Military personnel of the motorized rifle units of the Russian military base in Tajikistan destroyed a mock enemy at the Sambuli mountain training ground. This was reported by the press service of the Russian Ministry of Defense.
According to the plan of the maneuvers, a mock enemy took refuge in one of the gorges and planned to hit objects of the Russian formation. The military personnel conducted aerial reconnaissance using Orlan-10 UAVs.
The received coordinates were transmitted to the command post. Calculations of the 2S12A Sani mortar systems struck targets at a distance of up to 5 km. UAV operators adjusted fire from the air.
The Sani mortar was developed by designers at the Central Research Institute "Burevestnik" (Nizhny Novgorod). The manufacturer is Uraltransmash.
Characteristics of 2S12A "Sani":
- Caliber — 120 mm
- Barrel length — 1740 mm
- Rate of fire — up to 15 rounds per minute
- Weight in combat position — 210 kg
- Firing range — up to 7200 m
- Towing speed on the highway — up to 60 km/h
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