2S3 Akatsiya vs PzH 2000
The 2S3 Akatsiya and the PzH 2000 are both Self-Propelled Artillery, manufactured by Uraltransmash and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann / Rheinmetall respectively. At 55.8 tons, the PzH 2000 is 2.0x the 2S3 Akatsiya's 27.5 tons. Top speed is 60 km/h for the 2S3 Akatsiya vs 60 km/h for the PzH 2000. Operational range is 500 km for the 2S3 Akatsiya vs 420 km for the PzH 2000. The 2S3 Akatsiya is armed with a 152mm 2A33 howitzer, while the PzH 2000 carries a 155mm L/52 rifled howitzer. The 2S3 Akatsiya has been produced in 4,000 units vs 362 for the PzH 2000. The 2S3 Akatsiya entered service 27 years before the PzH 2000 (1971 vs 1998).
| Introduced by the Soviet Union in 1971, the 2S3 Akatsiya is a self-propelled howitzer featuring a 152.4 mm gun mounted within a fully traversable armored turret. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Self-Propelled Artillery |
| Type | Self-Propelled Howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Uraltransmash |
| Number produced | 4,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| The PzH 2000 is a German self-propelled howitzer introduced in 1998 that features an automated loading system capable of multiple round simultaneous impact fire. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Self-Propelled Artillery |
| Type | Self-Propelled Howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Krauss-Maffei Wegmann / Rheinmetall |
| Number produced | 362 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.5 million |
| Combat weight | 27.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.77 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.25 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.05 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4-6 (commander, driver, gunner, loader, 2 ammunition bearers) |
| Engine | V-59 12-cylinder diesel, 520 hp |
| Main armament | 152mm 2A33 howitzer |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62mm PKT machine gun |
| Combat weight | 55.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 420 km â—‰ |
| Length | 11.67 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.58 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.06 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 (commander, driver, gunner, and two loaders) |
| Engine | MTU 881 Ka-500 V8 diesel, 1,000 hp |
| Main armament | 155mm L/52 rifled howitzer |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62mm MG3 machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 2S3 Akatsiya or PzH 2000?
The PzH 2000 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the 2S3 Akatsiya's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2S3 Akatsiya or PzH 2000?
The 2S3 Akatsiya has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the PzH 2000's 420 km.
Which is heavier, the 2S3 Akatsiya or PzH 2000?
The PzH 2000 is heavier at 55.8 tons combat weight compared to the 2S3 Akatsiya's 27.5 tons.
Which is larger, the 2S3 Akatsiya or PzH 2000?
The PzH 2000 is longer at 11.67 meters compared to the 2S3 Akatsiya's 7.76 meters.
How many crew members do the 2S3 Akatsiya and PzH 2000 require?
The PzH 2000 requires a larger crew of 5 (commander, driver, gunner, and two loaders) compared to the 2S3 Akatsiya's 4-6 (commander, driver, gunner, loader, 2 ammunition bearers) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 2S3 Akatsiya or PzH 2000?
The 2S3 Akatsiya has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 362 units of the PzH 2000.
What are the main armaments of the 2S3 Akatsiya and PzH 2000?
The 2S3 Akatsiya is armed with 152mm 2A33 howitzer while the PzH 2000 carries 155mm L/52 rifled howitzer as its main armament.