Back to top
3S9
The 3S9 (3С9) is a Russian 120 mm illuminating mortar bomb that is used for the battlefield illumination. It forms part of the 3VS24 (3ВС24) round. The 3S9 illuminating bomb looks very similar to the 53-S-843 120 mm illuminating mortar bomb, both being two-part designs. On closer examination, it can be seen that the 3S9 has a longer front part, but a shorter rear part in comparison to the 53-S-843. Internally, the differences between the two a...
Contact us for your free no obligation demonstration of enhanced access. Including technical munition data, specification and images.
- Up-to-the-minute news and social media custom AI mapping munition usage and interaction across the globe.
- Over 5931 munition records.
- In-context, aged and technical images.
- Section diagrams.
- Original and translated documentation.