2S19 Msta-S vs Type 19 155 mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer

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2S19 Msta-S — licensed reference photograph

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2S19 Msta-S

Self-propelled howitzer

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Vitaly V. Kuzmin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source ↗ · Modified

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Type 19 155 mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer

Self-propelled howitzer

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At a glance

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Length comparisonOne shared metre scale

2S19 Msta-SLength

7.15 m

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Type 19 155 mm wheeled self-propelled howitzerLength

11.21 m

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Lengths retain their source configuration and measurement scope.

2S19 Msta-Slarger figure on 3 of 7

Width+35%

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2S19 Msta-S × Type 19 155 mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer

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2S19 Msta-S2S19 Msta-S as in the input photograph.

Type 19 155 mm wheeled self-propelled howitzerExterior shape

Dimensions, sources & model information

Model dimensions — scaled from a sourced figure; other values approximate
Model	Length	Width / span	Height
2S19 Msta-S	≈ 7.15 m	≈ 3.38 m (Width)	≈ 3.35 m
Type 19 155 mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer	≈ 11.21 m	≈ 2.5 m (Width)	≈ 3.89 m

2S19 Msta-S

Scaled uniformly to the sourced length of 7.15 m. The width was fitted to the sourced 3.38 m. Not an official model or a measured survey.

2S19 Msta-S — Wikipedia (revision 1334955642) ↗ · accessed 2026-09-28

Type 19 155 mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer

Scaled uniformly to the sourced length of 11.21 m. The width was fitted to the sourced 2.5 m. Not an official model or a measured survey.

Type 19 155 mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer — Wikipedia (revision 1372410522) ↗ · accessed 2026-09-28

The human reference is a generic 1.75 m figure. Models describe external size, not combat performance.

Measured figures

Head to head

22 of 44 rows sourced on both sides

7.15m

11.21m

Length+57%

All recorded figures & sources

7.15 m

Length

Single source

7.15 m (23 ft 5 in)^[source]

11.21 m

Length

Single source

Configuration

Details

2S19 Msta-S and Type 19 155 mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer configuration
Specification	2S19 Msta-S	Type 19 155 mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer
Type	Self-propelled howitzer^[source]	Self-propelled howitzer^[source]
Place of origin	Soviet Union/Russia^[source]	Japan^[source]
In service	1989–present^[source]	2020–…^[source]
Used by	See § Operators

Wars	Eritrean–Ethiopian War Second Chechen War Russo-Ukrainian War Second Nagorno-Karabakh War^[source]	—

Designer	Uraltransmash^[source]	Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency^[source]

Designed	1980^[source]	2013–2018^[source]

Manufacturer	Uraltransmash^[source]	Japan Steel Works^[source]

Produced	1988–present^[source]	2019–…^[source]

No. built	~1,130 (est. 1988–2019, inc. prototypes)^[source]	70 (2026)^[source]

Elevation	−4° to +68°^[source]	—

Traverse	360°^[source]	—

Armour	15 mm all-around^[source]	—

Main armament	152 mm 2A64 L47-caliber howitzer^[source]	155 mm/L52 howitzer gun^[source]

Secondary armament	12.7 mm NSVT anti-aircraft machine gun^[source]	—

Power/weight	20 hp/tonne^[source]	17.6 hp/t (13.1 kW/t)^[source]

Suspension	Torsion bar^[source]	—

Weapon elevation	−4° to +68°^[source]	—

Weapon traverse	360°^[source]	—

Deployment time	22 minutes^[source]	—

Unit of fire	50 rounds^[source]	—

Former operator · Belarus	Belarus^[source]	—

Former operator · Soviet Union	Soviet Union^[source]	—

Role	152.4 mm self-propelled howitzer^[source]	Japanese wheeled 155 mm self-propelled howitzer^[source]

