2S31 Vena

2S31 Vena
Type	Self-propelled mortar
Place of origin	Russia
Service history
In service	2014–present
Production history
Designer	Motovilikha plant
Designed	1980-2007
Manufacturer	Motovilikha plant
Produced	1996
Specifications
Weight	19.1 tons
Length	7 m
Width	3 m
Height	3 m
Crew	4
Elevation	-4° to +80°
Traverse	360°
Rate of fire	8-10 rounds per minute
Maximum firing range	7.2-13 km
Armor	Bulletproof
Main armament	2A80 120 mm mortar
Secondary armament	7.62 mm PKTM machine gun
Engine	Diesel UTD-29 450 hp
Power/weight	26 hp per ton
Suspension	Individual torsion bar
Operational range	600 km
Speed	70 km/h

The 2S31 Vena (Russian: 2С31 Вена) is a Russian self-propelled 120 mm mortar/cannon. "2S31" is its GRAU designation.

The 2S31 is a 120 mm 2A80 mortar/cannon mounted on the chassis of a BMP-3 infantry combat vehicle. It was developed by Joint Stock Venture "Plants of Motovilikha" (Russian: ОАО "Мотовилихинские заводы"). The weapon system is equipped with digital automated fire control system, navigation system, and optical/electronic reconnaissance and target acquisition system. Mortar mines (up to 7.2 km range) and cannon shells (up to 13 km range) can be used, including guided, HEAT, smoke, and thermobaric munitions. The mass of the system is 19.1 tons.

Operators

• Azerbaijan - 18

External links

• 2S31 Vena Technical Data Sheet - specifications - pictures - video
• Description at the website of its manufacturer
• 2S31 Offered to Venezuela