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2A36 Giatsint-B vs 2A65 Msta-B: how to tell them apart

Two towed artillery that are easy to mix up at a glance. Here is what tells them apart.

2A36 Giatsint-B, towed artillery from Soviet Union

2A36 Giatsint-B

Towed artillery, Soviet Union. In service since 1976

What gives it away

Very long-barrelled 152 mm towed gun with a multi-slotted muzzle brake and a split trail.

Used by

Russia, Ukraine, Finland and others

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2A65 Msta-B

Towed artillery, Soviet Union. In service since 1987

What gives it away

Large 152 mm towed howitzer with split trails, a gun shield and a long barrel with a double-baffle muzzle brake.

Used by

Russia, Ukraine and others

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