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Drive a real tracked self-propelled howitzer at Cold War Park Budapest!
Seen action in Afghanistan, Chechnya, Iraq, Yugoslavia, Kosovo, Georgia, Libya – now it’s your turn.
Don’t look back – go forward! Ready to roll? Book now and feel the power of history in motion.
Experience real tank driving in Budapest with one-on-one instruction! After a quick safety briefing, you’ll drive a Cold War-era tank for 15 minutes, then enjoy the ride for at least 30 minutes as a passenger alongside your instructor.
This 45-minute program guarantees maximum thrill, quality, and satisfaction.
Bring a friend or family member – spectators are welcome to ride along for just €30.
Book now and feel the power of military steel in motion!
| Type | Self-propelled artillery |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Soviet Union |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1972–present |
| Used by | see Operators |
| Wars | Soviet–Afghan War Iran–Iraq War Gulf War War in Abkhazia (1992–1993) Yugoslav Wars Kosovo War First Chechen War Second Chechen War Iraq War 2008 South Ossetia War Russo-Georgian War First Libyan Civil War Second Libyan Civil War Syrian Civil War War in Donbass |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Kharkiv Tractor Plant |
| Designed | 1956-61 |
| Produced | 1971–1991 |
| No. built | more than 10,000 |
| Variants | see Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 16 tonnes (35,273 lbs) |
| Length | 7.26 m (23 ft 10 in) |
| Width | 2.85 m (9 ft 4 in) |
| Height | 2.73 m (8 ft 11 in) |
| Crew | 4 |
| Shell | separate loading, cased charge |
| Caliber | 122 mm |
| Breech | Horizontal sliding-wedge, semi-automatic |
| Elevation | -3 to +70 degrees |
| Traverse | 360 degrees |
| Rate of fire | Maximum: 5 rpm Sustained: 1-2 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity | 680 m/s (2,200 ft/s) |
| Maximum firing range | Conventional: 15.3 km (9.5 mi) Extended: 21.9 km (13.6 mi) |
| Armor | 20 mm (.78 in) |
|
Main
armament |
2A18 122 mm (4.8 in) howitzer |
| Engine | YaMZ-238N diesel 220 kW (300 hp) |
| Suspension | torsion bar |
|
Operational
range |
500 km (310 mi) |
| Speed | Road: 60 km/h (37 mph) Off-road: 30 km/h (18 mph) Swim: 4.5 km/h (2.8 mph) |
