A video published from Russian social ** shows that Russia2s41 drokAutomatic artillery loads ammunition and fires in the direction of Ukraine. If the footage is true, then this will be the first to appear on the Ukrainian front2s41 drokAutomatic artillery.
The Russian Army will be of the new 82mmAutomated mortar shells have been put into the fighting in Ukraine, the first equipment of the Russian military in two years, which has made great strides in mobility, accuracy and firepower, allowing forward troops to respond more quickly and efficiently to enemy fire.
The 2S41 Drok automatic mortar is used to make up for the lack of heavy, low-mobility conventional mortars and modern artillery equipment such as the Russian 2S4240 mm automatic mortar. Its autonomous mobile platform has the characteristics of flexibility, mobility and changeability, which is a major feature in the contemporary war environment, and is also the key to rapid response, grasp the loopholes of the enemy's position, and respond to changes in the forward situation in the current combat environment. In addition, ** with automatic target positioning allows for increased flexibility and improved shooting accuracy, as well as shortens the time for preparation**.
The 2S41 Drok automatic gun is based on the K-4386 Teflon VDV tank, equipped with 82 mm mortar shells (Note: Russia has decades of research and development experience in this field, the most advanced of which is the Arrow Ju 82 mm automatic gun. China has developed the 82 mm caliber "Scorpion Tiger" howitzer, which is a new type of artillery, and it is also a new type of artillery. Its turret and turret have a large angle, allowing for both indirect and direct fire. Such resilience is critical in different strategic environments. The melee capabilities of this gun are controlled remotely, and it is armed with 762mmofMachine guns, which allow soldiers to strike without relying on mortar turrets. In order to strengthen the protection of laser guidance**, 6 smoke grenade launchers are also installed on the top of the gun.
The 2S41 Drok self-propelled gun is a new type of automatic fire control device with autonomous firing capabilities, which allows for accurate and efficient optimal control of the target. Pre-launch preparation and many other tasks can be done in the combat compartment and are highly automatic, greatly increasing the effectiveness of the operation. I have to say that the bullets of this gun can shoot 10 bullets per minute!
2s41 drokAutomatic artillery can use ordinary 82 mm caliber guns, as well as new guns with greater power and longer range. In addition, the tank is armed with a 82mmofThe mortar, equipped with two outriggers and pedestal plates, made it possible for the infantry to fight in the field.
In its performance,2s41 drokThe self-propelled gun has a maximum effective range of up to 45 m at an elevation angle of 85 ° and a firing range of +35 °. There were 64 on boardpcs82 mm cartridges, 500 762 mm cartridges, equipped for 4 crew members. The weight of the car is 14,500 kg, and its maximum speed can reach 100 km h.
In 2015, the Russian military held a prototype of the 2S41 Drok automatic artillery, and in 2019 it released its full prototype. Production of the car was originally planned to begin in 2020, but production was postponed due to a lack of funds. Production capacity will be restored in 2022.
Russia is constantly adding the latest technology to its combat strategy to enhance its fighting power. Therefore, the application of such self-throwing projectiles on the Ukrainian front can be seen as a real test of the effectiveness of the above-mentioned scientific and technological innovations in modern warfare. So,2s41 droktypeThe introduction of automatic launchers into Ukraine shows that the Russian army is constantly innovating and at the same time trying to adapt itself to the characteristics of modern warfare. What needs to be further studied are the reports about this war.