According to the general director of the enterprise Dmitry Semizorov, the work, in particular, allowed to improve the characteristics of military equipment in terms of chassis control, reduce the preparation time for opening fire, increase the accuracy of binding a self-propelled gun
YEKATERINBURG, December 14. /tass/. Uraltransmash (part of the Uralvagonzavod concern, part of Rostec) has completed the modernization of 203-millimeter Malka self-propelled howitzers for the Russian army, which are among the most powerful guns of their class in the world. Military equipment has been delivered to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, the press service of the enterprise told reporters.
"Uraltransmash JSC, as part of the state defense order, completed the delivery of 203-millimeter 2S7M Malka self-propelled guns for the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation after major repairs with deep modernization," the report says.
According to the general director of the enterprise Dmitry Semizorov, the modernization work carried out allowed to improve the characteristics of military equipment in terms of chassis control, reduce the preparation time for opening fire by providing modern means of communication, increase the accuracy of linking a self-propelled gun due to digital guidance and fire control equipment, as well as complete import substitution of components.
"Malka" is an upgraded version of the 2C7 self-propelled cannon "Peony", developed in the 1980s and still considered one of the most powerful guns in the world. The main purpose of a self-propelled artillery installation is to defeat important enemy targets and objects in the tactical depth of defense behind the front line.
