2S31 Vena
The 2S31 Vena is a Russian amphibious self-propelled 120 mm mortar system. "2S31" is its GRAU designation.Description
The 2S31 consists of a 120mm 2A80 rifled gun-mortar mounted on the chassis of the BMP-3 infantry combat vehicle. It was developed by Joint Stock Venture "Plants of Motovilikha". The 2S31's turret is equipped with digital automated fire control system, navigation system, and optical/electronic reconnaissance and target acquisition system. Its 2A80 gun-mortar is capable of launching a high-explosive mortar projectile with a maximum range of 18,000 metres.
The 2S31 is currently in service with Azerbaijan and Venezuela.
