page_title: 2S3 Akatsiya
section_title: Operators
hierarchical_section_title: 2S3 Akatsiya / Operators
caption_attribution_description: English: Map of 2S3 operators in blue with former operators in redNederlands: Kaart van 2S3 gebruikers in blauw met voormalige gebruikers in rood
context_page_description: SO-152 is a Soviet 152.4 mm self-propelled gun developed in 1968. It was a response to the American 155 mm M109. The development started in 1967 according to the Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Soviet Union from July 4, 1967. In 1968 the SO-152 was completed and in 1971 entered service. Its GRAU designation is 2S3. The fighting vehicle also received the additional designation Akatsiya, which is Russian for acacia.
context_section_description: 2S3 Akatsiya SPGs were exported to foreign countries but in a relatively small amount.
caption: Map of 2S3 operators in blue with former operators in red
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