In 2022, the state tests of the self-propelled artillery installation (SAU) will begin in Russia. Testing the car is planned to be completed before autumn. About the terms report “Izvestia” with reference to sources in the Ministry of Defense of Russia.
Sources of publications noted that the Ministry approved the state test plan of the SAU, which are planned to be completed until September 30-202. After the test, the State Commission will prepare documents on the completion of experimental design work (OCD). This will allow the Ministry of Defense to prepare an order for the adoption of the machine for weapons. SAU “Coalition-SV” can take on the equipment until December 2022.
The publication reminds that in November, the Ministry of Defense reported the beginning of the preparation of the “coalition-SV” to state testing. Within the framework of these works, a transport and loading machine for SAU, which was held state testing.
The basis of the CAU “Coalition-SV” lies the chassis of T-90 tank. The car received a 152 millimeter caliber gaubitsa 2A88. The gun was equipped with a system of cooling the trunk, which protects the SAU from overheating at intensive shooting. Chrome trunk channel and actively reactive ammunition cause firing range up to 70-80 kilometers.
Earlier, the head of the rocket troops and artillery of the Armed Forces of Russia, Lieutenant-General Mikhail Matveyevsky, spoke about a new high-precision ammunition for SAU “Coalition-SV”. The projectile will act on the principle “shot and forgot”.