The Russian Federation first showed what the Tos-3 "Dragon" looks like (photo)
The main feature of the new version of the flamethrower installation is the greater range of firing with reactive uncontrollable shells compared to the SOLNPPECE. The car was shown public on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the 1st Brigade of the Russian Army. The first public information about the ToS-3 appeared in the early 2024, in April was stated on the availability of an experimental model.
Therefore, the publication suggests that the dragon was created on the basis of ready -made units and units, and not with major changes in the structure. Changes are noticeable that the number of guides is reduced from 18 to 15 units. Also, the Tos-3 goes with the factory "barbecue" and a complex of electronic wrestling "Volnorez", the effectiveness of which causes disputes. The Russians are not for the first time to reduce the number of guides on starting installations.
On the first version of "Buratino" there were 30 of them, on "SolnPepceke" - 24, and "Tosochke" - 18. The tendency to reduce the guides is associated with the loosening of the platform during shooting, so the less the ammunition is started, the more precise it should be. It is likely that the reduction of the number of guides on the ToS-3 is associated with an effort to increase accuracy.
The Tos-3 "Dragon" should receive more long unmanaged jet shells, which are more demanding to the accuracy of the platform. The range should be 15-24 km, depending on the Russian source. At the same time in the ToS-1A it was 6-10 km, and in fact up to 5 km through the guidance system. The concept of use involves a direct visibility to the target, and then a laser rangefinder should be measured and a ballistic calculation should be measured to bring the starting angle to the desired angle.