Lotos
Lotos
Self-Propelled Howitzers
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
Lotos
Designation
Lotos
Alternate Designation
2S42, Lotus
Equipment Type
Self-Propelled Howitzers
Manufacturer
Kalashnikov Concern, TsNIITochMash
Date of Introduction
2025
Description
The Russian Airborne Troops Lotos is a 120mm self-propelled gun designed by the Research Institute of Precision Machine Building (TsNIITochMash) and intended as the replacement for the Zaraulets-D gun system. Compared with its predecessor the new gun will feature extended range and increased accuracy through the use of high precision ammunition. The first Lotos prototype is expected to be built in 2017. It is intended to enter service in 2020 replacing the Nona-S mortar system.
Ground Specifications
Crew
4
Mobility Type
Tracked
Main Weapon
120mm self-propelled gun (120mm)
Max Speed
70.0 km/h
Range
13.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Self-Propelled Howitzers
Status
Active
Also Known As
2S42, Lotus
Origin
Russia
Contractors
Kalashnikov Concern, TsNIITochMash
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2025
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
4
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber
120 millimeter
Mass — Combat Weight
18,000 kilogram
Performance — Main Gun Max Range
13,000 meter
Performance — Max Range firing RAP
25,000 meter
Rate — Max Rate of Fire
8 roundperminute
Speed — Top Speed
70 kph
Time — SetUp Time
30 second
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Artillery
Land > Artillery
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003364
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
18000 kg
Operators (1)
Russia
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