Watch as the Ukrainian Army's 43rd Heavy Artillery Brigade showcases their firepower with the impressive 2S7 Pion artillery weapon. This powerful weapon system is capable of firing a variety of shells, including nuclear and chemical rounds, making it a formidable force on the battlefield.


According to Wikipedia
Soviet self-propelled 203mm gun 2S7 Pion or Malka. Its GRAU designation is "2S7". There were created more than 250 units; some sources claim 500; others, up to 1,000. Once the Soviet Union fell apart in 1991, they were dispersed across the former Soviet states.

Specifications of 2S7 Pion:
Maximum firing range: 55.5km
Shell weight: 103kg or 110kg
Operational range: Road: 650 km (400 mi)
Maximum speed: 50 km/h (31 mph)

Russia now has 60 2S7Ms in service and 260 2S7s in reserve as of 2022. As of December 2021, modernization with updated electronics and operating equipment is complete. Due to the conflict in the Donbass and Russia's continued invasion of Ukraine, 99 Ukrainian military personnel have been reinstated from reserve to active duty.

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