 |
| Russia's 2S7M Malka SPH Artillery Successfully Accurately Hits Ukraine's Long Range Target |
International Military - The 2S7M Malka 203 mm self-propelled howitzer (SPH) artillery gun proved its accuracy in long-range fire against Ukrainian targets. The Russian Defense Ministry said Malka had fired live with a high-explosive bullet at a distance of more than 40 km.
At the same time, target reconnaissance and artillery scouting is carried out using unmanned aerial vehicles during the day and night. Artillery duels take place at any time of the day, said the senior gunner of the Russian forces, Ivan.
With one shot, this artillery from the Western Military District destroyed enemy positions, striking an American M777 howitzer armed with units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The results of the Malka group's work can be seen clearly in the objective control footage taken by the drone.
Regarding the Malka, this is a modernized version of the 2S7 Pion, a 1976 caliber 203 mm self-propelled artillery system. The 203 mm SPH is intended to suppress the enemy's rear, destroying objects of great importance, in particular, well-reinforced structures and airport strip. In addition to high-explosive fragmentation shells, there are also concrete-piercing shells in Malka's arsenal.
For individual anti-aircraft defense, each SPH gun is equipped with a 12.7 mm NSVT machine gun and Igla portable anti-aircraft missiles. The 2S7M Malka can be brought into combat position in seven minutes. The system rotates and leaves the position faster in five minutes. This is important in the case of counter-battery.
Through the modernization process, the 2S7M is now getting a number of updates. Among other things, the canon 2A44 caliber 203 mm, wheels, electronic systems, as well as a number of updates to other components.
If the projectile capacity on the 2S7 is only four grains, then the 2S7M can already contain eight grains. Likewise, the range of shots, which was only 37.5 km can now reach 50 km. Average shot increased to 2.5 rounds per minute.