Russian military personnel are preparing to use the 2S42 "Lotos" self-propelled artillery gun (developed by TsNIITOCHMASH) with a caliber of 120 mm in combat operations. This is a "truly powerful" weapon capable of smashing the enemy's fortified area to smithereens. This was written by the Polish publication Interia.
Successor to "Nona" and "Floks"
Military experts call the SAO 2S42 "Lotos" the successor to the artillery systems "Nona" and "Floks", which are considered one of the best in the world in terms of their technical characteristics. The "Lotos" is based on a modified BMD-4 chassis. The hull is armored, with protection against bullets.
Technical characteristics of "Lotos":
- 120 mm smoothbore gun
- 2B-06-2 diesel engine, with a power of 450 hp
- Fire control system integrated with tactical level communication equipment
- Optoelectronic countermeasures system
- Guided projectile "Kitolov"
- Weight — 18 t
- Driving speed — up to 70 km/h
SAO 2S42 "Lotos" was officially presented at the "Army-2019" forum. It was previously reported that state tests of self-propelled guns for the Airborne Forces will begin in the spring of 2024.
