Rostec: Malva 2S43 Self-propelled artillery

2024: Delivery to the troops of a batch of self-propelled artillery pieces 2S43 "Malva" caliber 152 mm

Rostec shipped to the troops another batch of self-propelled artillery pieces 2S43 the Malva 152 mm caliber. This is a domestic wheeled howitzer created on the chassis of BAZ with the 8×8 formula. Its characteristic differences are a greater range and lower cost of operation than that of tracked howitzers. Rostec announced this on August 1, 2024.

source = Rostec

"Malva" was created to defeat command posts, defensive structures, artillery and missile batteries, air defense positions, columns of armored vehicles and enemy manpower. The howitzer has a "simultaneous fire raid" mode, when several projectiles fired on different trajectories and at different speeds reach the target at one point in time.

One of the important qualities of the Malva self-propelled artillery gun is improved maneuverability, as well as the speed of deployment and folding to positions, which is very important in conditions of intense counter-battery struggle in the special operation zone. In addition, the wheeled howitzer has easier maintenance than self-propelled tracked artillery mounts. The rate of fire of the 2S43 is more than seven rounds per minute, the firing range is more than 24 km, its ammunition has up to 30 rounds, - said the industrial director of the complex of conventional weapons, ammunition and special chemistry of the State Corporation Rostec Bekhan Ozdoev.

The dimensions of the Malva allow it to be transported by military transport aircraft - the gun is placed in the Il-76 cargo cabin and can be quickly delivered over long distances.

The self-propelled gun has a cabin reservation made of high-strength steel grades, which provides protection against small arms and fragments.