2S35 Koalitsiya-SV vs 2S19 Msta-S: how to tell them apart

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

2S35 Koalitsiya-SV

Self-propelled artillery, Russia. In service since 2023

What gives it away

Tank chassis with a very large, slab-sided unmanned turret, a long 152 mm gun and a remote machine gun on the roof; the crew sits in a capsule in the front hull.

Used by

Russia

2S19 Msta-S

Self-propelled artillery, Soviet Union. In service since 1989

What gives it away

Tank-style running gear with six road wheels and a very large, tall square turret with a long 152 mm gun.

Used by

Russia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Venezuela

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