The latest Lotus self-propelled artillery gun for the Airborne Forces has passed tests on more than 130 types of checks, including firing range and transportation. This was announced by the president of the Kalashnikov concern, Alan Lushnikov.
Stationary and special tests, transportation and firing tests, reliability assessment and ergonomic examination, as well as climatic tests were also carried out. During the firing tests, for example, tests were carried out to perform fire missions in the "simultaneous fire raid" mode and the maximum firing range.
SAO "Lotus" was developed at the Central Research Institute of Precision Engineering (TsNIITochmash, part of Kalashnikov). The self-propelled gun will replace the Nona, which has been in service since 1981.
In addition, the Lotus is 1.5 times superior to the Nona-SM SAO in terms of the carried ammunition and the firing range of standard high-explosive fragmentation shells. The SAO is created on a chassis unified in terms of units and assemblies with the BMD-4M, equipped with a combat compartment with a 120-mm gun with a high degree of automation of preparation and firing operations.
Tactical and technical characteristics of SAO "Lotus":
- Weight — no more than 18 tons
- Maximum speed — 70 km/h
- Engine power — 450 hp
- Power reserve — at least 500 km
- Firing range — up to 13 km
- SAO calculation — from four people
Earlier www1.ru reported that the state order for the production of AK-12 in Russia has been completed by 65%. Kalashnikov sent customers another batch of improved 2023 model assault rifles.
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