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2S31 Vena
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | 2S31 Vena |
| image | 2S31 Vena - Oboronexpo2014part3-02.jpg |
| origin | Russia |
| type | Self-propelled mortar |
| is_ranged | yes |
| is_artillery | yes |
| is_vehicle | yes |
| service | 2014–present |
| designer | Motovilikha Plants |
| design_date | 1980–2007 |
| manufacturer | Motovilikha Plants |
| production_date | 1996 |
| length | 7 m |
| width | 3 m |
| height | 3 m |
| weight | 19.1 t |
| rate | 8-10 rounds per minute |
| max_range | 7.2 - |
| elevation | -4° to +80° |
| traverse | 360° |
| suspension | Individual torsion bar |
| speed | 70 km/h |
| vehicle_range | 600 km |
| primary_armament | 2A80 120 mm mortar |
| secondary_armament | 7.62 mm PKTM machine gun |
| engine | Diesel UTD-29 |
| crew | 4 |
| engine_power | 340 kW |
| pw_ratio | 19.4 kW per ton |
The '*2S31 *Vena''''' () is a Russian amphibious self-propelled 120 mm mortar system. "2S31" is its GRAU designation.
Description
The 2S31 consists of a 120mm 2A80 rifled gun-mortar mounted on the chassis of the BMP-3 infantry combat vehicle.{{cite web |url-status=dead
Service history
Reportedly first combat use of Vena was during Second Nagorno-Karabakh War.
In September 2023, Vena appeared in Vesti program during the report about Russian troops fighting near Bakhmut, confirming its use during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Current operators
- {{Cite web|url=https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2023/03/counting-down-list-of-russian-army.html|title=List Of Russian Army Equipment Not Yet Destroyed In Ukraine
References
References
- [https://www.armyrecognition.com/russia_russian_army_vehicles_system_artillery_uk/2s31_vena_self-propelled_mortar_carrier_data_sheet_specifications_information_intelligence_pictures.html 2S31 Vena Self-propelled mortar carrier armoured vehicle], Army Recognition, retrieved 16/02/2021
- [https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/russia/2s31.htm 2S31 Vena Self-Propelled Gun], Global Security.org, retrieved 16/02/2021
- "Одна из лучших легких САУ в мире - 2С31 прошла боевую проверку в Карабахе".
- (2023-09-15). "Новая российская автоматизированная самоходка 2С31 "Вена" замечена в зоне СВО".
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