2S3 Akatsiya

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	1100
Penetration	75 mm
Damage per Minute	10153 per min.
Reload Time	6.5 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)	20 %
Vision Range while Moving	370 m
Targeting
Depression/Elevation	-2° / 60°
Accuracy (Fully Aimed)	0.130 °
Aim Time	3 s
Turret Traverse	21 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	1100	75 mm	780 m/s	6.50 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.13 ° Fire Chance Bonus: 100 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Bonus Module Damage: 50 % Splash Radius: 3.00 m Splash Penetration: 228 mm
2	152mm 3VBP5 HEAT	HEAT	Stock	820	750 mm	780 m/s	6.50 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.13 ° Fire Chance Bonus: 100 % Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Bonus Module Damage: 50 %
3	Smoke Round	Smoke	Stock	N/A	N/A	780 m/s	3.00 s	Toggle
Radius of Effect: 20 m Duration: 20 s
4	WP Round	WP	Stock	17 per sec	N/A	780 m/s	3.00 s	Toggle
Radius of Effect: 15 m Duration: 10 s
5	7.62mm AP	AP	Stock	8	18 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	6.50 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	Notes
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	Notes
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.