Friday, November 21, 2008

Kitolov-2

KM-3 Kitolov-2M

Origin
Russia

Contractor/s
Izhmash JSC
KBP

Applications
2S1
D-30

Family Members
Kitolov-2

Description: The Kitolov-2M is a 122mm artillery projectile designed to effectively destroy stationary and moving armored targets employing end-game semi-active laser guidance. Once fired, the Kitolov-2M projectile follows a ballistic trajectory approaching the target area. A forward observer must illuminate the target at a maximum range of 7,000 meters to guide the ballistic projectile.

The Kitolov-2M is intended for Russian D-30A and 2S1 howitzers.

Specifications
Dimensions: Diameter 122 mm, Length 1,225 mm

Weights: Max Weight 27 kg (59.5 lb), Warhead 12 kg (26.5 lb)

Performance: Max Range 12,000 m (39,370 ft)

Operators

Russia

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
Meters (m) Kilometers (km) Nautic Miles (nm) Inch (in) Yard (yd) Foot (ft) Millimeter (mm)
Pound (lb) Kilogram (kg) kN (KiloNewton) Ton (t)
Meters per Second (mps) Kilometers per Hour (kph) Knot (kt) Miles per Hour (mph)
Liter (l) Galon (gl)
Year (yr) Minutes (min) Second (sec)
Shaft-Horse-Power (shp)

Last Updated: Saturday, October 25, 2008

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