2S39 "Magnolia" (Russian: 2С39 «Магнолия»; "Magnolia") is a Russian self-propelled 120 mm mortar system developed for the Russian Armed Forces by Burevestnik. TASS first reported on the project in November 2017.[1] Magnolia developed for units deployed in the Far North.[1][2] It is being built on the basis of the DT-30PM articulated tracked vehicle.[3]
| 2S39 Magnolia | |
|---|---|
 2S39 Magnolia. Articulated design can clearly be seen | |
| Type | Self-propelled mortar |
| Place of origin | Russian Federation |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Burevestnik |
| Manufacturer | Uralvagonzavod |
| Produced | 2022-present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 27.5 tons unloaded, 10 tons ammo |
| Crew | 4 |
| Caliber | 120mm |
| Carriage | DT-30PM |
| Elevation | -5° to +80° |
| Traverse | 360° |
| Rate of fire | 2 (min.) - 10 (max.) |
| Maximum firing range | 10 km (shells), 7 km (mines) |
| Engine | YaMZ-847-10 800 hp |
| Payload capacity | 30 tons, 80 rounds |
Operational range | 700 km (fuel range) |
| Maximum speed | 44 km/h on asphalt, 5 km/h on water, unknown on unpaved |
Development
editMagnolia developed as part of the "Nabrosok" program. In 2021 it was reported that state trials for the system would end in 2022.[3] In August 2022 Uralvagonzavod reported that it started serial production of Magnolia system.[4]
Description
editThe vehicle is built on the chassis of the DT-30PM tracked vehicle, consisting of two sections connected by a joint. The first section of the vehicle has an armored cabin for the crew and an engine compartment with a YaMZ-847-10 turbocharged diesel engine with a power of 800 hp., connected to a four-speed gearbox with a locking differential. Additionally, the engine system is equipped with a pre-heater, allowing it to be started at temperatures as low as -50°C.[5]
The second section of the vehicle has a turret with a 120 mm mortar, the same as the one used on the 2S9 Nona vehicles. The weapon is actually a hybrid of a howitzer and a mortar being an unconventional design that lacks a direct NATO counterpart. It is compatible with mortar ammunition, both from the Soviet era and later Russian ammunition - including HE and smoke ammunition. For precision attacks against armored targets it uses the Kitolov-2M precision guided munitions. The vehicle carries a maximum of 80 rounds of ammunition, and its effective range depends on the type used and ranges from 7 to 10 km. For self-defense, a 7.62 mm machine gun is additionally mounted on the turret.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b "Самоходка "Магнолия" на шасси гусеничного транспортера разрабатывается для Крайнего Севера - ТАСС". TACC. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ "Magnolia new Russian 120mm artillery system based on articulated tracked vehicle | weapons defence industry military technology UK | analysis focus army defence military industry army". www.armyrecognition.com. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ a b Сычев, Василий. "Испытания арктической артиллерийской самоходки завершатся в 2022 году". N + 1 — главное издание о науке, технике и технологиях (in Russian). Retrieved 2023-12-12.
- ^ "В России началось серийное производство новейших орудий "Флокс" и "Магнолия" - ТАСС". TACC. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
- ^ a b "Magnolia 120 mm Self-Propelled Mortar System | MilitaryToday.com". www.militarytoday.com. Retrieved 2023-10-30.