2S25 Sprut-SD

2S25 Sprut-SD
2S25 Sprut-SD at the 2008 Moscow Victory Day parade
TypeLight tank
Self-propelled amphibious tank destroyer
Place of originRussia
Service history
In service2005−present[1]
Used byRussia
Production history
Designed1984–2001[1]
ManufacturerVolgograd Tractor Plant
Produced2001–2010, 2018–present
Specifications
Mass18 t (20 short tons; 18 long tons)
Length9.77 m (32 ftin) (gun forward)
7.08 m (23 ft 3 in) (chassis)
Width3.15 m (10 ft 4 in)
Height2.72 m (8 ft 11 in)
Crew3

ArmorTurret: Welded steel
Hull: Aluminium alloy with composite skin
Main
armament
125 mm 2A75 smoothbore gun
Secondary
armament
7.62 mm PKT coaxial machine gun
Engine2V-06-2S water cooled diesel engine
510 hp (380 kW)
Power/weight28.3 hp/tonne (21.1 kW/tonne)
SuspensionHydropneumatic suspension with variable height control (190 mm−590 mm)
Operational
range
500 km (310 mi)
Maximum speed 70 km/h (43 mph) (road)
45 km/h (28 mph) (off-road)
10 km/h (6.2 mph) (water)

The 2S25 Sprut-SD (Russian: 2С25 «Спрут-СД»; 2S25 "Octopus-SD") is a self-propelled anti-tank gun developed and to be manufactured by the Volgograd Tractor Plant to meet the requirements of the VDV.[2] In mid-2001, the Volgograd tractor plant revealed that the development of the 2S25 had lasted several years.[3] The Bulgarian light amphibious tank project "Oktopod" (Sprut in Russian) was used in its design.

The Sprut-SD is designed to defeat tanks, hard-skinned material and enemy manpower by airborne and amphibious landing forces, as well as by specially designated units of ground forces. Its main armament, the 125 mm 2A75, is capable of firing APFSDS, HE-Frag, HEAT and ATGM ammunition.[4] This allows the 2S25 firepower to be as powerful as a main battle tank and as maneuverable and amphibious as airborne infantry combat vehicles. The 2S25 can be used by units of ground forces and naval infantry as a light amphibious tank. As of 2011 the only operators of the 2S25 are the Russian airborne troops with 24 of these vehicles in service.[2] As of 2014 the South Korean and Indian militaries have expressed interest in acquiring the 2S25 Sprut-SD.[5][failed verification]

  1. ^ a b Авторский коллектив под руководством Панова В. В. [A team of authors under the leadership of V. V. Panov] (2007). "Противотанковая артиллерия [Anti-tank artillery]". Исторический очерк. 3 апреля 1947—2007 [Historical sketch. April 3, 1947-2007] (in Russian). Moscow: 3rd Central Scientific Research Institute, Ministry of Defence (Russia). p. 52.
  2. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference vdvser was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference armc was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference tplant was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ ""Спрут-СД" 2С25, 125-мм самоходная противотанковая пушка" [2S25 "Sprut-SD" 125-mm self-propelled anti-tank gun]. Arms Expo (in Russian). Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 4 April 2014.