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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 ...
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).
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.
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.
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 ...
Wire arc spray is a form of thermal spraying where two consumable metal wires are fed independently into the spray gun. These wires are then charged and an arc is generated between them. The heat from this arc melts the incoming wire, which is then entrained in an air jet from the gun.
The Type 2 12 cm mortar is a smooth bore, muzzle-loading type mortar which, except for the firing mechanism, closely resembles the conventional Stokes-Brandt 81 mm mortar. . The Type 2 120mm mortar was the final standardized armament for Japanese trench mortar battalions, effectively replacing less powerful 90mm trench mortars and heavier 150mm trench morta