The Russian 2S7M self-propelled artillery unit (SPG) "Malka" has proven effective in destroying concrete fortifications, crossings, and bridges. Rostec shared the characteristics of the complex.
There are specific areas where size really matters. For example, artillery. The "Malka" howitzer sends a very heavy 110 kg projectile to the target at a speed of almost 1 km/s. The impact of enormous force and the detonation of explosives create a powerful destructive effect.
The state corporation noted that "Malka" ammunition leaves craters up to 7 meters deep in the ground, and tears armored vehicles apart. Each projectile scatters a mass of fragments with a significant radius of destruction.
"Malka" is one of the most powerful self-propelled guns in the world. During the modernization, the gearboxes, power supply units and distribution mechanisms were replaced on the guns, and the observation devices, internal communication equipment and radio stations were updated.
The self-propelled gun has improved all the main characteristics, including maneuverability, mobility and command controllability.
Main characteristics of the "Malka" self-propelled gun:
- Combat weight — 46.5 t
- Crew — 6 people
- Maximum projectile weight — 110 kg
- Carried ammunition — 8 shots
- Time to transfer to combat position — 7 min
- Engine power — 840 hp
- Chassis mileage — 10,000 km
Earlier www1.ru reported that footage of tests of the long-awaited Marker combat robot with Kornet has appeared.
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