The 2S9 NONA is a self-propelled 120 mm mortar designed by the Soviet Union and entering service in 1981. The 120 mm mortar is referred to as the Nona, with the 2S9 being the Nona-S, the BTR-80 based the Nona-SVK, the towed 2B16 anti-tank gun the Nona-K. The chassis is known as the S-120 and is based on the aluminum hull of the BTR-D airborne multi-purpose tracked armoured personnel carrier. Although no figures have been released it is estimated that well over 1,000 were built.
The 2S9 Nona-S is an amphibious vehicle that can be propelled through the water by two rear water-jets. It is operated by a four man crew composed of a commander, driver/mechanic, gunner, and loader. The hull interior of the 2S9 is separated into a command compartment, a fighting compartment and an engine compartment. A welded steel turret is placed at the middle of the hull. The two man turret has hatches for the gunner and loader respectively. The 2S9 utilizes a 120 mm 2A60 mortar with a 1.8 meter long barrel. It is breech-loaded and capable of firing HE (high explosive), white phosphorus and smoke rounds.
The 2S9 Nona-S is an amphibious vehicle that can be propelled through the water by two rear water-jets. It is operated by a four man crew composed of a commander, driver/mechanic, gunner, and loader. The hull interior of the 2S9 is separated into a command compartment, a fighting compartment and an engine compartment. A welded steel turret is placed at the middle of the hull. The two man turret has hatches for the gunner and loader respectively. The 2S9 utilizes a 120 mm 2A60 mortar with a 1.8 meter long barrel. It is breech-loaded and capable of firing HE (high explosive), white phosphorus and smoke rounds.
| 2S9 NONA | |
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| Type | Self-propelled artillery |
| Place of origin |  Soviet Union |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 8.7 tonnes |
| Length | 6.02 m |
| Barrel length | approx. 1.8 m |
| Width | 2.63 m |
| Height | 2.3 m |
| Crew | 4 |
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| Caliber | 120 mm |
| Elevation | -4 to +80 degrees |
| Traverse | 70 degrees |
| Rate of fire | 10 rpm, max; 4 rpm, sustained |
| Effective range | 8.8 km (conventional); 12.8 km (extended) |
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| Armor | 15 mm max |
| Main armament | 120 mm 2A60 mortar |
| Secondary armament | 7.62 mm machine gun |
| Engine | 5D20 Diesel 240 hp |
| Power/weight | 27.1 hp/tonne |
| Payload capacity | 40-60 rounds |
| Suspension | torsion |
| Ground clearance | 450 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 400 liters |
| Operational range | 500 km |
| Speed | 60 km/h (road); 9 km/h (water) |
