
The Solntsepek heavy flamethrower system has become one of the most interesting trophies of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
What is known
TOS-1A "Solntsepyok" was captured duringcounteroffensive. The Center for Strategic Communications of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports this on Telegram, posting a video of the flamethrower system. The Russians left her because of the lack of fuel in the tanks. Why they chose not to destroy the system remains a mystery.
The Russian Ministry of Defense is called heavythe flamethrower system TOS-1A "Solntsepyok" is the most powerful non-nuclear weapon in the arsenal of the country's armed forces and, of course, it has no analogues in the world. It is designed to eliminate manpower, destroy vehicles and armored vehicles, and destroy buildings.
TOS-1A "Solntsepok" was built on the basis of the T-72 tank withdiesel engine, which provides a maximum speed of up to 65 km/h. The power reserve is 550 km. The launcher has 24 guides for 220 projectiles. The maximum firing range is 6 km, and the affected area is 40,000 square meters. meters.