Heavy flame thrower system volley fire TOS-1 Buratino in service with the Ukrainian army is not made up, the speaker said ATO Andrei Lysenko

Heavy flame thrower system volley fire TOS-1 Buratino, of which the terrorists had fired on the positions of Ukrainian servicemen came with the territory of the Russian Federation. About this at the briefing said the speaker ATO Andrei Lysenko, the correspondent LigaBusinessInform.

"Yesterday, the application of this installation did not bring good luck to our enemies, no soldier was wounded. But we know that these units came with the territory of the Russian Federation. This technique is in service with the Armed forces of Ukraine is not," said he.

According to Lysenko, Pinocchio is a heavy flamer on the basis of the T-72. The total mass of the plant - more than 40 tons.

"The initial model had 24 guides, now 30 guides, she improved. Shoots projectiles with a range from 400 m to 4.5 km the Effect of these shells is to burn out and be subjected to the pressure position. Very powerful effect, but the system itself has some drawbacks - there is no great maneuverability, and to charge this unit, you need at least one similar, but with a crane, which should be charged. That is hands this installation does not Paradise, you need a special device in the same tank, " he added.

Earlier it was reported that yesterday, gunmen opened fire from mortars and Grad a number of settlements, has pioneered 220 mm heavy flame thrower system volley fire TOS-1 Buratino.

Source: http://news.liga.net/