2S42 Lotos Airborne SelfPropelled Mortar System MilitaryLeak
The 120-mm 2S42 Lotos self-propelled gun (SPG) for Russia's elite Airborne Troops branch was shown to the public for the first time at Army-2019 defence exhibition near Moscow. The Airborne Troops branch has been reformed in recent years as a highly-mobile and hard-hitting rapid-reaction force, with a priority in deliveries of new armament systems.
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According to military experts, the appearance of the 2S42 Lotos self-propelled artillery complex allows Russian Airborne Forces to more effectively perform m.
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The 2S42 Lotos self-propelled gun (SPG) from Russian state-run manufacturer TsNIITochMash has completed acceptance trials and the system is on track to begin preliminary trials in 2021, according to parent company Rostec.
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The 2S42 is mounted on a lengthened derivative of the chassis from the existing BMD-4M air-droppable infantry fighting vehicle, which is also used for the 2S25 Sprut-SD assault gun. The BMD-4M.
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As the Russian Ministry of Defense announced last week, "In 2019, the 2S42 Lotos 120mm self-propelled artillery gun and the Zavet-D artillery fire control vehicle will enter final state trials.
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The newest 120-mm self-propelled artillery gun 2S42 "Lotos", developed for the Airborne Forces, enters the stage of state tests. According to the interim general director of TsNIItochmash Anton Semenyako, the preparation of the CAO for testing is currently being completed.
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SAO 2S42 "Lotos" is being developed in the interests of the airborne troops and in the future should replace their existing self-propelled guns of the 2S9 "Nona-S" line. With the help of the new machine, it is planned to update the fleet of vehicles, solving the problem of its moral and physical obsolescence. It is also expected to ensure the.
El Ejército ruso se dotará pronto del nuevo mortero 2S42 Lotos
2S42 120mm Lotos. Declared characteristics: 2S42 maximum range of fire: 13 km. minimum range of fire : 1 km. Aimed rate of fire : 6-8 shots / min. Angles of aiming the gun: horizontally :
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The 2S42 Lotos self-propelled artillery system was developed by TsNIITochMash experts as part of the replacement of the 2S36 Zauralets-D self-propelled artillery project with the 152 mm 2A89 howitzer. Work on this project was discontinued in 2015 after preliminary testing. 2S42 is being developed for airborne forces to replace his Soviet 120 mm.
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2S42 "Lotos" ( Russian: 2С42 «Лотос»; "Lotos") is a Russian self-propelled 120 mm mortar system being developed for the Russian Airborne Forces. It is based on BMD-4M chassis and is being designed to replace 2S9 Nona self-propelled mortar. Development
TsNIItotchmash un nouveau canon d’artillerie automoteur 2S42 Lotos
As reported by topwar.ru, the amphibious 120mm self-propelled howitzer 2S42 Lotos, developed for the Airborne forces, enters the stage of state tests.According to the interim general director of TsNIItochmash Anton Semenyako, the preparation for testing is currently being completed.
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2S42 120mm Lotos SAO "Lotos" was created on the basis of the airborne combat vehicle BMD-4M. "Lotos" is equipped with a fighting compartment with a 120-mm gun with a high degree of automation.
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The new self-protection system relies on missile approach sensors to issue a warning on incoming anti-tank guided missiles, triggering the launch of AOB-5 aerosol grenades to create countermeasures disrupting missile TV, thermal imaging and laser guidance.
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The BMD-4 ( Russian: Боевая Машина Десанта-4, romanized : Boyevaya Mashina Desanta-4, English: Combat Vehicle of the Airborne) is an amphibious infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) originating from post-Cold War Russia.
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The 120-mm 2S42 Lotos self-propelled gun (SPG) for Russia\u2019s elite Airborne Troops branch was shown to the public for the first time at Army-2019 defence exhibition near Moscow. \r\n. The Airborne Troops branch has been reformed in recent years as a highly-mobile and hard-hitting rapid-reaction force, with a priority in deliveries of new armament systems.
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