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Russian Central MD Forces are being armed with 2S12A “Sani” modernized 120mm mortars.
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Defence & Security News - Russia
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| Russian Central MD Forces are being armed with 2S12A “Sani” modernized 120mm mortars | |||
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The Central MD mechanized infantry unit located in the Altai Krai received more than 30 2S12A “Sani” modernized mortars as per the State Defence Order. The mortar is transported on the new “Ural” transport vehicle of the “Motovoz” family with a higher-powered diesel engine and an electric winch for mechanized loading.
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The modernized mortar was equipped with a new base plate with a hinge joint that makes it possible to shift fire quickly without turning the heavy support leg. Fire can be carried out using almost any mortar shells of the matching caliber of domestic and foreign production. The “Sani” mortar is designed for the elimination and suppression of enemy personnel and weapons, demolition of field defence fortifications. It displayed high effectiveness in the course of combat actions in the mountainous terrain of Afghanistan. |
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