2a36 giatsint-b

The 2A36 Giatsint-B is a Soviet 152mm towed field gun designed for counter-battery fire, destruction of fortifications, and suppression of enemy personnel and equipment. It is known for its long range and powerful ammunition, capable of firing various types of shells.

Developed in the late 1960s by the Perm Machine Building Plant, the 2A36 was designed to replace the aging M-46 130mm gun and counter long-range NATO artillery systems. The weapon officially entered service with the Soviet Army in 1976, offering a significantly higher muzzle velocity and longer range than its predecessors. It saw its first major combat deployment during the Soviet-Afghan War and was subsequently used in the Chechen Wars and the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War by both Russian and Ukrainian forces. Today, the Giatsint-B remains in active service across several post-Soviet states, recognized as one of the most formidable towed conventional artillery pieces of the late 20th century.