2S24M3 Self Propelled Howitzer

  Deployed around the beginning of the Euro-Wars, the 2S24 has built a reputation of something that is perhaps one of the enigmas of the Russian military. The first unit, the 11th Guards Tank Division, used this system extensively, and to great effect, penetrating the eastern border of Germany and effective use of the massive fire laying capability gained it a fierce reputation among the targeted units. The 11th Guards and 25th Tank Division were the only two units to field the 2S24 at the beginning of the Euro-Wars. Built in parallel with the M2000 Crusader AFAS, the 2S24 shares many of the same elements. First off, it has a crew three seated in the hull that operates a turret/gun system. To facilitate this, the gunner and commander both have multi-function displays that allow selection of the type of rounds and how many to be fired. The driver also has a similar MFD, but is of course more geared to driving.
  Originally, the 2S24 had no significant EW capability, relying on other specialist units for EW protection. However, during the Euro-Wars, some batteries EW vehicles were destroyed in precision attacks, thereby making them vulnerable to pinpoint strikes, in which they later fell to. The -M1 version added only ECM, which gave it added protection. Later on, in the -M2 version, ECCM was added, as designers realized they could add this without any penalty to any combat capability or storage. These were in low levels, and the -M3 version only made them higher levels, plus the addition of the Battletac FDDM system. This of course allows the firing unit to use a spotter, then rain steel on that target more effectively.
  Armor protection is backed up by attachable ablative armor, giving the 2S24M3 unparalleled versus most other systems in use today. Additionally, the 2S24M3 mounts the effective ArenaIV CIWS mounted on the top, for protection against most PGMs (Precision Guided Munitions) that they expect to be fired at the vehicle. The system is mounted on top of the vehicle, and offers a full 360º coverage. Only when the barrel is completely elevated is there a deadspace, and a fire-interrupt circuit is added to prevent any damage to the barrel.
  The 2S24M3 mounts the 2A130 152mm/52 barrel with a round count of 80 rounds including charges. Combined with the autoloader, it can fire three shells under five seconds, giving it a true rapid fire capability. This has endeared it to crews, who use it also for counterbattery fire.

  Handling | Speed | Accel | B/A | Sig | Autonav | Pilot | Sensor | Cargo | Load | Cost
  6/7 | 60 | 5 | 6/16* | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 2+2+2 CF | 100 | 17,532,900¥

  Seating: 3 bucket seats
  Access: 3 hatches
  Fuel: Diesel (900 liters)
  Economy: 0.8 km per liter
  Sensors: Military I (8)
  ECM/ECCM: Military II (9)/Military II (9)
  Other Features: Datajack Port, Rigger Adaptation, Battletac FDDM, Thermal Baffles (2), Level 3 Amphibious Package. EnviroSeal (gas), EnviroSeal (overpressurization) with 30 man hours life support, Improved Suspension, APPS x 3.
  Armament: One 2A130 152mm/52 barrel with 80 rounds with 80 Type I and Type II charges, as well as a top mounted Arena IV CIWS system.
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