Uralvagonzavod 2S19 Msta-S vs BAE Systems Archer Artillery System
Full specs: Uralvagonzavod 2S19 Msta-S BAE Systems Archer Artillery System
Uralvagonzavod 2S19 Msta-S and BAE Systems Archer Artillery System are both artillery & mlrs, compared here on public specifications. The BAE Systems Archer Artillery System leads on max firing range (60 vs 29 km). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 60 km/h | N/A |
| Range (km) | 500 km | N/A |
| Rate of fire (rpm) | 7 rpm | 8 rpm ✓ |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 152 mm | 155 mm |
| Ammunition | 50 ✓ | 21 |
| Max firing range (km) | 29 km | 60 km ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | N/A | 14.3 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 42,000 kg | 30,000 kg |
| Crew | 5 | 4 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 840 hp ✓ | 338 hp |
| Program | ||
| Units built | 1,000 ✓ | 60 |
| Operator countries | 5 ✓ | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Uralvagonzavod 2S19 Msta-S and BAE Systems Archer Artillery System? +
The Uralvagonzavod 2S19 Msta-S is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 60 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Uralvagonzavod 2S19 Msta-S has the longest range at 500 km.
Which has the higher rate of fire? +
The BAE Systems Archer Artillery System has the higher rate of fire at 8 rpm.
Which has the higher max firing range? +
The BAE Systems Archer Artillery System has the higher max firing range at 60 km.
Which has the higher ammunition? +
The Uralvagonzavod 2S19 Msta-S has the higher ammunition at 50.
Which has the higher engine power? +
The Uralvagonzavod 2S19 Msta-S has the higher engine power at 840 hp.
Is the Uralvagonzavod 2S19 Msta-S better than the BAE Systems Archer Artillery System? +
On the public specs we track, the Uralvagonzavod 2S19 Msta-S leads on 4 of 6 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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