2S4 M-1975 Tyulpan [Tulip Tree]

240-mm self-propelled mortar]

The 240-mm self-propelled mortar known to the West as the M-1975 is known as the SM-240 (2S4) by the former Soviet Army, although its more common name is the Tyulpan, or Tulip Tree. The M-1975 consists of a much modified GMZ tracked minelaying vehicle carrying a 240-mm M-240 breech-loading mortar on the hull rear.

Specifications

Length 8.5 m

Width 3.2 m

Height 3.2 m

Weight 30.0 t

Speed 62 km/h

Fording 1.0 m

Armour 20 mm Steel

Engine V-59, 520 hp

Fuel Cap. 500 lit

Crew 9

Armament 1 x 240mm M-240 1 x 12.7mm DsHK

Ammo 12 x 240mm 100 x 12.7mm

NBC-prot. Yes