In the Russian Federation, the Self -Product 2C42 "Lotus" with a new type of ammunition is being tested: what is known (photo)
Although the details of the last stages of testing the projectile and the predictable dates remain undisclosed, the developers talk about a step forward in the technical equipment of the self -propeller, which allows "Lotus" to expand their tasks on the battlefield. Viewers compare this ammunition with other similar solutions such as "Krasnopol" or "Kitolov". It is possible that in this case it is about the modernized version of "Krasnopol", which has a range of the lesion up to 25 km.
2C42 Lotus is a light self-propelled artillery installation, designed specifically for Russia's airborne troops. It is capable of using a wide range of ammunition, including new managed shells and traditional fragmentation. Mobility and the ability to adapt to different tasks make it a universal platform.