Self-propelled 2S41 Drok mortar carrier to undergo trials in 2019
A new 2S41 self-propelled mortar carrier designed to support airborne assault units will undergo state trials in 2019 prior to being adopted for service by the Airborne Troops, the Airborne Troops’ press group said. "The trials of the new weapon developed in the interests of artillery units of the Airborne Troops will take place at several Russian Defense Ministry ranges simultaneously. It’s going to be one of the first advanced developments made in the interests of artillery units of the Airborne Troops. It will considerably increase the fire power of the airborne assault units," it said.
2S41 self-propelled 82mm Drok mortar carrier (Picture source: Vitaly Kuzmin ) |