Domestic 2C4 tracked mortars can use various types of ammunition. In the May issue of the magazine of the Ministry of Defense " The army collection " in the publication of A. Kalistratov "The Handsome Tulip is the most powerful self-propelled mortar in the world" describes in detail what means of destruction are included in the ammunition of this unique combat vehicle in its characteristics.
Thus, the high-explosive mine F-864 has a mass of 130.7 kg and can strike at a distance of almost 10,000 meters. There is also an active-reactive 3F2 weighing 228 kg. Thanks to the installation of a rocket engine, its range of application is more than 19,000 meters.
There is also a 3FV "Daredevil" type correctable mine, which is part of the 1K113 guided weapons complex, adopted in 1983.
Its guidance is carried out by the laser beam of the rangefinder-designator, while the targets can be at distances from 200 to 5000 meters. The probability of hitting a circle with a diameter of two to three meters is 80-90 percent.
2C4, according to the magazine, can also use nuclear munitions. For example, 3B4 with a TNT equivalent of 2 kilotons. Its active-jet variant with a flight range of 18,000 meters has also been created.
It is noted that neutron variants have been developed, that is, with an increased output of penetrating radiation during an explosion, having the designation "Veil" and "Resin".
The "Saida" is also mentioned, capable of burning an area of 7850 square meters. and equipped with high-explosive fragmentation submunitions "Nerpa".
Currently, the "Tulips" have been modernized, in particular, they are included in the unified tactical command and control system. New mines are being created for them, it is assumed that they will be able to destroy objects located at a distance of 50,000 meters. It is possible that over time, instead of a tracked chassis, wheeled platforms will be used.
Alexey Moiseev
