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2A3 Kondensator 2P
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Self-Propelled Artillery · Russia · 1956
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2A3Kondensator2P

2A3 Kondensator 2P
2A3 Kondensator 2P Photo: Gandvik · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
30
Firepower
85
Rate of Fire
10
Mobility
40
Accuracy
20
Shoot-and-Scoot
15
Protection
50
Automation
5
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
30
Origin Russia
ManufacturerKirov Plant
CategorySelf-Propelled Artillery
EraEarly Cold War
In service1956–1960
Operators1 countries
Quantity5
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
34
Self-Propelled Artillery MASS Rating
13/15
Early Cold War
164/188
All-Time
Self-Propelled Artillery · 10 axes scored
Range
30
Firepower
85
Rate of Fire
10
Mobility
40
Accuracy
20
Shoot-and-Scoot
15
Protection
50
Automation
5
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
30
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the self-propelled artillery category.
01 / Overview
2A3 Kondensator 2P
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1956–1960
Quantity
5
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SELF-PROPELLED ARTILLERY · EARLY COLD WAR
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
34
self-propelled artillery category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the self-propelled artillery category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • Service Entry Year1956
  • Combat Weight64,000 kg
  • Crew8
  • Carriage TypeSelf-Propelled
  • In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance2MOD.2
  • Calibre406 mm
  • Ordnance Type406 mm howitzer
▣Performance2MOD.2
  • Maximum Range (standard)25.6 km
  • Rate of Fire (sustained)0.2
◇Ammunition1MOD.1
  • Ammunition Typesnuclear artillery projectile
◆Mobility3MOD.3
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length20 m
  • Width3.08 m
  • Height5.75 m
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Production1
  • Production Start1,956 year
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1956Production started
  3. 1960Production ended
70
years in service
4
years in production
5
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
Artillery system with integrated propulsion, enabling movement under its own power rather than being towed.
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