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Sprut-SDM1 2S25M self-propelled anti-tank gun
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The 2S25M Sprut-SDM1 is a modernized version of the 2S25 Sprut-SD self-propelled anti-tank gun designed and manufactured by the Russian defense Company Tractor Plants. The 2S25M was specially designed to be used by the Russian airborne troops as an anti-tank vehicle. The modernization of the 2S25 increases reliability and improves technical characteristics by unification with BMD-4M chassis components. According to a representative of Russian defense contractor Tractor Plants, the firepower of the 2S25M Sprut-SDM1 air-droppable self-propelled antitank gun is on a par with that of the T-90MS main battle tank. In January 2016, it was announced the delivery of six 2S25M Sprut-SDM1 self-propelled anti-tank guns (SPATG) in 2017 for the Russian airborne troops. In June 2016, the Russian Airborne Force has conducted range field tests of the modified Sprut-SDM1 self-propelled antitank gun (SPATG), The 2S25M can conduct combat operations in conditions of highlands or mountains and various climatic zones including hot tropical climate. The 2S25M can be transported by military cargo aircraft and assault landing ships, it is air-droppable by parachute with the crew inside the vehicle. It can cross water obstacles without preparation at sea rough to force 3. It can embark on assault landing ships from water without assistance at the end of amphibious operations.
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- 2S25 Sprut-SD: Previous version of the vehicle armed with a 125 mm 2A75 smoothbore tank gun | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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