The 152 mm howitzer 2A65 (M1987) is mounted on a conventional split trail carriage and, when deployed in the firing position, rests on three points, the hydraulic circular firing jack under the forward part of the carriage and the two spades at the rear.

Each of the box section trails has a caster wheel to assist the gun crew in bringing the weapon into action.

Elevation and traverse is manual, two-speed, with the direct and indirect sighting devices being located on the left side of the weapon.

The OF23 cargo projectile weighs 42.8 kg, has a maximum range of 26 kilometers and contains 42 High-Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) bomblets, each of which can penetrate 100 millimeters of conventional steel armour.

The gun consists of a distinctive two-wheeled carriage, and has an armored shield that slopes to the rear and extends over the wheels.

[4] It is also in service with other units in other Russian military districts, including the 381st Guards "Warsaw" Artillery Regiment of the 150th Motor Rifle Division.

[5] In Defense Forces of Georgia, 2A65 is in service within 5th Artillery brigade of Eastern Army Command.