2S25 Sprut-SD
The 2S25 Sprut-SD (Russian: 2С25 «Спрут-СД»; 2S25 "Octopus-SD") is a self-propelled anti-tank gun developed and to be manufactured by the Volgograd Tractor Plant to meet the requirements of the VDV. In mid-2001, the Volgograd tractor plant revealed that the development of the 2S25 had lasted several years. In the development of the tank destroyer was used the design of the Bulgarian project Oktopod (Sprut in Russian) developed in 1989.
| 2S25 Sprut-SD | |
|---|---|
2S25 Sprut-SD at the 2008 Moscow Victory Day parade | |
| Type | Light tank Self-propelled amphibious tank destroyer |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2005−present |
| Used by | Russia |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1984–2001 |
| Manufacturer | Volgograd Tractor Plant |
| Produced | 2001–2010, 2018–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 18 t (20 short tons; 18 long tons) |
| Length | 9.77 m (32 ft 1 in) (gun forward) 7.08 m (23 ft 3 in) (chassis) |
| Width | 3.15 m (10 ft 4 in) |
| Height | 2.72 m (8 ft 11 in) |
| Crew | 3 |
| Armor | Turret: Welded steel Hull: Aluminium alloy with composite skin |
Main armament | 125 mm 2A75 smoothbore gun |
Secondary armament | 7.62 mm PKT coaxial machine gun |
| Engine | 2V-06-2S water cooled diesel engine 510 hp (380 kW) |
| Power/weight | 28.3 hp/tonne (21.1 kW/tonne) |
| Suspension | Hydropneumatic suspension with variable height control (190 mm−590 mm) |
Operational range | 500 km (310 mi) |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h (43 mph) (road) 45 km/h (28 mph) (off-road) 10 km/h (6.2 mph) (water) |
The Sprut-SD is designed to defeat tanks, hard-skinned material and enemy manpower by airborne and amphibious landing forces, as well as by specially designated units of ground forces. Its main armament, the 2A75, is capable of firing APFSDS, HE-Frag, HEAT and ATGM ammunition. This allows the 2S25 firepower to be as powerful as a main battle tank and as maneuverable and amphibious as airborne infantry combat vehicles. The 2S25 can be used by units of ground forces and naval infantry as a light amphibious tank. As of 2011 the only operators of the 2S25 are the Russian airborne troops with 24 of these vehicles in service. As of 2014 the South Korean and Indian militaries have expressed interest in acquiring the 2S25 Sprut-SD.