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    2S43 "Malva" 152-mm SP howitzer

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    Post  The-thing-next-door Tue Aug 22, 2023 3:47 am

    Regular wrote:^^^ what function does it serve?

    Probably emergency backup for adjusting azimuth.

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    Post  Hole Tue Aug 22, 2023 5:30 am

    Self-Destruction.  Very Happy
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    Post  RTN Tue Aug 22, 2023 2:07 pm

    GarryB wrote:If they want to hit targets at greater range than the 150km the Smerch can reach I would suggest rather than weakening their payload to add more fuel to extend range they simply go for a larger calibre rocket and add a new rocket family... perhaps 400mm or something.
    A larger calibre rocket will need more fuel.

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