2S31 Vena
| 2S31 Vena | |
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| Type | Self-propelled mortar |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2014–present |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Motovilikha plant |
| Designed | 1980-2007 |
| Manufacturer | Motovilikha plant |
| Produced | 1996 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 19.1 tons |
| Length | 7 m |
| Width | 3 m |
| Height | 3 m |
| Crew | 4 |
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| Elevation | -4° to +80° |
| Traverse | 360° |
| Rate of fire | 8-10 rounds per minute |
| Maximum firing range | 7.2-13 km |
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Main
armament |
2A80 120 mm mortar |
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Secondary
armament |
7.62 mm PKTM machine gun |
| Engine | Diesel UTD-29 450 hp |
| Power/weight | 26 hp per ton |
| Suspension | Individual torsion bar |
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Operational
range |
600 km |
| Speed | 70 km/h |
The 2S31 Vena (Russian: 2С31 Вена) is a Russian amphibious self-propelled 120 mm mortar system. "2S31" is its GRAU designation.
The 2S31 consists of a 120mm 2A80 rifled gun-mortar mounted on the chassis of the BMP-3 infantry combat vehicle. It was developed by Joint Stock Venture "Plants of Motovilikha" (Russian: ОАО "Мотовилихинские заводы"). The 2S31's turret is equipped with digital automated fire control system, navigation system, and optical/electronic reconnaissance and target acquisition system. Its 2A60 gun-mortar is capable of launching a high-explosive mortar projectile with a maximum range of 18,000 metres.
The 2S31 is currently in service with Russia, Azerbaijan, and Venezuela.
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