| 2S31 Vena | |
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| Type | Self-propelled mortar |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2010 – present |
| Production history | |
| Produced | 1996 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 19.5 tonnes |
| Length | 6.75 m |
| Width | 3.15 m |
| Crew | 4 |
| Elevation | -4° to +80° |
| Traverse | 360° |
| Rate of fire | 8-10 rounds per minute |
| Maximum firing range | 7.2-13 km |
Main armament | 120 mm mortar |
Secondary armament | 7.62 mm |
| Engine | Diesel UTD-29 |
Operational range | 600 km |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h |
The 2S31 Vena (Russian: 2С31 Вена) is a Russian self-propelled 120 mm mortar/cannon. "2S31" is its GRAU designation.
The 2S31 is a 120 mm 2A80 120mm mortar/cannon mounted on the chassis of a BMP-3 infantry combat vehicle. It was developed by Joint Stock Venture "Plants of Motovilikha" (Russian: ОАО "Мотовилихинские заводы"). The weapon system is equipped with digital automated fire control system, navigation system, and optical/electronic reconnaissance and target acquisition system. Mortar mines (up to 7.2 km range) and cannon shells (up to 13 km range) can be used, including guided, HEAT, smoke, and thermobaric munitions. The mass of the system is 19.5 tons.
Operators[]
Azerbaijan - 18[1]
External links[]
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to 2S31_Vena. |
- 2S31 Vena Technical Data Sheet - specifications - pictures - video
- Description at the website of its manufacturer
- 2S31 Offered to Venezuela
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