Ukrainian media reported, that APU began to receive upgraded MT-12 anti-tank guns “rapier”. Media published a video sessions artillery units APU, which involved the alleged modernized gun MT-12. As the "RG", actually on the frames depicted ordinary gun, developed in the USSR in the late 60-ies of the last century.
According to the author of the video, as a result of the modernization of the machine, received at the disposal of the APU, We were able to "hit targets in conditions of limited visibility". Besides, gun allegedly equipped with the new goals of the containment system, which allow "hit them more effectively on the move".
No trace of an upgrade, demonstrated the MT-12 is not visible, clarifies the issue. We have before us the usual gun, former long time in storage.
celebrated, Earlier in service of the Ukrainian army consisted MT-12P, equipped with radar sight "Ruta" Soviet era. It is these tools were considered the most advanced modifications "rapier". but, of "RG" information, such equipment was too complex for use in the APU, of the guns was captured by militias, for example in the area of the settlement in September Georgievka 2014 of the year. As a result, at the moment of the modification of "rapier" Ukrainian army did not have.
