JMRC VISMOD 2A45M (Sprut-B) Russian 125mm Self-Propelled Towed Gun
JMRC
Self-Propelled Towed Gun
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Basic Information
Name
JMRC VISMOD 2A45M (Sprut-B) Russian 125mm Self-Propelled Towed Gun
Designation
JMRC
Alternate Designation
JMRC VISMOD 2A45M (Sprut-B) Russian 125mm Self-Propelled Towed Gun
Equipment Type
Self-Propelled Towed Gun
Manufacturer
Artillery Plant Number 9
Date of Introduction
1989
Description
JMRC VISMOD 2A45M (Sprut-B) Russian 125mm Self-Propelled Towed Gun
Ground Specifications
Crew
7
Variants
2A45 Sprut-A
125mm towed gun
2S25 Sprut-SD
a self-propelled gun mounted on the BMD-3 chassis with a turret mounting the stabilized 2A75 125 mm smoothbore gun
Sprut-SDM1
Self-propelled gun with remote weapon station and fire control system
System
Alternative Designation
JMRC VISMOD 2A45M (Sprut-B) Russian 125mm Self-Propelled Towed Gun
Type
Self Propelled Towed Gun
Manufacturer
Artillery Plant Number 9
Family
Sprut
Crew
7 ea
Carriage
Tripod
Displacement Time
120-160 seconds min
Emplacement Time
90-120 seconds min
Dimensions
Length, Overall
6.79 m
Length, Transport Configuration
7.120 m
Width
2.66 m
Height, Transport Configuration
2.09 m
Height, Axis of Fire
0.925 m
Weight, Standard
6,800 kg
Weight, Combat
6,575 kg
Ground Clearance
0.36 m
Automotive Requirement
Self-Propelled Mechanism
Auxiliary Propulsion Unit (APU)
Maximum Operational Mode in APU Mode
50 km
Speed inn APU Mode
14 km/h
Prime Mover
MT-LB Carrier
Main Weapon System
System
Name
1 x 2A45M 125mm Anti-Tank Gun
Type
Anti-Tank Gun
Caliber
125 mm
Length, Barrel
Bore: 51 calibres
Bore axis: 0.925 m
Breech Type
INA
Recoil
Hydro-pneumatic
Loader Type
Manual
Max Rate of Fire
6-8 rds/min
Operational Range
50 km in APU Mode
Max Elevation
+25 deg
Min Elevation
-6 deg
Traverse Range
360 deg
Traverse Right
180 deg
Traverse Left
180 deg
Ammunition (Option 1)
Name
9M119 Svir / 9M119M Refleks (NATO: AT-11 Sniper)
Type
Laser Beam Riding, Guided Anti-Tank Missiles
Manufacturer
Degtyarev plant
In Service
1980s-Present
Caliber
125 mm
Weight
9M119 Svir 16.5 kg / 9M119M Refleks 17.2 kg kg
Warhead Type
Tandem hollow-charge
Warhead Weight
4.5 kg
Operational Range
9M119 Svir 4,000 m /9M119M Refleks 5,000 m m
Speed
Subsonic
Guidance System
Laser Beam Riding
Armor Penetration
700â900 mm of RHA
Time of Flight to 4,000 m
11.7 seconds
Time of flight to 5,000 m
17.6 seconds
Ammunition (Option 2)
Name
3VBM3/3BM9/10
Type
Armour-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding Sabot Tracer or APFSDS-T
Caliber
125 mm
Projectile Dimension
410 mm
Projectile weight (Including Sabot)
5.67 kg
Muzzle Velocity
1,800 m/s
Effective Range
2,000 m
Armor Penetration
245 mm at 0° at 2000 m, 70 mm - 150 mm at 60° at 2000 m
Ammunition (Option 3)
Name
3VBK7/3BK12
Type
High-Explosive Anti-Tank Fin Stabilised or HEAT-FS
Caliber
125 mm
Projectile Dimension
680 mm
Projectile Weight
19 kg
Muzzle Velocity
905 m/s
Effective Range
12,200 m
Charge
shaped charge, steel liner, A-IX-1 (RDX phlegmatized with 5% wax), I-238 detonator
Armor Penetration
420 mm RHA at 0 degrees
Ammunition (Option 4)
Name
3VOF22/3OF19
Type
High Explosive fragmentation Fin Stabilised (HE-frag-FS)
Caliber
125 mm
Round Weight
33 kg
Projectile Weight
23 kg
Muzzle Velocity
850 m/s
Basic Load
INA
Effective Range
12,200 m
Charge Weight
3.148 kg
Charge
TNT
Armor Penetration
INA
Lethal Zone
The 90% lethal zone for infantry is reported to be 40 m wide and 20 m deep
Available Ammunition
125mm Ammunition the 2A45 Sprut-B can fire
1 APFSDS-T:
1.1 3VBM3/3BM9/10;
1.2 3VBM6/3BM12/13;
1.3 3VBM7/3BM15/16;
1.4 3VBM8/3BM17/18;
1.5 3VBM9/3BM22/23;
1.6 3VBM10/3BM29/30;
1.7 3VBM11/3BM26/27;
1.8 3VBM13/3BM32/33;
1.9 3VBM17/3BM42 (3BM44 "Mango");
1.10 3VBM19/3BM42M (3BM44M "Lekalo");
1.11 3VBM20/3BM46 (3BM48 "Svinets");
1.12 3VBM22/3BM59 (3BM59 "Svinets-1");
1.13 3VBM23/3BM60 (3BM60 "Svinets-2");
1.14 3VBM?/3BM69 "Vacuum-1";
1.15 3VBM?/3BM70 "Vacuum-2"
2 HEAT-FS
2.1 3VBK7/3BK12;
2.1.1 3BK12M;
2.2 3VBK10/3BK14;
2.2.1 3BK14M;
2.3 3VBK16/3BK18;
2.3.1 3BK18M;
2.4 3VBK17/3BK21;
2.4.1 3BK21B;
2.5 3VBK21/3BK25;
2.6 3VBK25/3BK29 "Breyk";
2.6.1 3VBK25M/3BK29M;
2.7 3VBK27/3BK31 "Start"
3 HE-frag-FS
3.1 3VOF22/3OF19
3.2 3VOF36/3OF26
3.3 3VOF128/3OF82
4 Shrapnel-FS
4.1 3VSh7/3Sh7 "Voron"
4.2 3VSh8/3Sh8 "Ainet"
5 ATGW/ATGM
5.1 9M112 Kobra
5.2 9M119 Refleks
5.3 3UBK21 Sprinter
6 Guided shell
6.1 Sokol-1
6.2 3UBK14F1/9M119F1
Fire Control
Computerized FCS
Yes, the 9S53 laser fire-control system, which allows the 2A45M Sprut-B to fire laser guided projectiles such as the 9M119 Svir or 9K120 Refleks
Direct Fire
Yes
Direct Fire Sighting Device
OP4M-48A Fire Sighting Device
Indirect Fire
Yes
Indirect Fire Sight
2Ts33 Iron Sights
Night Vision Sight
1PN53-1 Night-Vision Sight
Panoramic Sight
PG-1m Panoramic Sight
Protection
Shield
A well-sloped shield provides the crew with limited protection from small arms fire and shell splinters.
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Land
Land
Filter Label
J
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
6.79 m
Width
2.66 m
Height
2.09 m
Weight
6575 kg
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