2S34 Hosta/Chosta Russian 120mm Self-Propelled Mortar

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"WEG"

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"PRO_Russian Federation"

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notes

"The 2S34 "Chosta" or "Hosta" is a 120mm self-propelled mortar carrier designed and manufactured in Russia. The 2S34 was first revealed at the TVM-2014 Moscow Defense exhibition, in August 2014. The vehicle is an evolution of the Soviet-made 2S1 "Gvozdika". While the chassis stays the same as the 2S1, the main evolution is the replacement of the 122mm 2A31 series main gun by an upgrade of the 120mm 2A80 mortar gun, the 2A80-1. The 2S34 is produced by the Motovilikha Plants Corporation of Perm, in Russia, which also produces, or has produced, the 2S9 and the 2S31. In February 2014, approximately 30 2S34 are in service with the Russian army and could be in service with the 21st Mechanized Brigade, in Totskoye. Accessories: Standard equipment includes infra-red night vision lights (mounted at the commander's hatch) and an NBC system. 2S34, like 2S1, is fully amphibious, being propelled in the water by its tracks. Before entering the water the bilge pump is switched on, the trim vane is erected at the front of the hull, shrouds are fitted to the hull above the drive sprocket and front road wheels and water deflectors on the rear track covers are lowered. Any water that enters the hull during amphibious operations is removed via the exhaust outlet using the bilge pump. Russian sources state that the 2S1, so probably also the 2S34, takes 20 minutes to be prepared for amphibious operations."

dateOfIntroduction

2012

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"Russia (RUS)"

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"Russian Federation"

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name	"120MM SP COMBO GUN 2S34"
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"2S34_Hosta_(DD).png"

"2S34_Hosta.Chosta_Russian(A).jpg"

"2S34_Hosta.Chosta_Russian(B).jpg"

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name	"Alternative Designation"
value	"2S34 "Chosta" or "Hosta""

name	"Type"
value	"Self-Propelled Mortar"

name	"Manufacturer"
value	"Motovilikha Plants Corporation"

name	"Family"
value	"2S34"

name	"Chassis"
value	"The same chassis as the 2S1 Gvasdika"

name	"Crew"
value	"4"
units	"ea"

name	"Note"
value	"This self-propelled howitzer can be airlifted by An-12, Il-76 or C-130 transport aircraft."

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"Dimensions"

properties

name	"Length (Gun Forward)"
value	"7.57"
units	"m"

name	"Lenght (Hull)"
value	"7.26"
units	"m"

name	"Width"
value	"2.85"
units	"m"

name	"Height"
value	"2.83"
units	"m"

name	"Weight, Combat"
value	"16"
units	"tons"

name	"Ground Pressure"
value	"INA"

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"Automotive"

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name	"Engine Name"
value	"YaMZ-238N"

name	"Engine Type"
value	"Diesel"

name	"Engine Power"
value	"300"
units	"hp"

name	"Cruising Range"
value	"500"
units	"km"

name	"Speed, Maximum Road"
value	"60"
units	"km/h"

name	"Speed, Average Cross"
value	"40"
units	"km/h"

name	"Speed Maximum Swim"
value	"Not Amphibious"

name	"Gradient"
value	"60"
units	"%"

name	"Side Slope"
value	"30"
units	"%"

name	"Vertical Step"
value	"0.6"
units	"m"

name	"Trench"
value	"2.4"
units	"m"

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"Communications"

properties

name	"Primary Radio"
value	"R-173 (Standard Radio for Russian Tanks)"

name	"Secondary Radio"
value	"R-168-100U (Standard VHF)"

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"Main Weapon System"

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"System"

properties

name	"Name"
value	"1 x 2A80-1 120mm Rifled Mortar"

name	"Type"
value	"Rifled Mortar"

name	"Caliber"
value	"120 mm"

name	"Max Rate of Fire"
value	"8-10"
units	"rds/min"

name	"Evacuator Type"
value	"powered bore evacuator"

name	"Breech Mechanism"
value	"semi-automatic wedge breach mechanism with a plastic obturator"

name	"Maximum Firing Range"
value	"7.2-13 km"

name	"Muzzle Brake Type"
value	"INA"

name	"Max Elevation"
value	"+80"
units	"deg"

name	"Min Elevation"
value	"-2"
units	"deg"

name	"Traverse Range"
value	"360"
units	"deg"

name	"Traverse Left"
value	"180"
units	"deg"

name	"Traverse Right"
value	"180"
units	"deg"

name	"Recoil System"
value	"Hydraulic recoil system"

name	"Direct Fire"
value	"Yes"

name	"Indirect Fire"
value	"Yes"

name	"Note"
value	"The 2A80-1 120mm Rifled Gun/Mortar can fire all types of Russian and foreign 120mm mortar shells as well as Nato standard mortar mines."

