Conflict side archive

Russia Weapon Systems

Weapon systems and military equipment cataloged with Russia as the conflict side.

12 weapon systems
2S1 Gvozdika, 122 mm tracked self-propelled howitzer, ArtilleryRussia-Ukraine War2S1 Gvozdika122 mm tracked self-propelled howitzerBuilt: Kharkiv Tractor Plant; Plant No. 9 for the 2A31 howitzer / Soviet UnionThe 2S1 Gvozdika is a Soviet 122 mm tracked self-propelled howitzer built around the 2A31 gun on an amphibious armored chassis derived from the MT-LB family. In the Russia-Ukraine War it remains a common short-to-medium-range artillery system for both Russian and Ukrainian forces, combining mobility, indirect fire, and widespread 122 mm ammunition compatibility.
Buk-M2, Tracked medium-range surface-to-air missile system, Air DefenseRussia-Ukraine WarBuk-M2Tracked medium-range surface-to-air missile systemBuilt: Almaz-Antey / RussiaThe Buk-M2 is a Russian tracked medium-range surface-to-air missile system in the Buk family, using the 9M317 missile and networked radars to defend maneuver forces and key areas against aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, precision weapons, and some ballistic targets. In the Russia-Ukraine War it appears on the Russian side as part of layered battlefield air defense, where Ukrainian forces have targeted its launchers and associated radar vehicles.
9K720 Iskander, Road-mobile tactical ballistic and cruise missile system, ArtilleryRussia-Ukraine War9K720 IskanderRoad-mobile tactical ballistic and cruise missile systemBuilt: Kolomna Machine-Building Design Bureau (KBM); Votkinsk Machine Building Plant; Production Association Barrikady / RussiaThe 9K720 Iskander is a Russian road-mobile tactical missile system that launches short-range ballistic missiles and, in Iskander-K configuration, ground-launched cruise missiles. In the Russia-Ukraine War it has served as one of Russia's principal precision-strike systems for attacks beyond the immediate front line.
Tochka-U, Road-mobile tactical ballistic missile system, ArtilleryRussia-Ukraine WarTochka-URoad-mobile tactical ballistic missile systemBuilt: Kolomna Machine Building Design Bureau (KBM) / Soviet Union / RussiaTochka-U is the upgraded 9K79-1/OTR-21 short-range tactical ballistic missile system, carried on a wheeled transporter-erector-launcher and designed for battlefield strikes with high-explosive or cluster warheads. In the Russia-Ukraine War it appears as a legacy Soviet missile system used by both sides, giving Ukraine an indigenous long-range strike option early in the invasion while also appearing in documented Russian attacks.
Tor-M2, Short-range surface-to-air missile system, Air DefenseRussia-Ukraine WarTor-M2Short-range surface-to-air missile systemBuilt: Almaz-Antey Air and Space Defence Corporation / RussiaThe Tor-M2 is a Russian short-range, self-propelled surface-to-air missile system built to protect maneuver forces and fixed sites from aircraft, helicopters, drones, guided missiles, and other precision weapons. In the Russia-Ukraine War it appears in Russian service as a tracked tactical air-defense vehicle, with visually documented battlefield losses showing its use close enough to the front to be targeted by Ukrainian forces.