The light floating tank "Octopus-SDM1" has successfully passed the first stage of testing in the Black Sea. On the air of Sputnik radio, a military expert, retired Colonel Viktor Litovkin, told about the car.
The light floating tank "Octopus-SDM1" has successfully passed the first stage of state tests in the Black Sea.
According to the Rostec state Corporation, the car showed "high water-navigable qualities" and demonstrated the possibility of transportation by large landing ships.
The second stage of testing should begin in the near future. It is necessary to demonstrate the work of the 125-mm self-propelled anti-tank gun 2S25, the effectiveness of its use in calm conditions, as well as when the sea is up to three points.
The entire cycle of state tests is planned to be completed in early 2022.
On the air of Sputnik radio, a military expert, retired Colonel Viktor Litovkin called the main advantage of the "Octopus".
