Ukrainian Defense Forces hit a Russian 240mm self-propelled mortar 2S4 “Tulip”. The blow was struck by the Polish
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Mortar 2S4 “Tulip” was destroyedsoldiers of the 26th artillery brigade near the city of Bakhmut, Donetsk region. In this case, high-precision ammunition 155 BONUS or SMArt 155 was used. Both projectiles have a caliber of 155 mm and are designed to destroy armored vehicles.
#Ukraine:Russian 240-mm self-propelled mortar 2S4 “Tulip” destroyed by BONUS/SMART 155 artillery submunitions fired by the Ukrainian 26th Artillery Brigade in the Bakhmut area, Donetsk region. pic.twitter.com/uGukQaEtWG
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155 BONUS / SMArt 155 has two cassettewarheads that separate as they approach the target and fall from above. At this point, the speed of the ammunition is reduced. The SMArt 155 is dropped onto the target using a parachute system, while the 155 BONUS is equipped with wings. With luck, two enemy targets can be destroyed in one run.
AHS Krab – Polish 155 mm self-propelledhowitzer. It uses the chassis of the South Korean K9 Thunder and the turret of the British AS-90. The maximum firing range is 40 km. The combat vehicle can reach speeds of up to 67 km/h and has a range of 400 km.