2S42 Lotos | |
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Type | Self-propelled mortar |
Place of origin | Russia |
Production history | |
Designer | TsNIITochMash |
Designed | 2016-present |
Specifications | |
Mass | 18 tonnes |
Length | 7085 mm |
Width | 3152 mm |
Crew | 4 |
Caliber | 120 mm |
Traverse | 360° |
Rate of fire | 6-8 round per minute |
Maximum firing range | 13 km |
Engine | 2V-06-2 diesel 450 hp |
Power/weight | 28,3 hp per ton |
Suspension | Hydropneumatic suspension |
Operational range | 500 km |
Maximum speed | 70 km/h |
2S42 "Lotos" (Russian: 2С42 «Лотос»; "Lotos") is a developing Russian self-propelled 120 mm mortar system meant for the Russian Airborne Forces. It is based on the BMD-4M chassis and is intended to replace the 2S9 Nona self-propelled mortar.