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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 .
The 2B11 is a 120 mm mortar developed by the Soviet Union in 1981 and subsequently fielded in the Soviet Army.The basic design for the 2B11 was taken from the classic Model 1943 120 mm mortar, and incorporated changes to make the mortar less heavy. [2]
Estimated ammunition load is around 60-70 rounds [5] and using a special loader vehicle the recharge time for full ammunition load is 15 minutes. [ 20 ] [ 21 ] [ 22 ] The 2S35 will feature a modular ammunition charge system, which allows changing the amount of propellant used in firing of each individual shell.
Where the truck platform was abandoned, which was used by the prototype version of the "SORA 122mm" system in favor of a much better, crawler platform 2S1 Gvozdika system. The action was made possible by two new projectiles and an increased range of about 40% from 15,200 to 22,000 m (9.4 to 13.7 mi).
In July 2022, video on social media purportedly shows Ukrainian forces using M777 to destroy a towed 2B16 Nona-K in Hoptivka on the border with Russia. [7] In August 2022, Ukraine's armed forces claimed to use four captured Russian 2S9 against Russian forces. [8] In November 2022, a 2S23-SVK Nona was photographed in Ukrainian service.
2022 video of the inside of a Msta-S during the Russian invasion of Ukraine Msta-S at the 2013 tank biathlon A Russian 2S19 Msta-S that was damaged in 2022 during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, on display at the military park of the army museum in Białystok, Poland, in 2023 2S19 Msta-S of the Ukrainian 26th Artillery Brigade
2B9 Vasilek – Basic model . 2B9M Vasilek – Modernised version introduced in 1982, and adopted in 1983. [10]DE-82 − upgraded Hungarian version developed in 1987. [8]Type W99 – 2B9 Vasilek produced in the People's Republic of China by Norinco.
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 ]