2S31 Vena Self-propelled mortar carrier armoured vehicle

The 2S31 "Vena" is one of the latest Russian developed self-propelled artillery unit developed in 1996. It is based on the chassis of BMP-3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle and is mostly intended for motorized battalions fitted with the BMP-3 vehicles fire support. This artillery unit is offered mostly for export and hasn't entered service with Russian Army yet and any country. While the prime contractor for the BMP-3 chassis is the Kurgan Machine Construction Plant, the prime contractor for the 2S31 Vena system is the Motovilikha Plants Corporation. The Russian Vena automated self-propelled gun is unmatched anywhere in the world, claim experts at Russia’s state arms exporter Rosoboronexport. The 2S31 Vena is an tracked armoured vehicle, which can engage the enemy with a squall of high-precision mortar fire. Comparisons with foreign models of the same class show that Russia’s Vena performs two and a half time better than its rivals. 

 

Specifications

Armament 120 mm mortar gun Country users Not yet in service. Designer Company Motovilikha Plants Corporation and Kurgan Machine Construction Plant Accessories NBC protection system, laser range finder, land navigation system, night vision equipment. Crew 4 soldiers Armor Protection against small arms and shell splinters. Weight 19,500 kg Speed 70 km/h maximum speed on road a Range 600 km a  Dimensions Lenght, 6,75 m; Width, 7,4m; Height, 3,15m