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2S43 Malva
2S43 undergoing testing
TypeSelf-propelled artillery
Place of originRussia
Production history
DesignerUralvagonzavod
ProducedLimited number ordered for field trials 2022, production scheduled for 2023.[1]
Specifications
Mass32 t (71,000 lb)
Length13 m (42 ft 8 in)[2]
Crew5[3]

Caliber152mm
Barrels1
CarriageBAZ-6909

Main
armament
152mm mm 2A65 gun
EngineYaMZ-8424.10 diesel
470hp

The 2S43 Malva is a Russian self-propelled 152mm cannon. "2S43" is its GRAU designation. It's development began as early as 2020, and is currently undergoing field trials.[4][5]

Variants

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Uralvagonzavod is developing a 155mm variant intended for export in addition to the 152mm domestic variant.[6]Operators

  •  Russia – Unknown number purchased for field trials.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_august_2021_global_security_army_industry/uralvagonzavod_to_complete_development_of_malva_self-propelled_howitzer_in_2022.html
  2. ^ https://en.defence-ua.com/industries/russians_molded_their_analogue_of_caesar_self_propelled_artillery_production_start_date_unknown_yet-4018.html
  3. ^ https://en.defence-ua.com/industries/russians_molded_their_analogue_of_caesar_self_propelled_artillery_production_start_date_unknown_yet-4018.html
  4. ^ "Russia at final stage of testing new family of latest artillery systems". TASS. Retrieved 2022-11-28.
  5. ^ "Completion of Russian 152mm 2S43 Malva self-propelled howitzer tests planned for late 2022 | Defense News August 2022 Global Security army industry | Defense Security global news industry army year 2022 | Archive News year". www.armyrecognition.com. Retrieved 2022-11-28.
  6. ^ "Uralvagonzavod to complete development of Malva self-propelled howitzer in 2022 | Defense News September 2021 Global Security army industry | Defense Security global news industry army year 2021 | Archive News year". www.armyrecognition.com. Retrieved 2022-11-28.