The 2S5 Giatsint-S is a Soviet/Russian 152 mm self-propelled gun. "2S5" is its GRAU designation. It is NBC protected.
Production of the 2S5 Giatsint-S started in 1976 along with the towed version the 2A36 Giatsint-B. It was introduced into service in 1978 and has also been known as the M1981 by the United States.
The 2S5 was used in the Soviet Army and other Warsaw Pact armies. It was also exported to Finland.
Production of the 2S5 Giatsint-S started in 1976 along with the towed version the 2A36 Giatsint-B. It was introduced into service in 1978 and has also been known as the M1981 by the United States.
The 2S5 was used in the Soviet Army and other Warsaw Pact armies. It was also exported to Finland.
| 2S5 Giatsint-S | |
|---|---|
| Type | Self-propelled artillery |
| Place of origin |  Soviet Union |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 28.2 tons (61,729 lbs) |
| Length | 8.33 m (27.32 ft) |
| Width | 3.25 m (10.66 ft) |
| Height | 2.76 m (9 ft) |
| Crew | 5 (section of 7 with 2 in ammunition carrier) |
| | |
| Armor | 15 mm (.59 in) |
| Main armament | 2A36 152 mm gun (5.98 in) |
| Secondary armament | 1x 7.62 mm machine gun |
| Engine | Diesel 388 kW (520 hp) |
| Suspension | torsion bar |
| Operational range | 500 km (311 mi) |
| Speed | 62 km/h (38 mph) (road) 25 km/h (15 mph) (off-road) |
