The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in Ukraine use a new gun 2C44 "Hyacint-K": experts noted the main drawback (photo)

According to the video report, shown on February 10 in the TV program "Eve with Vladimir Soloviev", the new artillery system is now a part of the 238th Separate Guards Artillery Brigade of the 8th Guards Army in Ukraine. Army recognition analysts write about it. 2C44 "Hyacint-K" serves as a significant addition to Russian artillery units. This is an advanced version of the self-propelled howitzer 2C43 "Malva" on the basis of the wheel chassis of Basa-6910-027 "Voshyna".

Developed JSC "CNDI" Petrel "in Nizhny Novgorod, which is part of the scientific and production corporation" Uralvagonzavod ", 2C43" Malva "came into small-scale production of 2023. However Firing this old system is about 24 km, which is much lower than the range of modern Western howitzers 155 mm/52, which usually reach a range of 30 to 32 km. Ukraine, which uses NATO weapons. Much larger than a 27-liter charging chamber.

Among the shells for 2C44 "Hyacinth-K" are the range 3OF59, designed to maximize the increase in range and the impact of weapons. The first public appearance of 2C44 "Hyacint-K" took place in December 2024, when the Russian Ministry of Defense published staff from the landfill. Large plans have confirmed that the barrel of the 2A36 gun was adapted for use on the 2C44 chassis.

Since the production of cunning parts for guns 2A36/2A37 was stopped in 1993, the trunks that are currently used were probably obtained from stocks, which raises the question of the scaffolding of such a decision. Moreover, the large size of the 2C43 and 2C44 systems remains a serious disadvantage, since these weapons are less shredded than other artillery tools.

In order for Russia to preserve competitive artillery capabilities, it may have to switch to a 155 mm caliber, as other countries, such as China and North Korea, have done it. This transition will bring Russian artillery in line with NATO standards and potentially eliminate current restrictions related to 152 mm caliber systems.

2C44 "Hyacint-K" is a prominent step in Russia's efforts to modernize artillery, but its effectiveness in accordance with modern operational requirements remains the subject of further development and evaluation. The war in Ukraine is ongoing, the possibilities of self -propelled artillery systems, such as 2C44, will play a significant role in the formation of artillery landscape on both sides. We will remind that in the arsenal of the Armed Forces there was a place of machine gun "Maxim".