2S3 Akatsiya

Alternate Name(s)

Akatsiya

Tier / Class

Tier 6 SPG

Type

Progression

Place of Origin

USSR

Dealer

Zhang Feng

Crew

Commander
Driver
Gunner
Loader

Vehicle Progression
◄ Previous Gvozdika	Next ► Challenger 1 PLZ-89

Sustained Damage

Damage

1300

Penetration

55 mm

Damage per Minute

9176 per min.

Reload Time

8.5 s

Defense

Hit Points

2065

Hull vs AP

120 mm

Hull vs HEAT

155 mm

Hull Composition

Steel

Turret vs AP

305 mm

Turret vs HEAT

380 mm

Turret Composition

Steel

Mobility

Max Speed

63 km/h

Acceleration 0 to 32 km/h

3.73 s

Weight

24948 kg

Hull Traverse

40 deg/s

Utility

Camo (Overall)

25 %

Vision Range while Moving

370 m

Targeting

Depression/Elevation

-2° / 60°

Accuracy (Fully Aimed)

0.130 °

Aim Time

3 s

Turret Traverse

30 deg/s

The 2S3 Akatsiya is a Tier 6 progression Self-Propelled Gun under Zhang Feng's dealership.

History[]

Class: Self-Propelled Gun
Developed: 1967-1971
Service: 1971+
Vehicles Built: cca 4000
Operators: Worldwide (Russia, Ukraine, Vietnam and others)

The Akatsiya SPG was developed as a response to the American M109. It has a long service history, having been used in various conflicts in Eastern Europe, Northern Africa and the Middle East. Its modernized versions are still in service and can be encountered in ongoing wars.

Vehicle Traits[]

Artillery: This vehicle is capable of indirect fire across large distances but is very vulnerable in close combat.
Heavy Weapon: This vehicle carries one of the largest weapons around with significantly increased damage per shot.
Smoke Generators: This vehicle generates smoke all around it and lays down smoke cover by driving forward.
Amphibious: This vehicle is more resistant to taking on water, allowing it to traverse wider rivers or lakes.

Ammunition[]

#	Ammo Name	Ammo Type	XP Cost	Damage	Penetration	Velocity	Reload Time	More Info
1	152mm 53-VOF-546 HE	HE	Stock	1300^{[note 1]}	55 mm	780 m/s	8.50 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.13 ° Fire Chance Bonus: 100 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Splash Radius: 3.00 m Splash Penetration: 228 mm
2	152mm 3VBP5 HEAT	HEAT	Stock	900^{[note 2]}	700 mm	780 m/s	8.50 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.13 ° Fire Chance Bonus: 100 % Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Bonus Module Damage: 25 %
3	Smoke Round	Smoke	Stock	N/A	N/A	780 m/s	8.50 s	Toggle
Radius of Effect: 20 m Duration: 20 s
4	WP Round	WP	Stock	17 per sec	N/A	780 m/s	8.50 s	Toggle
Radius of Effect: 15 m Duration: 10 s
5	7.62mm AP	AP	Stock	8	18^{[note 3]} mm	855 m/s	5.00 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.98 ° Magazine Type: Clip Partial Reload: Yes Magazine Size: 800 Burst Fire Rate: 400 rd/min Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Ricochet Angle: 67 °

Upgrades[]

Armor[]

Akatsiya Stock Armor
XP Cost	Credit Cost	Hull Armor	Hull Composition	Turret Armor	Turret Composition	ERA Name	ERA Penetration Reduction
Stock	Stock	120 mm (vs AP) 155 mm (vs HEAT)	Steel	305 mm (vs AP) 380 mm (vs HEAT)	Steel	N/A	N/A vs AP N/A vs HEAT
This vehicle's light armor offers basic protection from autocannons and machineguns.

