2S46
Tanks are hard to counter if you're a paratrooper—the best you've probably got are RPGs and land mines. Stealing equipment is nice, but how about bringing in your own hard counter to tanks?
The Imperium looked at the 2S25 Sprut-SD, and decided that it was time it got a redesign.
Crew Composition[]
- Driver
- Gunner
- Commander
Sensory[]
Eyes and ears behind bulletproof glass. The tank gunner gets a 1G46 day sighting system taken off of a T-90, which includes a laser range finder, and missile guidance channel. Allows tank-sized targets to be detected and engaged at over 3km. A commander's independent sight is standard. The tank destroyer also gets a GLONASS “Blue-force” tracker/ navigation system.
Upgrades[]
Thermal Sight[]
Adds an additional thermal-imaging camera to the fire control system, increasing detection and engagement of targets at night.
Armament[]
2A46M (1)[]
The 2A46M is a 125mm smoothbore, the same one on a T-90. It can fire 3BM48 "Свинец-2" APFSDS ammunition, which can take out 770mm of RHAe at 2000m. HE ammunition can be used against structures and infantry. The cannon is fitted with a carousel-style autoloader.
Kord (1)[]
The Kord is a powerful 12.7mm HMG. Fitted with a large 400-round magazine and able to be operated via remote control from inside the vehicle, it provides supple firepower against infantry and keeps the operator safe from sniper fire.
Upgrades[]
9M119M Refleks ATGM[]
To engage tanks outside of the APFSDS's effective range, the 2A46 can carry 9M119M Refleks ATGMs. Consisting of a laser seeker, guidance fins, a rocket, and a 4.5kg tandem HEAT warhead, the 9M119M can hit a target 5000m away and penetrate 900mm of RHAe.
Protection[]
2S46s have a layer of aluminum armor that protects them against small arms fire, up to the 12.7mm AP-I round. Spall liner is standard. The underbody is v-shaped, able to channel away the brunt of a mine exploding underneath. The turret gets the same level of protection.
Upgrades[]
Ceramic Insert[]
Apply ceramic plates into the vehicle's aluminum armor, increasing protection level to 14.5mm SLAP.
ERA[]
To allow the 2S46 to survive more dedicated anti-tank rounds, it can receive inexpensive previous-generation Kontakt-5 ERA. Is essentially equivalent to 120mm RHAe against APFSDS and 500mm to shape charges. Very effective at nullifying RPG threats.
Shtora ECM[]
Designed to counter guided munitions, the Shtora packs an all-around E/O detection suite, laser dazzlers, IR dazslers, and anti-FLIR grenades. Effective at jamming laser beam-homing or IR-guided missiles.
Mobility[]
The 2S46 is powered by a rugged 10.0 liter turbodiesel V8, giving it 500 horsepower. They directly power the vehicle's two tank treads, allowing it to hit 70kmph on a road, retaining 45 off-road.
A pair of small propellers just behind the tracks makes it amphibious.
Upgrades[]
None.