Tensions between Russia and Ukraine have not eased, and Russia's recent introduction of a new artillery 2S35 "Soyuz" SV gun has attracted much attention. In comparison, the old 2S19 gun has become a little mediocre on the modern battlefield. However, what exactly is so special about this 2S35 gun?First of all, we have to mention the 2S19 gun, which was put into active service in the 80s of the last century, with a 152-mm howitzer with a mediocre rate of fire and firing range, and the chassis was not specially optimized.
The 2S35 gun was originally seen as an upgraded version of the 2S19, with two 152mm guns on top and bottom, but its complex construction and weight made its performance unsatisfactory. In order to overcome these problems, the later 2S35 canceled the two-gun structure and replaced it with a single gun, and completely renovated the internal structure, which can be called the T14 of the artillery world. This improvement led to a significant increase in the performance of the 2S35 gun, an increase in the rate of fire, and overall reliability. It remains to be seen how the relevance and battlefield value of this artillery will affect Russia's strategic deployment.
It is reported that the 2S35 "Soyuz" SV gun has not only made a breakthrough in artillery design and performance, but also has undergone a comprehensive upgrade in the chassis and engine it carries. This may indicate that Russia will have a more powerful fire support capability in future wars, which has aroused the attention and heated discussion of the international community about Russia's military strength. In general, the advent of the 2S35 "Soyuz" SV artillery not only improves Russia's artillery combat capability in modern warfare, but also triggers people's thinking about the future pattern of warfare. The entry of this artillery into the battlefield will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the situation in Ukraine and the international military landscape, which deserves close attention.
Russia recently released some data that the 2S35 Soyuz SV, when using precision-guided projectiles, has a maximum range of up to 80 kilometers, an average rate of fire of 16 rounds per minute, and an ammunition base of about 60 70 rounds. However, the initial production of the chassis of this gun was still not designed for self-propelled guns, but based on the improved chassis of the T90, which made it somewhat unbalanced on the outside. But it is reported that in the future, the new version, which will take a chassis based on the T14 tank and has seven pairs of load-bearing wheels, will solve this flaw, making it an excellent self-propelled howitzer. The core strength of the 2S35 Alliance SV lies not only in its performance parameters, but also in its internal structure.
Like the Russian T14 tank, the gun features three crew members sitting side by side at the front of the hull, with a large turret area and an engine bay at the rear. The turret has a large internal volume and adopts an unmanned turret design, which makes its ammunition base and rate of fire ahead of other guns. In addition, its short preparation time, which takes only 90 seconds, is able to quickly fire several shells with a high rate of fire and leave the position in 1 minute, which is the absolute advantage of a high degree of automation. Therefore, the 2S35 Soyuz SV is more like a new artillery gun with a turret at its core.
Not only that, it is reported that the 2S35 Alliance SV also plans to launch a wheeled version that is lighter in weight and more suitable for road maneuvers, due to the high degree of structural integration, it is less difficult to transplant to the wheeled chassis and can ensure better performance. It is worth noting that Ukraine currently has a lot of advanced Western artillery, such as the Swedish Archer and the German PZH2000. Western aid has also led to a great improvement in Ukraine's military equipment. In general, the 2S35 Soyuz SV, although there are some shortcomings, its advanced automatic loader and superior internal structure make it a potential artillery that may become a dark horse in the field of military equipment in the future.
The unveiling of the new generation of artillery 2S35 Soyuz SV marks that Russia has a range and mobility on the battlefield beyond the past. This artillery is of great strategic importance because it can hit long-range targets at a relatively low cost without being deployed on the front line. The innovation of the 2S35 Soyuz SV also means that Russia will start a new round of artillery development, and the previous PZH2000 may no longer be applicable. All this will have a far-reaching impact on the pattern of future wars.