Weapon[]

#	Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Aim Time	Reload Time	More Info
Weapon1	152mm 2A33 L/27 Howitzer	Stock	Stock	3.00 s	8.50 s	Toggle
Stats: Depression/Elevation: -2.0° / 60.0° Ammo: 152mm 53-VOF-546 HE 152mm 3VBP5 HEAT Smoke Round WP Round 7.62mm AP

Engine[]

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Max Speed	Reverse Speed	Forward Acceleration	Hull Traverse	Fire Chance
ChTZ V-59U 520 hp V-12 Diesel Engine	Stock	Stock	63 km/h	25 km/h	3.73 s (0 to 32 km/h) 15.18 s (0 to Max Speed)	40.00°	6 %

Parts[]

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Description
Spall Liner	5,755	132,130	Hit points are increased by 150
Exhaust Smoke	Stock	Stock	Provides 2 exhaust smoke charges Recharge time: 60s Duration: 14s
Upgraded Exhaust Smoke Generator	8,630	198,195	Provides 8 exhaust smoke charges Recharge time: 60s Duration: 14s
Improved Fire Control System	12,135	278,710	Aiming time reduced by 20%
Improved Loading Mechanism	29,215	670,965	Rate of fire is increased by 7%
Stock Tracks	Stock	Stock	Mobility (Light Terrain): 89.3% Mobility (Heavy Terrain): 75.0%

Other unlocks[]

Name	Cost	Description
Battle Hardened	1,600	The Battle-Hardened status allows you to earn more Experience and Credits and also grants preferential matchmaking to the vehicle.
Avatar	20,275	Unlocks Vehicle icon for player portrait.
7,100 Reputation	16,895	Provides an injection of 7,100 Reputation.
7,100 Reputation	16,895	Provides an injection of 7,100 Reputation.
7,100 Reputation	16,895	Provides an injection of 7,100 Reputation.
Progress Boost	2,100	This bundle contains enough Experience to boost your vehicle to the maximum progression level.

Footnotes[]

↑ 370 for Partial Penetration;
100 for Non-Penetrating Hits
↑ 200 for Non-Penetrating Hits
↑ 18 mm at 100m;
9 mm at 1000m

Self-Propelled Guns
Zhang Feng	Gvozdika • Msta-S • Akatsiya • Centauro 155 • Abbot • Abbot VE • AS90 • M108 • M109 • Paladin • Palmaria • PzH 2000 • PLZ-05 • PLZ-89 • XM2001 Crusader

Zhang Feng
Main Battle Tank	9910 • Arjun Mk.IA • BM Oplot • M-95 • T-55 Enigma • T-72M2 Wilk • T-72M4CZ • TR-85M1 • Type 59 • Type 59-IIA • Type 69 • Type 79 • Type 80-II • Type 85-IIM • Type 90-II • Type 96 • Type 96A • Type 96B • Type 99 • Type 99A • Type 99A2 • Type 99A2 Hades • Type 99A2-140 • Type 99B • VT4 • WZ-1224 • ZTZ-20
Armored Fighting Vehicle	BVP M-80A • BVP-M2 • BWP-1M • BWP-2000 • Scorpion Kastet • Rosomak • Rosomak M1M • OA-82 Jarmila • OT-64 • OT-65A • VN17 • ZBD-04A • ZBD-86 • ZBL-08
Tank Destroyer	AFT-10 • Assaulter • PTZ-89 • QN-506 • ST1 • VN20 • Wilk XC-8 • WWO Wilk • ZTL-11 • ZUBR PSP
Light Tank	VT5 • WPB Anders • ZTQ-15
Self-Propelled Gun	Gvozdika • Msta-S • Akatsiya • Centauro 155 • Abbot • Abbot VE • AS90 • M108 • M109 • Paladin • Palmaria • PzH 2000 • PLZ-05 • PLZ-89 • XM2001 Crusader

[1] 370 for Partial Penetration;
100 for Non-Penetrating Hits

[2] 200 for Non-Penetrating Hits

[3] 18 mm at 100m;
9 mm at 1000m

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