Ukraine's krab artillery hits targets 43 miles away
Ukrainian media are reporting a remarkable achievement by their artillery. Using the Polish Krab, they managed to hit targets up to 43 miles away, thanks to a "mysterious guided missile."
Sources like Defence24 suggest this could be the Vulcano ammunition. The Polish military is interested in integrating Krabs with these types of missiles, which enable firing at the mentioned distance. Representatives from the Leonardo group, the company responsible for Vulcano ammunition, have stated that discussions are ongoing about field tests to evaluate Krabs' effectiveness when using the new ammunition.
Krab's range increased to 43 miles
Certain conclusions may have already been drawn from firings conducted under wartime conditions. Reports from Ukraine indicate that their soldiers might have already had the chance to fire Vulcano missiles from Krabs, which were sent to the front several months ago, although this is still described as an experimental solution.
The Krab hitting targets 43 miles away would have double the range of those with standard ammunition. According to the Vulcano ammunition manufacturer, the effective range largely depends on the type of artillery used.
For shorter guns, the range can reach up to approximately 31 miles. However, for 52-caliber length guns, like the Polish Krab or the German PzH 2000, it is possible to hit targets as far as 43-50 miles.
Specifications of vulcano missiles
Przemysław Juraszek, a journalist for Wirtualna Polska, explains that Vulcano missiles have a very interesting design. They are sub-caliber ammunition, meaning the projectile is smaller than traditional 155 mm ones. The projectile is placed in a sabot that fits the gun's dimensions, eventually falling away, leaving a smaller, lighter projectile that moves faster than traditional methods.
Additional features of this ammunition are also noteworthy. Designers have implemented an advanced guidance system, including GPS navigation supported by INS, providing high targeting precision with an error margin of only 7-10 feet.
