Unrealized proposal filled with hopes and dreams
The 2S9 "Nona" and its subsequent variants have been a mainstay in lightly armoured vehicles for indirect fire using a 120mm mortar gun system. A relatively refreshing proposal was drafted in the early 2010s to mount the 2A51 120mm mortar on a T-80 chassis. It was proposed that JCS "Spetsmash" would work on creating a design. Various configurations could be suggested; keep the original T-80 turret module with its remote-controlled anti-aircraft machine gun, retrofit the original autoloader carousel to support shells and install a modified fire control system or propose a different design. New proposed combat module with a 2A51 120mm mortar system mounted on a T-80 chassis A more favoured option would be to develop a new combat module based on various requirements like; what type of weapon system is to be used and what type of combat the vehicle will partake in (urban or open terrain). Based on advancements made by JCS "Spetsmash" and JCS "VNIIITM...