2S7 self-propelled guns “Pion”/Channel 24 collage
Pion 2S7 self-propelled artillery guns will be reopened in Russia. It is possible that the aggressor country is going to use these weapons in the war against Ukraine.
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Military experts reported that the “Peonies” were withdrawn from the warehouse of the 94th arsenal of weapons and ammunition, located in the city of Omsk. Alexander Musiyenko, head of the Center for Military Legal Research, explained to channel 24 what kind of weapon it is and how it can affect the course of the war.
According to him, this is artillery, which the Russian army has previously used quite intensively against Ukraine.
In principle, these are weapons that are in Russia in warehouses. Of course they will transfer it and use it,” the military expert said.
Is it dangerous
At the same time, these weapons do not pose any greater risks than we have already seen in the artillery struggle or in the massive strikes that Russia inflicted.
And it is possible to destroy them thanks to the Western weapons that we receive. The distance between him and Russian competitors is only a few kilometers. But it gives a great advantage to the Ukrainian army.
“For example, if we look at the M-777 155mm trailed howitzers. They can cover a distance of 40 kilometers. This is very important. Russian counterparts cover a distance of 34 kilometers,” Musienko added.
What is known about Pion
Source: Wikipedia
- This is a 203 mm self-propelled artillery mount. Its main purpose is to attack the rear of the enemy. The average range of a possible attack is 30 kilometers. However, “3VOF35” active-rocket projectiles can be at a distance of 47.5 kilometers.
- There were two modifications to these self-propelled guns, which were produced from 1975 to 1990. The total produced quantity is 500 units. It is not yet known how many of them remained in service with Russia.
Note that our gunners also “inherited” such installations from the Soviet army. Now they use them to destroy the enemy in different sectors of the front.
However, these weapons are quite outdated for war in the 21st century. Therefore, they will be gradually replaced by more modern versions of self-propelled guns, which continue to come to the Armed Forces of Ukraine from Western partners.
