What is a 2S23 Nona?

The 2S23 Nona is a self-propelled mortar of Russian origin. It was developed in the late 1980’s as a more mobile and less costly alternative to the 2S9 Anona. It is designed to support troops with both direct and indirect fire. The 2S23 is based on the widely used BTR-80 chassis.

What kind of chassis does the 2S23 have?

The 2S23 is based on the widely used BTR-80 chassis. It features a modified 2S9 Anona turret with a breech loaded gun/mortar of comparable design.

What is the range of a 2S23?

Firepower The 2S23 is able to provide both direct and indirect fire with its breech loaded smoothbore 120mm 2A60 gun/mortar. The maximum range is 9 km with standard rounds and 12. 8 km with rocket assisted rounds. Armored vehicles can be engaged using a dedicated anti-tank HEAT round out to 1 km. Only 30 120mm rounds are carried. A 7.

What is the difference between a BTR 80 and a 2S23?

Layout The 2S23 is based on the widely used BTR-80 chassis. It features a modified 2S9 Anona turret with a breech loaded gun/mortar of comparable design. The chassis differs from the BTR-80 in having no firing ports and the side doors have been removed.