The party received a batch of self-propelled mortars "Tulip"

The manufacturing enterprise, in the framework of the state defense order 2017, delivered to the troops a batch of self-propelled mortars 2C4, reports press office Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.

The party of the modernized 240-mm self-propelled mortar 2С4 "Tulip" in the framework of GOZ-17 transferred the manufacturer to the units of the Ministry of Defense of Russia,

said in a release department.

It is reported that "Tulip 2X4" is intended to destroy fortified buildings, fortifications, congestion of enemy personnel and armored vehicles, as well as to destroy objects and targets that are not accessible to other artillery pieces.

In the course of a deep modernization, modern means of control and communications were installed in combat vehicles.

The press service noted that "before being sent to the troops, all the samples were tested under the guidance of officers of the military mission at the test facility of the manufacturer".

Comments

[Solomon Kane]

The information is not fully disclosed, one moment is missing, namely:

The Ural Transport Engineering Plant modernized a batch of 240-mm Tulip mortars capable of firing nuclear mines.
After modernization, mortars received new communication, aiming and navigation systems. The exact number of upgraded mortars is not reported - this is a military secret.
The 2C4 Tulip is a Soviet 240-mm self-propelled artillery mortar of the reserve of the Supreme High Command. "Tulips" established themselves during the war in Afghanistan, where their high-explosive mines easily destroyed adobe fortifications and fortresses of the enemy. In addition to conventional, the 2S4 ammunition includes 2 kiloton nuclear shells, Sayda incendiary mines with napalm, as well as Smola and Fata neutron shells.

[hrych]

The most important feature is a tactical nuclear charge

Quote: Solomon Kane

and 2 kiloton nuclear shells

Moreover, to hold back the armored fist of NATO or there is a crowd of Maoists, moreover, in the cheapest way. In this sense, this mortar closes the line from Sarmat to Iskander, as if the following our forces to restrain troubled neighbors

[Solomon Kane]

...... our restraining forces restless neighbors

What does it take at any turn "from our gate to their distant garden"

[hrych]

Quote: Solomon Kane

What does it take at any turn "from our gate to their distant garden"

Exactly Moreover, unlike aviation, navy and missiles, it’s very budget-friendly to use, however, 2 kilotons is not a trifle and repeated volleys are not forbidden according to the rate of fire

[jjj]

Real system: shot and forgot. About the enemy

[hrych]

Quote: jjj

Real system: shot and forgot. About the enemy

Forever

[albert]

This is for Poles and tribalt. It’s a pity to spend rockets on them.

[Alex777]

When there are Tulips in the troops, it somehow becomes calmer.

[Lopatov]

Quote: Solomon Kane

capable of firing nuclear mines.

If they still stayed.
“Tulip” is a niche thing, sharpened to support an attack on a defense that is technologically powerful. Well, or for fighting in settlements.
And for vigorous enough and 152 caliber

[St Petrov]

Have you used this tool? very inspiring

[Lopatov]

Sam no. But he crossed paths with the 24th division, and saw how they work. And at the OP and KNP. I saw how the "Daredevils" act, both ordinary and cassette

[san4es]

Quote: Spade

... sharpened in support of the offensive on a powerful engineering defense. Well, or for fighting in settlements.

The history of the heavy art of the USSR

[tilovaykrisa]

Remained, they did not fall under reductions and lay calmly in the warehouses of the army reserve, the shelf life was 50 years, then the regulations and another 20 years, I saw how this flower from 1 mine (high explosive) folded 3 entrances from 4 in a five-story building at the training ground.

[Monos]

Quote: Solomon Kane

In addition to conventional ones, the 2X4 ammunition includes nuclear shells with a capacity of 2 kilotons, incendiary Sayda mines with napalm, as well as Smole and Fata neutron shells.

With new sighting equipment and positioning system - a terrible "sledgehammer"!

[210ox]

This is all good of course. Just how many years is this development? I saw it in 1984 ..

[hrych]

Old and reliable is not bad.

Quote: 210ox

I saw it in 1984 ..

