Draft:2S38 Derivatsiya-PVO

The 2S38 Derivatsiya-PVO is an amphibious self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicle (SPAA) developed by Uralvagonzavod and undergoing trials by the Armed forces of the Russian Federation. Designed to neutralize both tactical aircraft and UAVS, cruise missiles, air-to-surface missiles, and rockets, it is based on the BMP-3 chassis and equipped with a 57 mm automatic cannon with an effective range of 6 km.

History
The project of the Derivatsiya-PVO complex was presented to the public at the international military-technical forum "Army-2017" - in the form of a scale model.

First photos of the vehicle appeared in January of 2018.

In 2020, Derivatsiya-PVO took part in the Victory Day Parade on in Moscow. It was reported that state trials of the system were planned for 2021. In January 2022 MOD stated that trials for 2S38 would end in this year. Rostec representative stated in April 2024 that Derivatsiya-PVO finished development in 2023 and they were working to put the vehicle into service with the troops.

Description
The Derivatsya is armed with a single-barrel 57mm cannon, integrated into a remote-controlled and unmanned turret. Effective against ground targets such as armored vehicles or light fortifications, it can intercept aircraft, missiles, or projectiles flying at speeds close to 1 800 km/h.

2S38 is equipped with an optical-electronic detection and targeting system which allows for 360-degree panoramic observation, as well as sectoral viewing.

Made with a welded aluminum alloy armor, the hull provides protection against 30 mm armor-piercing projectiles and can be improved with reactive armor plates. Equipped with NBC protection and automatic fire suppression systems, the 2S38 has smoke grenade launchers, a thermal/TV imaging system with engagement capability, and automatic target tracking, a rangefinder, and a laser guidance system. The vehicle is powered by a UTD-29 V-10 diesel engine, developing 500 hp and mounted in the rear of the vehicle. Equipped with a manual transmission with 4 forward gears and 2 reverse gears, it has hydropneumatic suspension, which can be adjusted according to the type of terrain traversed.

Penalized by a rather limited ammunition load for a vehicle of its category (148 rounds), to overcome this problem, precision ammunition as well as specific projectiles for drone destruction are being developed.

Composition
The Derivatsiya combat system includes, in addition to the 2S38 weapon system, an ammunition supply vehicle 9T260 based on a Ural-4320 6x6 military truck and the Repair and technical support vehicle (MRTO) 9В9005 2В119 on the Ural-4320-1812-31 chassis. The 9T260 can reload two 2S38s simultaneously, an operation that can be completed in about 20 minutes.