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  "id": "2s42-lotos",
  "name": "2S42 Lotos",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "land",
  "country": "RUS",
  "category": "120mm self-propelled mortar system",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 2024,
  "operators": [
    "RUS"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 1,
  "summary": "The 2S42 Lotos Russian 120mm Self-Propelled Mortar System specifically designed for the Russian Airborne Forces (VDV). This advanced artillery platform represents a significant modernization effort intended to replace the Soviet-era 2S9 Nona, which has been in continuous service since 1981.",
  "specs": [
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      "k": "",
      "label": "Manufacturer",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "Central Research Institute for Precision Engineering (TsNIITochMash), a subsidiary of the Kalashnikov Group.",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Chassis",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "The 2S42 Lotos is built on a lengthened BMD-4M chassis modified to accommodate the new weapon system and turret assembly",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Configuration",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "Track",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 4,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "length_m",
      "v": 7085,
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      ],
      "conf": "low",
      "note": "Automated check: outside the expected range for this type; verify against the source."
    },
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 3152,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "low",
      "note": "Automated check: outside the expected range for this type; verify against the source."
    },
    {
      "k": "combat_weight_t",
      "v": 18,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_name",
      "v": "2V-062",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_hp",
      "v": 450,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "road_range_km",
      "v": 500,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_road_kmh",
      "v": 70,
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fire control system",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "The 2S42 incorporates advanced optical-electronic and infrared targeting systems that enable accurate engagement in low-visibility conditions. The commander and gunner stations feature new automated guidance systems that enhance both the sp",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "While the Lotos maintains the light aluminum armor of the airborne platform optimized for weight reduction and air-transportability, the lengthened hull provides increased volume for additional protective systems. The system includes radiol",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "NBC Protection",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Smoke Equipment",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "The vehicle also features smoke grenade dischargers for tactical concealment and protection against precision-guided munitions.",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "armament",
      "label": "Secondary armament",
      "v": "For self-defense and suppression of enemy personnel, the Lotos is equipped with a remotely controlled weapon station arm",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [],
  "variants": [],
  "art": "sph",
  "image": null,
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/2s42-lotos.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-2s42-lotos": {
      "title": "2S42 Lotos Russian 120mm Self-Propelled Mortar System",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/2S42_Lotos_Russian_120mm_Self-Propelled_Mortar_System",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}