SOVIET 2S3 152MM SELF PROPELLED GUN (Early version) 1972

Description

2S3 is a Soviet 152.4 mm self-propelled artillery developed in 1968. It was a response to the American 155 mm M109. The development started in 1967 according to the Resolution of the Council of Ministers of USSR from July 4, 1967. In 1968 the SO-152 was completed and in 1971 entered service. Its GRAU designation is 2S3 (2С3). The fighting vehicle also received the additional designation Akatsiya which is Russian for acacia. This is the basic variant, developed in 1968. Produced in 1970–1975. Two modifications used D-11 and D-11M howitzers. (Scale : 1/35e)