2S7 Pion

2S7 "Pion" 203 mm Self-Propelled Gun

In 1975 went into production a new Soviet 2S7 "Pion" self-propelled gun. The 203 mm 2A44 gun is mounted externally at the rear of the modified T-80 tank chassis. When deployed in the firing position a large spade is lowered to the ground to provide a more stable firing platform.
The "Pion" has been the most powerful conventional artillery piece since its introduction and it remains so today.

Producers:
- Leningrad (now St. Petersburg) "Kirovsk" Plant - tracked chassis (object 216) and final assembling,
- Volgograd "Barikady" Plant - artillery part.

8 pcs of 2S7 has been used by Polish Army from 1985 to 2006.

In museum since Sep 22, 2009.

Range of the artillery fire from museum firing position with HE and rocket-assisted projectile :-)

Technical data

Weight: 46 t
Length / Carriage Length: 13.20 m / 10.50 m
Width: 3.38 m
Height: 3.00 m
Crew: 7 men
Armament: 2A44 203 mm gun
Rate of fire: 1.5 rounds per minute
Range of the artillery fire: 37.5 km HE 110 kg projectile, 47.5 km with 103 kg rocket-assisted projectile, nuclear ?
Powerplant: V-46-1, turbocharged 12 cylinder V in-line diesel engine, 750 hp
Maximum Speed: 50 kph