History[]
The 2S23 Nona-SVK was specially developed for the Soviet motorized infantry and uses 8x8 wheeled chassis based on the BTR-80 based version is the 2S23 or Nona-SVK. First production of this vehicle were delivered in 1990, and a small number is currently in service for the Russian Army. It was previously used by Afghanistan and the Soviet Union, but this vehicle is still currently in service in a couple of other countries.
In Game[]
The 2S23 Nona-SVK just by its looks alone is a highly manueverble speedy vehicle, as it is the only wheeled artillery unit in game. Not only that it has the fastest reload of any SPG only beaten by rocket based artillery. Though despite this it still has the limitions of every artillery in game; no close range counters and poor armor.
Pros and Cons[]
Pros
- Fast top speed
- Fastest reload of any howitzer based artillery
- Low profile
- Fast turret rotation
- Decent damage
Cons
- Cannot engage at close ranges
- Cannot engage aircraft
- Poor armor
- Wheeled controls