Russia will create “smart” shells for self-propelled guns

Mikhail Matveevsky, Chief of Missile Forces and Artillery of the Russian Armed Forces, Lieutenant General

reported that the Coalition-SV self-propelled guns will receive smart high-precision ammunition operating on the “fire and forget” principle. Discuss

According to the lieutenant general, without suchIt is impossible to fully realize the tactical and technical characteristics inherent in the design of the sample in terms of range, firing accuracy and efficiency in performing firing missions. He also stressed that the self-propelled gun "is being developed and will enter service with a full range of main and special-purpose ammunition, which also includes guided projectiles."

In January it became known that the newest RussianThe self-propelled artillery unit "Coalition-SV" was tested in the "barrage of fire" mode. It is worth noting that the installation fired six shells that hit one target at the same time.

Source: Izvestia