Russian special forces takes on arms mortar 2B25 “Gallus”, which strikes the enemy silently. Under heavy fire “silent death” enemy troops can not determine, fly from mines, and on the counter attack can be no question, It leads RIA Novosti American edition Material Drive.
As the author writes material, Russian 82 mm mortar 2B25 “Gallus” entered service special forces. It is designed to destroy enemy personnel and conducts fire “nebolʹšimi mines, flying noiselessly”. Quiet shot attained using the mortar in the construction of special piston, locking gases when firing in the shank. The author also notes especially, that upon firing of this mortar is not smoke and does not create a shock wave. it “silent death”, adds the author of the material.
Rate mortar is 15 rounds per minute, but the firing rate can be increased if necessary to 30. The publication notes, that at this rate of fire and taking into account, that shooting is silent, the enemy will not be able to understand from where fly mines. the disadvantage, According to the author, a small radius of destruction mortar – Maximum firing range does not exceed 1,2 thousand meters.
2B25 "Gull" - a Russian silent worn 82 mm mortar. The main purpose is to defeat the enemy in open areas, and are located in the field-type shelters. The fire can be conducted as an open, and a closed position.