2S40 Phlox
Type: Self-Propelled Howitzer
Domain: land
Country of Origin: Russia
Manufacturer: TsNII Burevestnik
First Deployed: 2022
Overview
The 2S40 Phlox is a 120mm self-propelled mortar/gun system mounted on a Ural-532301 wheeled chassis. It can fire in both mortar (high-angle indirect) and direct-fire (anti-fortification) modes. The 120mm 2A80-1 weapon fires standard Russian 120mm mortar rounds as well as the Kitolov-2M laser-guided projectile for precision engagement. Automated loading system maintains 6-8 rounds/minute. The wheeled chassis provides rapid road movement between fire positions. Entered Russian service from 2022 as a lightweight, rapidly deployable battalion-level fire support asset.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 3 |
|---|---|
| engine | YaMZ-7E846 diesel, 430 hp |
| range_km | 1200 |
| ammunition | All standard 120mm NATO/Russian mortar rounds |
| autoloader | Yes — automatic loading system |
| caliber_mm | 120 |
| min_range_m | 480 |
| max_range_km | 12 |
| rate_of_fire | 10 rds/min |
| max_speed_kmh | 80 |
| weight_tonnes | 24 |
Operators
- Russia
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