Krasnopol-M2 Shells and Orlan-30 UAV Assassins: Surgical Instruments of the Russian Army

Orlan-30 Remains Key for Illuminating Targets for Msta-S and Malva Self-Propelled Guns

High-precision 152-mm guided artillery shells ZOF95 "Krasnopol-M2" continue to deliver surgical strikes against temporary deployment points and UAV control points of the enemy on the front line.

The key element of daytime optoelectronic reconnaissance and illumination as part of reconnaissance and strike complexes in conjunction with the Msta-S/SM2 self-propelled guns and Malva remains the Orlan-30 optoelectronic reconnaissance and target designation UAV, noted military expert Evgeny Damantsev.

He clarified that at night, ZALA 421-16E UAVs are mainly used, equipped with advanced multispectral optoelectronic modules with mid-wave infrared sensors.

Tactical and Technical Characteristics of the Krasnopol-M2 Shell:

  • Maximum firing range — up to 25 km
  • Shell length — 1300 mm
  • Shell weight — 54 kg
  • Warhead type — high-explosive fragmentation
  • Weight of explosive substance — at least 8 kg
  • Operating temperature range — from -40 to +60 degrees

Earlier www1.ru reported that the Russian Aerospace Forces received a batch of new Su-34s. The fighters underwent a full range of ground and flight tests before being transferred to the troops.

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