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.
It saw action during the conflicts in Afghanistan and Chechnya

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

Number built - over 1000 pcs.
8 pcs of 2S7 has been used by Polish Army since 1985 to 2006.

Museum example

Manufacture Date: 1985
Chassis serial #: 52S72
Gun serial #: W5505
Last Registration #: UBS 4947

History

5th Gun Artillery Brigade, Glogow
23rd "Slaska" Artillery Brigade, 1st squadron, 2nd battery, Boleslawiec

In museum since Sep 22, 2009 from 6th Military Storage Unit - Polska Nowa Wies

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 30 km
Powerplant: V-46-1, turbocharged 12 cylinder V in-line diesel engine, 750 hp
Maximum Speed: 50 kph