anti-aircraft system 2С38 codenamed “Derivation-defense” will pass state tests in early next year, told “Izvestia” a source in the military-industrial complex and the defense Ministry.
Specified that on June 24, several of these tracked vehicles was first held on the red square in the framework of the Victory parade. Then they will be sent in the final revision, where experts will check the operation of all components and assemblies, as well as weapons.
In accordance with the work schedule, which is at the disposal of “Izvestia”, the preparation and acceptance tests two prototypes will be completed in December this year. In early 2021, the machine will send to the state tests. This will be the final stage before the adoption of complex weapons.
According to available information, anti-aircraft system is not only useful for combating air targets, but also as ground weapons to support infantry.
“Derivation” is needed in the regiments and brigades of the Ground forces, that is to be directly to cover them from air strikes, is a link called primary air defense, — said the chief editor of the magazine “Arsenal Fatherland” Victor murakhovski.
