The modernized 203-mm self-propelled artillery unit (SPG) "Malka" demonstrates effectiveness in counter-battery combat with 155-mm long-range Western SPGs, despite the seemingly bulky and low mobility of the "Pion" chassis at first glance. This was pointed out by military expert Evgeny Damantsev.
He explained that the 2A44 high-ballistic gun with a length of 55.3 calibers and an initial projectile velocity at the muzzle of about 960 m/s ensures target engagement with standard ZOF43 projectiles at a distance of up to 37,400 m and rocket-assisted ZOF44 projectiles with bottom gas generators up to 47,500 m.
In most cases, this is enough to inflict damage or disable even modern "Krab" and PzH-2000 SPGs with Excalibur projectiles, whose crews are forced to deploy only 15-20 km from the FLOT.
The "Malka" SPG is a modernized version of the 2S7 "Pion" self-propelled gun. It was developed in the 1980s and is still considered one of the most powerful in the world. The main purpose of the self-propelled artillery unit is to engage important targets and enemy objects in the tactical depth of the defense behind the front line. The rate of fire of the gun is up to 2.5 rounds/min, the range is about 50 km.
Main characteristics of the "Malka" SPG:
- Combat weight - 46.5 t
- Crew - 6 people
- Maximum projectile weight - 110 kg
- Ammunition load - 8 rounds
- Time to transfer to combat position - 7 min
- Engine power - 840 hp
- Chassis mileage - 10,000 km
Drones are used to detect targets, transmit data, and adjust fire, including the notoriousmodel "Orlan-10".
Earlierwww1.ru reported that footage of tests of the long-awaited Marker combat robot with Kornet has appeared.
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