"Acacia": Syria's assault gun
The 2C3 ACS was developed on the basis of the X-NUMX-mm towed D-152 howitzer gun. Adopted by the Soviet army in 20. Serially produced in 1971 - 1970. In 1993, upgraded to 1975C2М, in 3, 1987C2М3. Possible shot of a nuclear ammunition power 1 kT. It has weight in 2 tons. Ammunition: 27,5 - 40 shots. The rate of fire is up to 46 shots per minute. Firing range 4 - 18,5 km. Crew 24 man.
The self-propelled guns consist of high-explosive fragmentation projectiles weighing 40 kg, which completely destroy the fortifications of terrorists. The disadvantage of using ACS as an assault gun is the danger of its destruction, since the thickness of the armor of the "Acacia" reaches only 30 mm.
According to Lev Romanov, an expert of Vestnik Mordovii, the Syrian experience indicates the need to equip the Russian army with "assault tanks", Which, apparently, refers to assault guns covered with powerful armor of maximum caliber (by land standards). In his opinion, they can be created on the chassis of the Armata platform with a 152 mm gun placed on it. Similarly, based on the course of hostilities in Syria, the issue of the adoption of the Terminator series of fire support combat vehicles, which are ideally suited for the conclusion of a number of analysts for urban battles, has been raised more than once. In any case, the experience of the war in Syria is unique and, despite the tragic losses among the Russian military, enriches domestic military thought.
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