Party of the latest self-propelled howitzers “Coalition-SV” entered service with the Russian Army. It is reported by the press service of the Ministry of Defense.
according to the report, batch of 152 mm self-propelled artillery pieces “Coalition-SV” entered the arsenal of the Ground Forces under the state defense order. The number of delivered equipment and other delivery details are not given.. Most likely, An experimental batch of the latest self-propelled artillery units was delivered to the troops, the manufacture of which and readiness for delivery at the end of last year was reported by the press service “UVR”.
Recall, that 152 mm howitzer 2s35 “Coalition-SV” was first officially presented in Moscow at the Victory Parade 9 May 2015 of the year.
earlier it was reported, that state tests of self-propelled guns “Coalition -SV” should end in 2022 year, and the timing of serial deliveries to the troops has not yet been determined, this issue will be dealt with in the future by the Ministry of Defense following the results of tests.
152-mm self-propelled howitzer 2C35 “Coalition-SV” designed to destroy command posts, communication centers, artillery and mortar batteries, armored vehicles, including tanks, anti-tank weapons, air defense and missile defense, as well as manpower of a potential adversary. The shooting of the latest CAO is more automated and computerized, howitzer can work in “Flurry of fire”, in which several shells, fired from the gun at different angles, at the same time reach the goal.
Firepower Foundation – 2A88 caliber gun 152 mm with a rate of fire of more 10 rounds per minute, which is higher than the rate of fire of other artillery systems.
Expected, what “Coalition-SV” separate artillery brigades will be equipped.
