Global Information2S42 Lotos information
| 2S42 Lotos | |
|---|---|
 2S42 Lotos in the foreground | |
| Type | Self-propelled mortar |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Production history | |
| Designer | TsNIITochMash |
| Designed | 2016-present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 18 tonnes |
| Length | 7085 mm |
| Width | 3152 mm |
| Crew | 4 |
| Caliber | 120 mm |
| Traverse | 360° |
| Rate of fire | 6-8 round per minute |
| Maximum firing range | 13 km |
| Engine | 2V-06-2 diesel 450 hp |
| Power/weight | 28,3 hp per ton |
| Suspension | Hydropneumatic suspension |
Operational range | 500 km |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h |
2S42 "Lotos" (Russian: 2С42 «Лотос»; "Lotos") is a developing Russian self-propelled 120 mm mortar system meant for the Russian Airborne Forces. It is based on the BMD-4M chassis and is intended to replace the 2S9 Nona self-propelled mortar.