Recently, Ellen Lushkov, President of Karashnikov, said that the latest 2S42 "Lotos" 120mm forced during has been sent to the national test.
Karashnikovs TSNIITOCHMASH test ground in MoscowFrom the perspective of the flag, "Lotus" is used to equip the Russian airborne troops.A staff member of the TSNIITOCHMASH said that the 2S42 "Lotus" is equipped with a highly automated 120mm forced grenade, and the 2S31 "Vena" "self -containing grenade is universal.
2S42 "Lotus" was developed to meet the needs of the Russian airborne forces.The maximum driving speed is 70 km/h, and the mileage is at least 500 kilometers.
2S42 "Lotus" self-propelled grenade uses the chassis of the BMD-4M infantry chariot, so as to keep the main equipment of the Russian airborne forces.It reduces the pressure of logistics.
Equipped with a highly automated fire control system, which helps reduce the work intensity of the vehicle group.Conventional artillery shells and precise guides.
2S42 "Lotus" can achieve an umbrella landing in a complete combat state.The car group is four, which are the leaders, gunners, drivers and loaders. The firing rate is 6 to 8 rounds/minute, and the maximum range is 13 kilometers.
In front of the media, 2S42 "Lotus" shows maneuver performance and artillery operations.During the demonstration, new smoke bombs were also released.
This kind of smoke bomb produces special air-soluble gums after explosion, forming a photoelectric confrontation effect.The dense air -soluble glue cloud disappeared into the audiences vision within a few seconds.
