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2S3 Akatsiya vs PLZ-45

2S3 Akatsiya vs PLZ-45 at a glance — weight 27,500 vs 33,000 kg, top speed 60 vs 55 km/h, range 500 vs 450 km, crew — vs —.

2S3 Akatsiya self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇷🇺 2S3 Akatsiya
PLZ-45 self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇨🇳 PLZ-45
Specifications
2S3 Akatsiya PLZ-45
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇳 China
Category Self-Propelled Artillery Self-Propelled Artillery
Type Self-Propelled Howitzer Self-propelled howitzer
Manufacturer Uraltransmash Norinco
Number produced 4,000 units -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million $7.1 million
Combat weight 27.5 tons 33.0 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 55 km/h
Operational range 500 km 450 km
Length 7.77 m 10.50 m
Width 3.25 m 3.30 m
Height 3.05 m 2.60 m
Crew 4-6 (commander, driver, gunner, loader, 2 ammunition bearers) 5 (commander, gunner, two loaders and a driver)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
2S3 Akatsiya PLZ-45
Main armament 152mm 2A33 howitzer 155 mm, 45-calibre main gun
Secondary weapon 7.62mm PKT machine gun W-85 heavy machine gun
Engine V-59 12-cylinder diesel, 520 hp 525 hp Deutz turbocharged air-cooled diesel engine
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 2S3 Akatsiya or PLZ-45?
The 2S3 Akatsiya is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the PLZ-45's 55 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2S3 Akatsiya or PLZ-45?
The 2S3 Akatsiya has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the PLZ-45's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the 2S3 Akatsiya or PLZ-45?
The PLZ-45 is heavier at 33.0 tons combat weight compared to the 2S3 Akatsiya's 27.5 tons.
Which is larger, the 2S3 Akatsiya or PLZ-45?
The PLZ-45 is longer at 10.50 meters compared to the 2S3 Akatsiya's 7.76 meters.
How many crew members do the 2S3 Akatsiya and PLZ-45 require?
The PLZ-45 requires a larger crew of 5 (commander, gunner, two loaders and a driver) compared to the 2S3 Akatsiya's 4-6 (commander, driver, gunner, loader, 2 ammunition bearers) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the 2S3 Akatsiya and PLZ-45?
The 2S3 Akatsiya is armed with 152mm 2A33 howitzer while the PLZ-45 carries 155 mm, 45-calibre main gun as its main armament.