Ministry of Defense plans to modernize heavy flamethrower systems TOS-1 and TOS-1A. It is reported “Notifications” with reference to the military establishment.
According to the publication, fundamental decision to modernize TOS-1 “Pinocchio” and TOS-1A “the sun” has already been taken. В первую очередь модернизацию пройдут вновь выпущенные машины, а уже поставленная в войска техника будет проходить обновление в процессе ремонта.
As explained in the military, модернизация огнеметных систем потребовалась из-за изменения задач для ТОС и растущей дальнобойности. Upgraded machines will receive modern digital communications, as well as equipment of a closed data transmission segment, which will allow them to be integrated into automatic control systems (ASU) tactical. Besides, for TOS-1 and TOS-1A long-range ammunition from TOS-2 will be adapted (Socks), thereby increasing the TOC range to 15 km instead of currently available 6 km.
Currently, the RChBZ is armed with about a hundred heavy flamethrower systems of two modifications.: OIL-1 “Pinocchio” based on the T-72 tank and the improved TOS-1A “the sun” on the T-90 chassis. All existing vehicles will be upgraded.
Earlier, the Ministry of Defense said, what to 2025 году в Южном военном округе все ТОС-1 и ТОС-1А на гусеничном шасси будут заменены на колесную ТОС-2 “Tosochka”. Tracked TOS will remain in service with the RKhBZ troops in other regions, where the use of wheeled vehicles is impractical.