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The 2S12 "Sani" (GRAU index 2S12) is a 120 mm heavy mortar system used by the Russian Army and other former Soviet states. [3] First fielded in 1981, the 2S12 is a continued development on the towed mortars first used in World War II .
This list catalogues mortars which are issued to infantry units to provide close range, rapid response, indirect fire capability of an infantry unit in tactical combat. [1] In this sense the mortar has been called "infantryman's artillery", and represents a flexible logistic solution [clarification needed] to the problem of satisfying unexpected need for delivery of firepower, particularly for ...
The system is expected to replace SA-13 Gopher 9K35 Strela-10 air defense systems. [435] The Sosna missile system can be mounted on a BMP-3 chassis or BTR-80 chassis. [436] Gibka-S Very Short-Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) System
2S9 Nona-S of the 106th Guards Airborne Division in firing position during field exercises, 2018. The 2S9 Nona-S is an amphibious vehicle that can be propelled through the water by two rear water-jets.
Ground Forces – 190 as part of 2S12 [8]: 209 Air Assault Forces – 24 as part of 2S12 [8]: 221 KastuĊ KalinoĊski Regiment – Unknown number, including small-scale production of replacement barrels by the regiment. [14] Uzbekistan – 24 of which 19 as part of 2S12 as of 2021. [8]: 213 Venezuela – 48 as part of 2S12 as of 2021.
The 2S31's turret is equipped with digital automated fire control system, navigation system, and optical/electronic reconnaissance and target acquisition system. Its 2A80 gun-mortar is capable of launching a high-explosive mortar projectile with a maximum range of 18,000 m (20,000 yd). [ 1 ]
The weapon uses a five-part propelling charge system, which varies the muzzle velocity from 158 to 362 m/s (520 to 1,190 ft/s) and grants a range of up to 9,650 m (10,550 yd). [8] Another basic type of ammunition used is a HE fragmentation RAP round weighing 228 kg (503 lb) with a maximum range of 18,000 m (20,000 yd).
The 2A65 "Msta-B" (named from the Msta River) is a Soviet towed 152.4 mm howitzer.The "B" in the designation is an abbreviation for Buksiruyemaya, which means towed.This weapon has been fielded in Soviet forces since at least 1987 and as of 2022 is currently in service with Russian front and army level artillery units, as well as the militaries of six other countries, most of them former ...