2s19 msta-s (estimated)

The 2S19 Msta-S is a Soviet/Russian 152 mm self-propelled howitzer designed to engage enemy artillery, tanks, command posts, and fortifications. It is capable of firing various ammunition types, including high-explosive, smoke, and laser-guided projectiles, with a high rate of fire.

Developed in the 1980s under the designation "Object 316" at Uraltransmash, the 2S19 was designed to replace the aging 2S3 Akatsiya and counter emerging Western 155 mm artillery systems. The system officially entered service with the Soviet Army in 1989, utilizing a modified T-80 tank chassis paired with a T-72 diesel engine. It first saw combat during the Second Chechen War and has since been extensively deployed in the Russo-Georgian War, the war in Donbas, and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine by both Russian and Ukrainian forces. Today, the Msta-S remains a cornerstone of Russian artillery doctrine, with upgraded variants like the 2S19M2 featuring automated fire control systems to maintain its relevance on the modern battlefield.