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2S3 Akatsiya vs PzH 2000

2S3 Akatsiya self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇷🇺 2S3 Akatsiya
PzH 2000 self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇩🇪 PzH 2000
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Specifications
2S3 Akatsiya PzH 2000
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Self-Propelled Artillery Self-Propelled Artillery
Type Self-Propelled Howitzer Self-Propelled Howitzer
Manufacturer Uraltransmash Krauss-Maffei Wegmann / Rheinmetall
Number produced 4,000 units 362 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $4.5 million
Combat weight 27.5 tons 55.8 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 500 km 420 km
Length 7.77 m 11.67 m
Width 3.25 m 3.58 m
Height 3.05 m 3.06 m
Crew 4-6 (commander, driver, gunner, loader, 2 ammunition bearers) 5 (commander, driver, gunner, and two loaders)
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Armament & Powertrain
2S3 Akatsiya PzH 2000
Main armament 152mm 2A33 howitzer 155mm L/52 rifled howitzer
Secondary weapon 7.62mm PKT machine gun 7.62mm MG3 machine gun
Engine V-59 12-cylinder diesel, 520 hp MTU 881 Ka-500 V8 diesel, 1,000 hp
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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.