Rostec is doing everything to ensure that the new 2S38 Derivation-PVO anti-aircraft gun system reaches the troops as soon as possible. This was stated by Bekhan Ozdoev, industrial director of the corporation's cluster of weapons and ammunition.
According to him, the engineers completed the development of the "Derivation-PVO" last year. The complex has advanced combat characteristics, and also provides reliable protection for personnel.
The complex is designed to engage:
- drones of various types
- air-to-surface missiles
- tactical aviation
- fire support helicopters
"Derivation-PVO" is the only anti-aircraft system in the world (only Russia has it) that hits aerial targets with 57-mm guns. It is also equipped with artillery fire control equipment.
Technical characteristics of the Derivation-PVO complex:
- based on the BMP-3 chassis
- weight — 21,500 kg
- rate of fire — 120 rounds per minute
- firing range — up to 6 km
- target engagement altitude — up to 4.5 km
- automatic 2A90 gun
- Kornet ATGM
- fires ammunition with controlled detonation
- crew — 3 people
Earlier it was reported that the 2S42 Lotos self-propelled artillery gun is being prepared for deployment to Russian troops.
