2S31 Vena

The 2S31 Vena is a russian 120mm self-propelled mortar. The 2S31 is basically a BMP-3 with a 120mm 2A60 Nona mortar cannon..

Description
Its development began in 1996 in Russia, taking advantage of the development of the BMP-3 armoured personal carrier. The system aims to replace towed mortars of the same caliber and should be employed in battalions equipped with the BMP-3. By the time the Russian Army don't adquired any unit of the Vena 2S31, so this Vehicle is intended exclusively for export. Among the reasons for not using this system, is the existence of considerable quantities of vehicles 2S9 Nona another self propelled 120mm cannon, but the 2S9 Nona uses the BTR-80 as it's plataform.

General Characteristics

 * Crew: 4
 * Lenght: 7.4m
 * Width: 3.15m
 * Empty Weight: 16.000Kg
 * Loaded Weight: 19.500Kg

Performance

 * Traction System: Caterpillars
 * Engine: UTD-29M diesel
 * Power: 500hp (375KW)
 * Maximum Speed: 80Km/h

Armament

 * 1x 2A60 Nona
 * 1x NSV on the top of the vehicle
 * 12x Smoke Grenade Launchers, six on each side