ML-20S (152 mm)

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== Description ==
The ML-20S is a modification of the Soviet 152 mm artillery piece, specially designed for installation in tank destroyers such as the ISU-152 and SU-152. The ML-20 was developed in 1937, and its modification ML-20S in 1943.

The ML-20S is distinguished by its range and ability to fire high-explosive and armor-piercing projectiles, which made it suitable for hitting both fortified positions and armored vehicles. This made a significant contribution to the combat capabilities of the ISU-152, which was known for its role as a tank destroyer and assault weapon during various conflicts, including World War II.

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|ussr_isu_152}}
* {{Specs-Link|cn_isu_152}}
* {{Specs-Link|ussr_su_152}}

== General info ==
The ML-20C is a modification of the ML-20 for installation in self-propelled artillery installations. This howitzer cannon has a devastating HE impact, as well as armor-piercing projectiles with no less devastating consequences.

=== Available ammunition ===


{{:{{PAGENAME}}/Ammunition|BR-540, OF-540, BR-540B, BP-540}}

=== Comparison with analogues ===
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== Usage in battles ==
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=== Pros and cons ===
'''Pros:'''

1. Decent ballistic characteristics

2. Significant destructive power of projectiles

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'''Cons:'''

1. Limited aiming angles

2. Slow reloading speed

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== History ==
After several failures with the modernization of the 152 mm siege cannon of 1910, two howitzers, ML-15 and ML—20, were developed in the Design Bureau of plant No. 172. The ML-20 project was led by the famous designer F. F. Petrov, the initiative began work on it, while the ML-15 was created on the instructions of the GAU. Both guns borrowed elements from the 152 mm cannon of 1910/34, such as the barrel, bolt and recoil devices. The ML-20 had a similar wheel arrangement, while the structural elements of the ML-15 were redesigned.

The first ML-20 was tested on December 25, 1936, and the following year on military ones. After eliminating the shortcomings, the gun was adopted on September 22, 1937 as a "152-mm howitzer cannon mod. 1937". ML-20 was used to fire at trenches, fortifications and important enemy targets. With the OF-540 high-explosive grenade weighing 43.56 kg, it hit targets with fragments to a depth of 8 m, and although there were fewer fragments, their mass allowed them to penetrate armor up to 30 mm. This made the ML-20 a threat not only to manpower, but also to enemy armored vehicles.

== Media ==
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== See also ==
Approximate analogues of weapons from other countries:

[[Fsthaub m/02 (150 mm)]]

[[S.I.G.33 (150 mm)]]

== External links ==

* [[wikipedia:152_mm_howitzer-gun_M1937_(ML-20)|ML-20S on wikipedia]]
* [http://armor.kiev.ua/wiki/index.php?title=152-мм_гаубица-пушка_образца_1937_года_(МЛ-20) ML-20 on armor.kiev.ua]

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ML-20S (152 mm)

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