Rapira anti-tank gun crews in combat

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Crews of 100-mm Rapira anti-tank guns of the Western Military District continue performing fire missions. Rapid crew actions are carried out in real time with fire adjustments using an unmanned aerial vehicle at the line of combat contact. The combat operation of the MT-12 Rapira anti-tank guns is considered highly accurate, and the gun itself is called a 'sniper rifle' by artillerymen for its simplicity, accuracy and reliability in operation. Rate of fire up to six rounds per minute without aiming restoration. A firing range of more than 7 kilometres when fully charged allows, in combination with coordinated crew actions, to provide high firing efficiency. The ammunition load of the MT-12 gun consists of several types of ammunition. Armour-piercing sabot shells are used to destroy tanks, self-propelled guns and other armoured targets.