One modification will be added to the family of heavy flamethrowers. She has already been nicknamed "Tosca". In terms of firepower, it will not yield to its predecessors, but it will be much more maneuverable than them.
The war in Syria has shown how often the Russian equipment is not adapted to the rapid conduct of the battle. In particular, it touched moving flamethrower systems.
Flame-throwers such as “Buratino” (TOC-1) and “Solntsep” (TOC-1A), famous for glory in the battles against terrorism, showed their shortcomings. For this, they will not be taken out of production, but their military friend named "Tosochka" will join their ranks.
As informed in the Russian military departments, the new heavy flame-thrower system will be fully tested by the end of 2019. The development and testing of an improved system is based on the Techmash concern.
In a press release of the company, it is reported that the main difference between the "Toska" and its predecessors is the chassis. Although the flamethrower is designed on the basis of the T-72 tank - but it moves not on caterpillars, but on wheels.
It was the war in Syria that suggested that flamethrowers needed such a modification. Our Sunshine, which is in service with the Syrian government army, has proven to be excellent in terms of combat power - but not impressed in terms of maneuverability.
Because of the tracks, the vehicle was unable to cover long distances on its own in a short period.
In addition, in a war where there is no clearly defined front line, personnel and military equipment must be able to quickly and competently respond to changes in the situation. "Suns" sometimes had to be transported from place to place on the platforms of heavy trucks.
Therefore, "Tosochka", so that it quickly moved to a new position, attached wheels. As for her firepower, she is able to successfully hit lightly armored vehicles and infantry, even if they are in shelter.
Her ammunition provides the effect of a volumetric explosion. That is, first combustible is sprayed, and then it is ignited. The power of the explosion of one such ammunition "Tosochki" is comparable to ultra-low tactical nuclear ammunition - but without radiation consequences.
