| ID | 070804 |
| Title Proper | High-precision Tulip |
| Other Title Information | development and combat employment of the Soviet laser-guided mortar round |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Grau, Lester W |
| Publication | 2005. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The Soviets developed heavy mortars to destroy enemy field fortifications. In the late 1970s, Soviet designers began work on a precision-guided mortar round. The Soviet "Daredevil" 240mm high-precision mortar round has an optical-electronic tracking head that is guided onto the target by a laser beam. The 240mm mortar is mounted on a tracked chassis called the 2S4 "Tulip". In 1985, the Soviets sent the round to Afghanistan for combat testing. The article discusses the successful combat testing of the round in the Pandjshir Valley of Afghanistan. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Slavic Military Studies Vol. 18, No. 4; Dec 2005: p717-722 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Slavic Military Studies Vol: 18 No 4 |
| Key Words | Soviet Union ; Afghanistan ; Precision-Guided Mortar Round-Tulip |