Source measurement	The 2S19 Msta-S is a 152.4 mm self-propelled howitzer designed and manufactured by Uraltransmash in the Soviet Union and later in Russia, which entered service in 1989 as the successor to the 2S3 Akatsiya . The vehicle has the running gear of the T-80 , but is powered by the T-72 's diesel engine.^[source]2S19 Msta-S · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Development of the 2S19 started in 1980 under the project name Ferma . The prototype was known as Obiekt 316 . The 2S19's standard equipment consists of a semi-automatic laying system 1P22, an automatic loader, an NBC protection system, passive night-vision device for the driver, a vehicle snorkel , a dozer blade, a smoke generator and 81 mm smoke launchers, 1V116 intercom system and a 16 kW generator AP-18D. In 2008, the Russian Armed Forces ordered an improved model with an automated fire-control system .^[source]2S19 Msta-S · Development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Russia offered its Msta-S 152 mm howitzer to foreign countries, particularly in the Middle East. A demonstration was organised in 2020 by Rosoboronexport , the country's nodal agency for arms export, for representatives from various Middle Eastern countries.^[source]2S19 Msta-S · Development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Range: 24.7 km (15.3 mi) standard round 28.9 km (18.0 mi) base-bleed 36 km (22 mi) rocket-assisted^[source]2S19 Msta-S · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Rate of fire: 6–8 rounds per minute^[source]2S19 Msta-S · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Weapon elevation: −4° to +68°^[source]2S19 Msta-S · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Weapon traverse: 360°^[source]2S19 Msta-S · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Deployment time: 22 minutes^[source]2S19 Msta-S · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage 2S19M2 or 2S33 Msta-SM2 (2013) – Improved version currently in production equipped with a new automatic fire-control system which increases the rate of fire to 10 rounds per minute. Digital electronic maps are now available which significantly speeds up the terrain orientation in difficult geographical conditions and allows performing faster and more efficiently firing missions. The 2S33 Msta-SM2 howitzer is fitted with a new 2A79 152 mm/L60 ordnance that has improved ballistics. It can fire ammunition with more propellant charges and with a higher breech pressure than the original 2S19 Msta-S. The gun is longer and has a heavier barrel. As a result, it has a greater range of fire. Maximum range of fire with standard HE-FRAG shells is 30 km (19 mi) and 40 km (25 mi) with rocket-assisted shells.^[source]2S19 Msta-S · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage 2S19M1-155 (2006) – 155 mm export version of the 2S19M1, fitted with an L/52 gun with a range of more than 40 km (25 mi). Modernised in 2020.^[source]2S19 Msta-S · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage 2S35 Koalitsiya-SV – Project for a new artillery system for the Russian Ground Forces (SV stands for "sukhoputniye voyska"). Early prototypes consisted of a 2S19 chassis with modified turret, fitted with an over-and-under dual autoloaded 152 mm howitzer. Development of this variant was abandoned in favour of an entirely new artillery system using the same designation.^[source]2S19 Msta-S · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Msta-S howitzers have been used in the Russo-Ukrainian War by the pro-Russian separatists who captured one machine during the conflict. Both Msta-B and Msta-S were used by the Ukrainian Ground Forces in the Battle of Bakhmut . With their vehicles wearing out from continued combat use since 2014, and the 152 mm caliber gradually becoming obsolete, the Ukrainian Armed Forces has refitted some non-operational units with T-72 turrets or converted them into armoured personnel carriers .^[source]2S19 Msta-S · Operational use; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage	The Type 19 155 mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer ( 19式装輪自走155mmりゅう弾砲 , Hitokyuu-shiki-sourin-jisou-155mm-ryuudan-hou ) is a Japanese wheeled 155 mm self-propelled howitzer . The vehicle is designed to replace Japan's inventory of FH70 towed howitzers. The Type 19 continues to serve exclusively in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force as a more affordable counterpart of the Type 99 155 mm self-propelled howitzer .^[source]Type 19 155 mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage In 2011, the Japanese Ministry of Defence evaluated a proposal to develop a vehicle capable of networking with other systems and performing shoot-and-scoot tactics to replace the FH70 towed 155 mm howitzer. The evaluation concluded in 2012 and the ministry requested 6.4 billion yen to be invested into the development of the vehicle in the fiscal year (FY) 2012 defence budget. The initial request was declined, only to be approved the following year. Research and development funds for the 155 mm wheeled howitzer were granted in the FY 2013 defence budget, although the budget was lowered to 1.4 billion yen. That marks the official beginning for the development of the Type 19 155 mm self-propelled howitzer.^[source]Type 19 155 mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer · Development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The new self-propelled howitzer was to make use of off-the-shelf technologies. To reduce development costs, the initial plan was to mount the howitzer gun from the Type 99 155 mm self-propelled howitzer on a heavy recovery vehicle chassis. As the limitations of that option became clear during development and Japan had no other suitable chassis available – developing a proprietary chassis was deemed financially unfeasible –, an existing foreign 8×8 chassis was chosen instead. Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles ' HX44M became the chassis of the Type 19, which was produced under licence by Japan Steel Works .^[source]Type 19 155 mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer · Development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage On 31 May 2018, the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) received 5 prototypes from Japan Steel Works for testing and evaluation. Testing concluded in 2019, when the Type 19 155 mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer was accepted into Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service. Seven wheeled howitzers were procured for training purpose in the FY 2019 defence budget for a total of 5.1 billion yen.

