Concern Director Vladimir Lepin noted that the complex of a guided projectile and a drone performing the functions of targeting has been successfully tested in Syria
MOSCOW, July 28. /tass/. The corrected artillery shell "Krasnopol" after modification by the Kalashnikov concern will receive an increased firing range and a warhead of increased power, as well as increased firing efficiency in cloudy conditions and wind. This was announced in an interview published on Thursday with Kalashnikov magazine by the CEO of the concern Vladimir Lepin.
"Today, the development work on the modern modification of the corrected Krasnopol projectile is at the completion stage, within the framework of which the Kalashnikov group of companies makes the main components and blocks for the ammunition. The new complex will receive an increased firing range, the probability of hitting a small-sized target with one shot will significantly increase, the power of the warhead will increase, the firing efficiency will be increased in cloudy conditions and strong winds," he said, answering a question about the prospects for improving the complex, which also includes an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
Lepin noted that the complex of a guided projectile and a drone performing the functions of targeting has been successfully tested in Syria. In June, Rostec State Corporation reported on its high efficiency during a special operation in Ukraine.
The high-precision correctable artillery complex "Krasnopol" was developed by the Design Bureau of Instrument Engineering named after Academician A. G. Shipunov (part of the NGO "High-precision Complexes"). In addition to the high-explosive guided projectile, it also includes a laser designator-rangefinder, with which the product is aimed at the target. The 152 mm projectile can be used by all types of artillery systems, including modern self-propelled howitzers "Msta-S", "Msta-SM" and "Coalition-SV". Its flight range reaches 20 km, the mass of the warhead is 8 kg. The target designator of the Krasnopol complex is capable of capturing up to three targets simultaneously.
The latest modification of the Krasnopol-M2 projectile has a 155 mm caliber, a longer firing range (26 km), and the accuracy of hitting small targets has also been increased. In addition, it has increased combat power and can be used at any time of the day, in strong winds and clouds.
