Russia Uralvagonzavod
2S4 Tyulpan
A tracked, self-propelled 240 mm heavy mortar, the largest-caliber mortar in active use worldwide, capable of firing conventional, guided (Smel'chak) and thermobaric rounds against fortified positions. Russia has redeployed stored Tyulpans against fortified Ukrainian defensive lines.
In service since 1972 · 6 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
62
km/h
500
km range
240
mm gun
27,500
kg
Pricing: No public unit cost; largely reactivated reserve stock
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Russian state channel
Rosoboronexport monopoly; Western sanctions exposure and payment/logistics risk for many buyers.
Channel: Rosoboronexport (state)
Fielded & proven
Established · 6 operators
In service since 1972. Status: active · ~588 built.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from.
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data — export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
- Max speed
Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance.
- 62 km/h Stronger than 45% of artillery systems
- Range
Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence.
- 500 km Stronger than 52% of artillery systems
- Rate of fire
Rounds per minute (cyclic). Higher increases suppression and hit probability.
- 1 rpm Bottom 4% of artillery systems
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
- Main armament
Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type.
- 240 mm M-240 breech-loaded mortar
- Caliber
Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better — ammunition commonality matters.
- 240 mm
- Ammunition
Rounds carried (main gun) or standard magazine capacity.
- 40 Stronger than 66% of artillery systems
- Max firing range
Maximum range of the main gun or rocket artillery (with assisted/extended-range munitions where noted). Higher extends reach.
- 19.7 km Bottom 8% of artillery systems
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
- Combat weight
Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor.
- 27,500 kg
- Crew
Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity.
- 5
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
- Engine
Powerplant model and type.
- V-59 diesel
- Engine power
Engine output power. Higher moves more weight faster.
- 520 hp Stronger than 36% of artillery systems
- Propulsion type
Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet…
- Diesel
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
- Units built
Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability.
- 588 Stronger than 58% of artillery systems
- Operator countries
Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem.
- 6 Stronger than 60% of artillery systems
Specifications compiled from public Uralvagonzavod and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations — treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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What is the top speed of the Uralvagonzavod 2S4 Tyulpan? +
The Uralvagonzavod 2S4 Tyulpan has a maximum speed of 62 km/h.
What is the range of the Uralvagonzavod 2S4 Tyulpan? +
The Uralvagonzavod 2S4 Tyulpan has a maximum range of 500 km.
How much does the Uralvagonzavod 2S4 Tyulpan weigh? +
The Uralvagonzavod 2S4 Tyulpan has a combat weight of 27,500 kg.
How many crew does the Uralvagonzavod 2S4 Tyulpan require? +
The Uralvagonzavod 2S4 Tyulpan requires a crew of 5.
What is the main armament of the Uralvagonzavod 2S4 Tyulpan? +
The Uralvagonzavod 2S4 Tyulpan's primary weapon is the 240 mm M-240 breech-loaded mortar.
What engine does the Uralvagonzavod 2S4 Tyulpan use? +
The Uralvagonzavod 2S4 Tyulpan is powered by the V-59 diesel.
What is the Uralvagonzavod 2S4 Tyulpan used for? +
The Uralvagonzavod 2S4 Tyulpan is a artillery & mlrs typically used for deep strike.
How many countries operate the Uralvagonzavod 2S4 Tyulpan? +
The Uralvagonzavod 2S4 Tyulpan is operated by 6 countries.
How much does the Uralvagonzavod 2S4 Tyulpan cost? +
Uralvagonzavod 2S4 Tyulpan: No public unit cost; largely reactivated reserve stock. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
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