Source measurement

The 2S19 Msta-S is a 152.4 mm self-propelled howitzer designed and manufactured by Uraltransmash in the Soviet Union and later in Russia, which entered service in 1989 as the successor to the 2S3 Akatsiya . The vehicle has the running gear of the T-80 , but is powered by the T-72 's diesel engine.^[source]2S19 Msta-S · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Development of the 2S19 started in 1980 under the project name Ferma . The prototype was known as Obiekt 316 . The 2S19's standard equipment consists of a semi-automatic laying system 1P22, an automatic loader, an NBC protection system, passive night-vision device for the driver, a vehicle snorkel , a dozer blade, a smoke generator and 81 mm smoke launchers, 1V116 intercom system and a 16 kW generator AP-18D. In 2008, the Russian Armed Forces ordered an improved model with an automated fire-control system .^[source]2S19 Msta-S · Development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Russia offered its Msta-S 152 mm howitzer to foreign countries, particularly in the Middle East. A demonstration was organised in 2020 by Rosoboronexport , the country's nodal agency for arms export, for representatives from various Middle Eastern countries.^[source]2S19 Msta-S · Development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Range: 24.7 km (15.3 mi) standard round 28.9 km (18.0 mi) base-bleed 36 km (22 mi) rocket-assisted^[source]2S19 Msta-S · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Rate of fire: 6–8 rounds per minute^[source]2S19 Msta-S · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Weapon elevation: −4° to +68°^[source]2S19 Msta-S · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Weapon traverse: 360°^[source]2S19 Msta-S · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Deployment time: 22 minutes^[source]2S19 Msta-S · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

2S19M2 or 2S33 Msta-SM2 (2013) – Improved version currently in production equipped with a new automatic fire-control system which increases the rate of fire to 10 rounds per minute. Digital electronic maps are now available which significantly speeds up the terrain orientation in difficult geographical conditions and allows performing faster and more efficiently firing missions. The 2S33 Msta-SM2 howitzer is fitted with a new 2A79 152 mm/L60 ordnance that has improved ballistics. It can fire ammunition with more propellant charges and with a higher breech pressure than the original 2S19 Msta-S. The gun is longer and has a heavier barrel. As a result, it has a greater range of fire. Maximum range of fire with standard HE-FRAG shells is 30 km (19 mi) and 40 km (25 mi) with rocket-assisted shells.^[source]2S19 Msta-S · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

2S19M1-155 (2006) – 155 mm export version of the 2S19M1, fitted with an L/52 gun with a range of more than 40 km (25 mi). Modernised in 2020.^[source]2S19 Msta-S · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

2S35 Koalitsiya-SV – Project for a new artillery system for the Russian Ground Forces (SV stands for "sukhoputniye voyska"). Early prototypes consisted of a 2S19 chassis with modified turret, fitted with an over-and-under dual autoloaded 152 mm howitzer. Development of this variant was abandoned in favour of an entirely new artillery system using the same designation.^[source]2S19 Msta-S · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Msta-S howitzers have been used in the Russo-Ukrainian War by the pro-Russian separatists who captured one machine during the conflict. Both Msta-B and Msta-S were used by the Ukrainian Ground Forces in the Battle of Bakhmut . With their vehicles wearing out from continued combat use since 2014, and the 152 mm caliber gradually becoming obsolete, the Ukrainian Armed Forces has refitted some non-operational units with T-72 turrets or converted them into armoured personnel carriers .^[source]2S19 Msta-S · Operational use; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The Type 19 155 mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer ( 19式装輪自走155mmりゅう弾砲 , Hitokyuu-shiki-sourin-jisou-155mm-ryuudan-hou ) is a Japanese wheeled 155 mm self-propelled howitzer . The vehicle is designed to replace Japan's inventory of FH70 towed howitzers. The Type 19 continues to serve exclusively in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force as a more affordable counterpart of the Type 99 155 mm self-propelled howitzer .^[source]Type 19 155 mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

In 2011, the Japanese Ministry of Defence evaluated a proposal to develop a vehicle capable of networking with other systems and performing shoot-and-scoot tactics to replace the FH70 towed 155 mm howitzer. The evaluation concluded in 2012 and the ministry requested 6.4 billion yen to be invested into the development of the vehicle in the fiscal year (FY) 2012 defence budget. The initial request was declined, only to be approved the following year. Research and development funds for the 155 mm wheeled howitzer were granted in the FY 2013 defence budget, although the budget was lowered to 1.4 billion yen. That marks the official beginning for the development of the Type 19 155 mm self-propelled howitzer.^[source]Type 19 155 mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer · Development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The new self-propelled howitzer was to make use of off-the-shelf technologies. To reduce development costs, the initial plan was to mount the howitzer gun from the Type 99 155 mm self-propelled howitzer on a heavy recovery vehicle chassis. As the limitations of that option became clear during development and Japan had no other suitable chassis available – developing a proprietary chassis was deemed financially unfeasible –, an existing foreign 8×8 chassis was chosen instead. Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles ' HX44M became the chassis of the Type 19, which was produced under licence by Japan Steel Works .^[source]Type 19 155 mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer · Development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

On 31 May 2018, the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) received 5 prototypes from Japan Steel Works for testing and evaluation. Testing concluded in 2019, when the Type 19 155 mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer was accepted into Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service. Seven wheeled howitzers were procured for training purpose in the FY 2019 defence budget for a total of 5.1 billion yen.