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"Ammunition (Option 1)"

properties

name	"Name"
value	"VOF-110"

name	"Type"
value	"HE"

name	"Caliber"
value	"120"
units	"mm"

name	"Muzzle Velocity"
value	"INA"

name	"Projectile Weight"
value	"17.3"
units	"kg"

name	"Maximum Range"
value	"13"
units	"km"

name	"Lethal Area Size"
value	"2,800 m² in size."

name	"Basic Load"
value	"40 Rounds"

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"Ammunition (Option 2)"

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name	"Name"
value	"Kitolov-2M"

name	"Type"
value	"Laser Guided 120mm Round"

name	"Caliber"
value	"120"
units	"mm"

name	"Muzzle Velocity"
value	"INA"

name	"Maximum Range"
value	"13"
units	"km"

name	"Basic Load"
value	"40 Rounds"

name	"Note"
value	"The round is guided by tripod or sensor suite-mounted laser designators"

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"Coaxial Weapon System"

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"System"

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name	"Name"
value	"1 x 7.62mm PKT (Kalashnikov's Machine Gun) General-Purpose Machine Gun"

name	"Type"
value	"General-Purpose Machine Gun"

name	"Caliber"
value	"7.62"
units	"mm"

name	"Function"
value	"In use as a front-line infantry and vehicle-mounted weapon with Russia's armed forces."

name	"In Service"
value	"1961-present"

name	"Manufacturer"
value	"Degtyaryov plant"

name	"Proliferation"
value	"1 Million +"

name	"Length ,Overall"
value	"1,203"
units	"mm"

name	"Barrel Length"
value	"605"
units	"mm"

name	"Weight (Gun Only)"
value	"9"
units	"kg"

name	"Weight (Tripod Only)"
value	"7.7"
units	"kg"

name	"Action"
value	"Gas-operated, open bolt"

name	"Max Rate of Fire"
value	"650"
units	"rds/min"

name	"Effective Rate of Fire"
value	"200-300"
units	"rds/min"

name	"Feed System"
value	"Non-disintegrating metal 50 round belts in 100 and 200/250 round ammunition boxes"

name	"Sights"
value	"Iron Sights"

name

"Ammunition"

properties

name	"Type"
value	"Rifle"

name	"Caliber"
value	"7.62"
units	"mm"

name	"Muzzle Velocity"
value	"855"
units	"m/s"

name	"Accuracy of fire at 300 m"
value	"90"
units	"mm"

name	"Basic Load"
value	"1,500 Rounds"

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"Fire Control"

properties

name	"Name"
value	"INA"

name	"Computerized FCS"
value	"Yes, The 2A80-1 is equipped with a new fire control system that improved accuracy, rate-of-fire and allow the gun to shoot all types of 120mm shells from a distance of 500m to 14km."

name	"Thermal Sight Vehicle Commander"
value	"INA"

name	"Thermal Sight Gunner"
value	"INA"

name	"Main Gun Stabilization"
value	"INA"

name	"Infra-Red Night Vision Lights"
value	"Yes"

name

"Protection"

properties

name	"Hull Armor"
value	"The Hosta uses the same chassis as the 2S1 Gvosdika. It is based on a modified MT-LB multi-purpose tracked armored vehicle chassis. The vehicle has a welded steel armor hull and turret. It provides protection against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters"

name	"Turret Armor"
value	"The vehicle has a welded steel armor hull and turret. It provides protection against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters."

name	"Applique Armor"
value	"Available"

name	"Explosive Reactive Armor"
value	"No"

name	"Active Protection System"
value	"INA"

name	"Mine Clearing"
value	"No"

name	"Self-Entrenching Blade"
value	"INA"

name	"NBC Protection"
value	"Yes"

name	"Smoke Equipment"
value	"two banks of three 81 mm electrically operated 81 mm smoke grenade dischargers ar"

name	"IR Signature"
value	"INA"

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"WEG"

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