Self-Propelled Howitzer
2S35 Koalitsiya-SV
The 2S35 Koalitsiya-SV is a Russian self-propelled 152 mm howitzer made by Uraltransmash, part of Uralvagonzavod, with deliveries reported from December 2023. It has an unmanned turret and automatic loader, but only a small number are believed to be in service.
Russia|Uraltransmash / UralvagonzavodWhat Is the 2S35 Koalitsiya-SV? Overview, History and Development
The 2S35 was developed by Uraltransmash in Yekaterinburg with the Burevestnik institute. A prototype was built in 2013, and the system first appeared publicly at the 2015 Victory Day parade. State trials ended in October 2023. The 48 t vehicle (figures up to 55 t are cited) has an unmanned turret with an automatic loader, a crew of two or three in a protected hull capsule and about 1,000 hp. Announced peak rate of fire is 16 rounds per minute, with MRSI capability.
Standard range is commonly cited at around 40 km, and the manufacturer claims 70 to 80 km with guided or rocket-assisted ammunition, which is not independently verified. The chassis is derived from the T-90 and Armata families, though it is not an Armata. First deliveries to Russian forces were reported in December 2023, and open-source estimates put the number in service at roughly a dozen or fewer. Combat use is only sparsely reported. A 155 mm export version, the 2S35-1, has been shown. Rivals include the PzH 2000, K9 Thunder, Archer, CAESAR and PLZ-05.
2S35 Koalitsiya-SV Specifications: Weight, Armament, Armor and Mobility
2S35 Koalitsiya-SV Variants and Versions Compared
2S35-1 is the prototype and early designation of the 152 mm self-propelled gun programme.
2S35 Koalitsiya-SV is the Russian service version with unmanned turret and automatic loader.
2S35-1 (155 mm export) is a version shown with a NATO-calibre 155 mm gun for foreign customers.
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How many 2S35 Koalitsiya-SV are in service?
Open-source estimates suggest roughly a dozen or fewer 2S35 Koalitsiya-SV howitzers are in service, since serial production is very limited. Official figures are not published.
What is the range of the 2S35 Koalitsiya-SV?
The 2S35 Koalitsiya-SV has a commonly cited range of about 40 km. The manufacturer claims 70 to 80 km with guided or rocket-assisted ammunition, a figure not independently verified.
Does the 2S35 use the Armata chassis?
No, the 2S35 Koalitsiya-SV does not use the Armata chassis. Its chassis is derived from the T-90 and Armata families, so it shares components rather than being an Armata vehicle.
Is the 2S35 Koalitsiya the best artillery system?
The 2S35 Koalitsiya-SV is promoted by Russia as advanced, but the claim is a marketing one. It has an unmanned turret and a 16 rounds per minute peak rate, yet very few exist and combat use is sparsely reported.
2S35 Koalitsiya vs PzH 2000: which is better?
The 2S35 Koalitsiya-SV offers an unmanned turret and a higher claimed rate of fire of 16 rounds per minute, while the PzH 2000 is a proven design built and used in far larger numbers. Independent comparison is limited.
When did the 2S35 enter service?
The 2S35 Koalitsiya-SV completed state trials in October 2023, and the first deliveries to Russian forces were reported in December 2023. The first prototype was built in 2013.