ETOGES is a barrel artillery, it is extremely conservative, therefore even surpasses small arms, and AK for 70 years soon and there is no alternative.

[210ox]

I don’t argue. I forgot about the mortar "Daredevil" for this mortar ..

[Vadim237]

For this mortar you need a new guided rocket mine, with a firing range of 40 kilometers.

[Lopatov]

Quote: hrych

ETOGES barrel artillery, it is extremely conservative

I would not say ... Sometimes the "conditions of the game" change dramatically. The counter-battery has made a leap in recent decades, comparable to the transition to firing with closed OP.
"Tulip" - for the spread of insurgency of all kinds. For a normal war, he has too low mobility and rate of fire. One shot per minute, from marching to combat in 5 minutes and back in 10 ... Not a tenant. Unless only after the complete suppression of enemy artillery and with complete dominance in the air. Which is unlikely

[Glory1974]

For a normal war, his mobility and rate of fire are too low.

When upgrading could not improve these parameters?

[Lopatov]

Quote: glory1974

When upgrading could not improve these parameters?

Not. The point here is pure mechanics.
But electronics should increase accuracy and reduce the possibility of errors. Which, for example, during the battles in the city is very, very important. In addition, it will greatly reduce the time for opening fire on unplanned targets of units already deployed on the firing position. Computerization of artillery is important.

In short, a great but obsolete tool for "stabilization operations" like the one that is happening in Syria

[Lavrenti Pavlovich]

Quote: 210ox

This is all good of course. Just how many years is this development? I saw it in 1984 ..

It’s good that they upgraded. I heard bad news about the Coalition, blinded for the parade, but the declared characteristics are not achieved and a lot of different little things, we will not see in the series soon.

[Just a man]

That's why nonsense to write - blinded for the parade. This facility, developed as part of R&D for several years, is currently undergoing final tests, showing excellent performance.

[Vlad.by]

Makarov and Kalashnikov are no less years old, however, they cope with their tasks normally. A tulip from the same line.

[BAI]

"Tulip" was created primarily for the use of nuclear weapons. As many have already noted. And it can stand anywhere. Well, about the restoration of production of ultra-small nuclear warheads, I hope we will not hear.

[hrych]

Quote: BAI

production of ultra-small nuclear warheads

They are full, how many thousands are unknown, if not tens of thousands. They did not fall under any treaties, and the legacy of the USSR amounted to 40 warheads

[Vadim237]

Armed with this wealth, probably already 2 thousand maximum left.

[hrych]

Quote: Vadim237

already 2 thousand maximum left

No, they were stored with dignity. They say that with all utilities from 15 to 25 thousand tactical charges are available. Although officially reported, at least 5, which is more than enough Here is some interesting information
http://www.segodnia.ru/content/149503
And according to

[hrych]

Americans, we have a total of 12 nuclear warheads, at a minimum.
Their Nuclear Bulletin 2012

[The Siberian barber]

..Teresa May, Frau Merkel, the Queen, and other odious ladies, would be "glad" to accept these modest "flowers" on March 8 ..))

[Fedya2017]

In 1991, in response to US initiatives, the Soviet Union pledged to eliminate all nuclear artillery shells, tactical missile ammunition, and mines related to the armament of the Ground Forces.

[JIaIIoTb]

Well, do not have time))

[kompana57]

228 ADBBM 1978-1980, 3rd and 4th divisions 2C4, 1st 2C7, 2nd so far B-4. The team is at the formation stage. But it is more developed than others (Transcarpathia and the Far East). It was assumed - one ADBBM per district. In an offensive with a special projectile, the battery for the division makes a hole in the enemy’s defense. Both 2С4 and 2С7, respectively, the active-reactive range was 20 and about 50 km. 2C4 has a 6-minute drum (like a revolver). At the Gorokhovetsky training ground, the 3rd division flopped along the road (so the roads go there). The 2nd batteries were buried all day long. An active-reactive mine is clearly visible when flying overhead with a wake. Better to blame, it sometimes breaks off the trajectory.