Phlox 2S40 self-propelled mortar
Armament
The main armament of the Phlox artillery system consists of one 120mm mortar/howitzer which can fire mortar bombs or artillery shells. It can fire a full range of ammunition as HE (High Explosive) projectile, guided projectile, and HE (High Explosive) mortar rounds. With mortar ammunition, the Phlox has a maximum range of 7.5 km and 13 km with artillery shells. The main armament is mounted at the rear of a truck chassis with an elevation from -5° to 80° and a traverse of around 35°.
The gun has a rate of fire from 8 to 10 projectiles per minute. On the top of the crew cab is mounted a remotely operated weapon station which can be armed with a 7.62mm or one 12.7mm machine gun. A bank of four smoke grenade dischargers is mounted on each side of the crew cab roof. The Phlox vehicle carries a total of 80 ammunition, with 28 rounds ready to use. In the firing position, the 120mm mortar/cannon is loaded manually by two operators located at the rear of the truck.
Design and protection
The 120mm Phlox artillery system is based on a 6x6 truck chassis with a crew cab a the front and the 120mm artillery weapon at the rear. It has a crew of four including the driver, commander, and two operators. The crew cab is protected against the firing of small arms and shell splinters. There is two single doors on each side of the crew cabin fitted with bulletproof windows with a firing port in the center. The truck carries a total of 80 ammunition, with 16 rounds stored in a box located at the right side of the truck chassis, the remaining ammunition is located in a small shelter located at the rear of the crew cab.
Mobility
The 120mm Phlox artillery system is based on a modified 6x6 cross-country truck chassis Ural-4320. This truck is motorized with a turbocharged diesel engine, developing 300 hp. coupled to a five-speed gearbox. The truck can run at a maximum speed of 75 km/h with a maximum cruising range of 1,000 km.
Combat Equipment
The 120mm Phlox artillery system is fitted with a Shtora-like electro-optical jammer that disrupts antitank-guided missiles, laser rangefinders, and target designators. The Phlox is also fitted with an autonomous power supply unit to operate the main armament when the main engine is out of work. Standard accessories of the vehicle include a central tire inflation system, NBC protection system, heating and navigation, and orientation system. The crew cabin is also fitted with a computerized firing control system.