2S25 Sprut-SD

The 2S25 Sprut-SD (Russian: 2С25 «Спрут-СД»; 2S25 "Octopus-SD") is a light self-propelled anti-tank gun/tank developed and to be manufactured by the Volgograd Tractor Plant to meet the requirements of the VDV. In mid-2001, the Volgograd tractor plant revealed that the development of the 2S25 had lasted several years. The Sprut-SD is designed to defeat main battle tanks, hard-skinned material, enemy manpower by airborne and amphibious landing forces, as well as by specially designated units of ground forces. Its main armament, the 125 mm 2A75, is capable of firing APFSDS, HE-Frag, HEAT and ATGM ammunition. This allows the 2S25 firepower to be as powerful as a main battle tank and as maneuverable and amphibious as airborne infantry combat vehicles. The 2S25 can be used by units of ground forces and naval infantry as a light amphibious tank. As of 2011 the only operators of the 2S25 are the Russian airborne troops with 24 of these vehicles in service. As of 2014 the South Korean and Indian militaries have expressed interest in acquiring the 2S25 Sprut-SD.