The American XM1299 howitzer took three attempts to destroy the Soviet 2K12 air defense system

The US Army published a video online of tests of the American XM1299 howitzer, which took place last year.

week. The test target was the Soviet 2K12 anti-aircraft missile system.

The target was located 70 km from the howitzer.So, the American gun fired three shells, hitting the target on the third attempt. It is noted that the first attempt was carried out with an adjustable XM1113 RAP projectile with a new “supercharge” ХМ654, and the deviation was recorded at 200 meters. The second attempt, which reportedly failed due to hardware problems, was carried out with an upgraded M982A1 Excalibur extended-range guided active-rocket projectile.

And finally, the third attempt, which hit the target, was carried out with a conventional M982A1 Excalibur extended range guided active-rocket projectile. The tests themselves were said to be successful.