Based on the platform, “Armata” will create a high-rate heavy self-propelled artillery (ACS), the caliber of 152 mm. On it informs RIA Novosti news agency, citing a source in the military-industrial complex.
It is pointed out that the new installation needs Russia for supremacy over the comparable adversary. The project is currently at the stage of research works.
“As part of the armored line expansion program on the platform” Armata “in addition to the already established tank, infantry fighting vehicles and engineering vehicles Concern” Uralvagonzavod “developed heavy self-propelled guns caliber 152 mm with increased rate”, – told the agency p>
Earlier, the international military-technical forum “Army-2021” showed a modified Russian tank T-14 “Armata”. In particular, it was found that the weight of the T-14 “Armata” is 55 tons, not 48, as “previously stated in many unofficial sources.” “Also, the data on the sizes were unveiled: the length is 10.8 meters, width – 3.9 meters, and height – 3.3 meters”, –