In the Russian Federation, the Self -Product 2C42 "Lotus" with a new type of ammunition is being tested: what is known (photo)

It is likely that the modification of the existing artillery projectile "Krasnopil", which has increased the range of the lesion to 30 km. The Russian self-propelled 120 mm gun 2C42 "Lotus" is tested with a new long-range ammunition, specially designed for this system. According to profile resources in the Russian Federation, the development promises to significantly increase the combat capabilities of the SAU, providing damage to the targets at a distance of up to 30 km, Bulgarian Military.

Although the details of the last stages of testing the projectile and the predictable dates remain undisclosed, the developers talk about a step forward in the technical equipment of the self -propeller, which allows "Lotus" to expand their tasks on the battlefield. Viewers compare this ammunition with other similar solutions such as "Krasnopol" or "Kitolov". It is possible that in this case it is about the modernized version of "Krasnopol", which has a range of the lesion up to 25 km.

2C42 Lotus is a light self-propelled artillery installation, designed specifically for Russia's airborne troops. It is capable of using a wide range of ammunition, including new managed shells and traditional fragmentation. Mobility and the ability to adapt to different tasks make it a universal platform.