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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 ...
Short range air defense Surface-to-air missile system Russia: 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
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.
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.
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 ]
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 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 ...