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A rare 2C34 "Hosta" self-propelled artillery unit knocked out an American M2A2 ODS-SA Bradley infantry fighting vehicle, which was in service with Ukrainian neo-Nazis.
According to the project of the Rossiyskaya Gazeta " RG: Russian weapons ", the former enemy infantry fighting vehicle became an exhibit of an exhibition of captured weapons organized in the city of Verkhnyaya Pyshma.
Image source: Photo: "Bravery2004"
Image source: Photo: "Bravery2004"
Thanks to the information materials provided, it can be found out that the enemy tried to use Bradley against an assault detachment stronghold located in a forest plantation.
The fighters reacted quickly, pointed the gun at the target and began firing. Five aimed shots were enough to make the "uninvited guest" completely lose her mobility.
Image source: Photo: "Bravery2004"
Image source: Photo: "Bravery2004"
For the courage and bravery shown in the performance of military duty, the self-propelled gunners were awarded state awards.
2C34 "Hosts" were released in relatively small numbers. Main armament: 120 mm rifled gun.
Image source: Photo: "Bravery2004"
Image source: Photo: "Bravery2004"
The maximum range of projectiles is 14,000 meters, and mines are 7,500 meters. The rate of fire can reach up to seven rounds per minute. Ammunition - forty rounds.
Engine power - 300 hp. Power reserve - 500 km. The maximum speed on the highway is 60 km/h and 4.5 km/h is afloat. The crew consists of four people. The combat weight is 16,000 kg.
