Why are the wheels removed from the "Hyacinth-B" gun: the ingenuity of Russian soldiers is striking

The howitzer's tires are carefully hidden in shelters from shrapnel

Artillery units of 152-mm towed guns 2A36 "Hyacinth-B" began to remove the wheels from the guns. This technique has become widespread among Russian military personnel in the combat zone.

Clever trick

The military noted that the "Hyacinth-B" is almost always covered from above with an anti-drone net, camouflaged and deeply dug in. This is a real "closed" firing position in every sense of the word — conversational and artillery.

At the same time, the howitzer has its wheels removed. After installation on a prepared position, the wheels are removed from the guns and hidden in a shelter so that shrapnel does not damage the tires during shelling, which are almost impossible to repair in the field.

«Hyacinth-B»
«Hyacinth-B»

If necessary, the wheels are installed back. For calculations, this is hard work, it has to be done without the help of auxiliary mechanisms, but it has become necessary.

Half-century-old weapon remains relevant years later

The 2A36, developed in 1976, belongs to large-caliber artillery, it is designed to destroy enemy manpower, firing means, military equipment and weapons.

Key characteristics of the "Hyacinth" include a caliber of 152 mm, a projectile weight of 46 kg, a firing range of up to 27.5 km and a rate of fire of 5-6 rounds per minute.

The gun has a two-axle suspension and is adapted to work in a wide temperature range, from -50°C to +50°C.

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Sources
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