Vehicle I-D: Ukrainian 2S3

Royal Canadian Artillery Museum’s 2S3 Akatsiya.

The 2S3 Akatsiya (2C3 Акация) was developed by the Soviet Union in the late 1960s.  It is a self propelled howitzer that fires a 152.4mm round.  It is still in use by Russia, Ukraine and about 15 other countries.

2S3 launches one near Yavoriv, Ukraine, 11APR2019.
Royal Canadian Forces photo by Aviator Stéphanie Labossière.

2S3 dug-in near Yavoriv, Ukraine, 11APR2019.
Royal Canadian Forces photo by Aviator Stéphanie Labossière.

11APR2019, Royal Canadian Forces photo by Aviator Stéphanie Labossière.

11APR2019, Royal Canadian Forces photo by Aviator Stéphanie Labossière.

11APR2019, Royal Canadian Forces photo by Aviator Stéphanie Labossière.

2S3 lights up the night near Yavoriv, Ukraine, 11APR2019.
Royal Canadian Forces photo by Aviator Stéphanie Labossière.

Direct firing a 2S3 in Ukraine, 02APR2019. Royal Canadian Forces photo by Aviator Stéphanie Labossière.

Direct firing a 2S3 in Ukraine, 02APR2019. Royal Canadian Forces photo by Aviator Stéphanie Labossière.

02APR2019, Royal Canadian Forces photo by Aviator Stéphanie Labossière.

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