The 120 mm SPG "Lotus" of Russia has begun to undergo state tests. It is worth noting that the SPG "Lotus" has already passed more than 130 types of tests, including tests for firing range and transportation, and has been tested in combat. The SPG "Lotus" is intended for airborne units and will replace the SPG "Nona", which has been in service since 1981. The SPG "Lotus" is 1.5 times superior to the SPG "Nona-SM" in firing range. The SPG "Lotus" is created on a chassis unified in units and assemblies with the BMD-4M.
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This is a lengthened BMD-4M chassis, with two extra road wheels, and with a new turret.
I wonder how air transportable it actually is being that large. It is way larger and heavier than the Nona SPG it replaces.
Lotos SPG weighs 18t while the Nona was 9t. That is twice the weight.
The main advantage is range. I think it is a flawed vehicle for the VDV because of the weight. But given the current conflict in Ukraine does not require them to be air mobile it is probably adequate. I think it has potential as a tracked artillery vehicle for use outside the VDV as well.
I wonder how air transportable it actually is being that large. It is way larger and heavier than the Nona SPG it replaces.
Lotos SPG weighs 18t while the Nona was 9t. That is twice the weight.
The main advantage is range. I think it is a flawed vehicle for the VDV because of the weight. But given the current conflict in Ukraine does not require them to be air mobile it is probably adequate. I think it has potential as a tracked artillery vehicle for use outside the VDV as well.
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Footage from the Russian Northern Fleet exercises. The video shows the firing of a 3M14T Kalibr-NK cruise missile by the Admiral Kasatonov Project 22350 frigate. The training firing was conducted from the Barents Sea, at a coastal target at the Chizha training ground in the Arkhangelsk Region, the firing range was more than 1,300 kilometers. Currently, the Russian Northern Fleet includes three Project 22350 frigates
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