per minute using carried ammunition.

The 2S19M1 MSTA-S self-propelled system is powered by an 840 hp V12 diesel engine. The engine is paired with a mechanical transmission that features seven forward gears and one reverse gear, enabling the howitzer to achieve a maximum road speed of 60 km/h and a maximum cruising range of 500 km. It also boasts a ground clearance of up to 0.45m.

Additionally, the howitzer has the capability to cross water obstacles up to 5m in depth and 1,000m in width.