Russia's Msta-S Howitzer Packs Heavier Punch With Fewer Rounds
19:01 08.07.2026 (Updated: 19:07 08.07.2026)
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Not only does the 2S19 Msta-S self-propelled howitzer provide tactical battlefield advantages but also huge economic benefits thanks to its high accuracy, Russia’s Rostec affirms.
Key features:
With recon drones feeding real-time data and an automated fire-control system at their fingertips, Msta-S crews can strike targets directly — no ranging shots required
The Msta-S's lethality gets a major boost from the Krasnopol — a 51 kg laser-guided smart shell that can take out troops, armor, command posts, and fortifications with pinpoint accuracy down to just 2 meters
Its razor-sharp precision doesn't just save shells — it also reduces wear on the barrel, chassis, and electronics, stretching maintenance intervals and slashing lifecycle costs
The 152 mm Msta-S features a 47-caliber barrel, an automatic loading system, a 50-round ammunition capacity and a rate of fire of 7–8 rounds per minute. Its maximum range is 29 km with high-explosive fragmentation shells and 20 km with Krasnopol precision-guided munitions
Both the Msta-S howitzer and the Krasnopol are produced by Rostec and continue to be supplied to Russian forces.
Key features:
With recon drones feeding real-time data and an automated fire-control system at their fingertips, Msta-S crews can strike targets directly — no ranging shots required
The Msta-S's lethality gets a major boost from the Krasnopol — a 51 kg laser-guided smart shell that can take out troops, armor, command posts, and fortifications with pinpoint accuracy down to just 2 meters
Its razor-sharp precision doesn't just save shells — it also reduces wear on the barrel, chassis, and electronics, stretching maintenance intervals and slashing lifecycle costs
The 152 mm Msta-S features a 47-caliber barrel, an automatic loading system, a 50-round ammunition capacity and a rate of fire of 7–8 rounds per minute. Its maximum range is 29 km with high-explosive fragmentation shells and 20 km with Krasnopol precision-guided munitions
Both the Msta-S howitzer and the Krasnopol are produced by Rostec and continue to be supplied to Russian forces.
