2S25M

This page is about the Russian light tank 2S25M. For the other version, see 2S25.

2S25M

2S25

2S25M

2S25

USSR

VII Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
9.7	10.0	10.0

Class:

Light tank

Research:260 000

Purchase:710 000

Description

The 2S25M "Sprut-SDM1" is a rank VII Russian light tank with a battle rating of 9.7 (AB) and 10.0 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "Ground Breaking".

The 2S25M "Sprut-SDM1" is a modernized development of the previous 2S25 Sprut-SD and the capstone to the Soviet amphibious tank line. Although the external appearance is very similar, it is based on a revised BMD-4M chassis with the same engine and transmission as the BMP-3. Compared to the original Sprut, the 2S25M loses a significant amount of reverse speed and a small amount of horsepower, although the overall mobility remains good. The improvements are in the fire-control system, which now features thermal sights for both the gunner and commander and thus fixes one of the 2S25's original flaws. It also now has access to the powerful 3BM46 APFSDS round used by the T-80U to better deal with contemporary tanks. Although the 2S25M has impressive offensive capabilities, it routinely faces modern MBTs such as the Leopard 2A4 and M1 Abrams that lessen or negate its mobility advantage. Thus, its playstyle demands even more caution.

General info

Survivability and armour

Smoke grenades

Creation of a smoke screen in front of the vehicle

ESS

Creation of a smoke screen in the direction of movement of the vehicle

Armourfront / side / back

Hull40 / 20 / 20

Turret43 / 20 / 20

Crew3 people

Visibility101 %

The 2S25M, also known as the Sprut-D, is a very capable vehicle which uses speed and agility over armor. The light armor of the Sprut tends to be a 'high risk-high reward' armor as it is only able to stop small firearms but generate little to no fragmentation from the penetration of a solid shot. However, chemical energy weapons such as HEAT and ATGMs will generate more than enough spall to defeat the crew. Armor is not to be relied on whatsoever, even against artillery fragmentation. Due to the oblique angles the frontal plates have, it is able to ricochet enemy projectiles but this is highly unlikely. One of the biggest drawbacks of the Sprut-D are the side-mounted ammo racks. In case of a successful penetration, these will be the first to detonate. It is advised to remove this racks to increase survivability of the platform. As with previous Russian light armor, the best armor is to not be seen by the enemy.

Armour type:

• Alloy ABT-102 (Hull, turret)
• Rolled homogeneous armour (Gun mantlet)

Armour	Front (Slope angle)	Sides	Rear	Roof
Hull	18 mm (73°) Upper plate 40 mm (35°) Middle plate 23 mm (63°) Lower plate	20 mm	20 mm (0-15°)	15 mm
Turret	20 - 43 mm Turret front 20 mm Gun mantlet	20 mm	20 mm	15 mm

Notes:

Mobility

Amphibious

The design allows you to swim and control movement in the water

 

Controlled suspension

It is possible to adjust the ground clearance or more complex suspension positions

Speedforward / back

AB78 / 23 km/h

RB and SB71 / 21 km/h

Number of gears8 forward

4 back

Weight18.0 t

Engine power

AB954 hp

RB and SB500 hp

Power-to-weight ratio

AB53.0 hp/t

RB and SB27.8 hp/t

Game Mode	Max Speed (km/h)		Weight (tons)	Engine power (horsepower)		Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
	Forward	Reverse		Stock	Upgraded	Stock	Upgraded
Arcade	78	23	18	775	954	43.06	53
Realistic	71	21		442	500	24.56	27.78

The Sprut-D leaves nothing to expect, high mobility and country-cross capabilities with a very powerful engine and reliable transmission. As seen in tanks based on the BMP-3 hull, the T/W ratio is impressive, giving a lightly armored vehicle a very high max speed as well as torque to advance even through the roughest of terrains. As its predecessor, it can reach speeds up to 70 km/h and 20 km/h on reverse with a gear change time from max forward drive to reverse in close to 5 seconds. It holds the ability to cross over water bodies, giving it an advantage in reaching positions no other vehicles are able to reach whatsoever. It has the ability to neutral steer, a feature not seen often in Russian vehicles.

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB3 254 → 5 821

RB3 142 → 5 621

SB4 217 → 7 544

Total cost of modifications212 600

352 000

Talisman cost2 800

Crew training200 000

Experts710 000

Aces2 100

Research Aces1 080 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

140 / 170 / 220 %

232 / 232 / 232 %

Modifications

Mobility	Protection	Firepower
Tracks Research: 9 100 Cost: 14 000 350 Suspension Research: 8 500 Cost: 13 000 320 Brake System Research: 8 500 Cost: 13 000 320 Filters Research: 9 400 Cost: 15 000 360 Transmission Research: 12 000 Cost: 19 000 460 Engine Research: 12 000 Cost: 19 000 460	Improved Parts Research: 2 700 Cost: 14 000 350 Improved FPE Research: 2 600 Cost: 13 000 320 Crew Replenishment Research: 9 400 Cost: 15 000 360 ESS Research: 12 000 Cost: 19 000 460	Horizontal Drive Research: 9 100 Cost: 14 000 350 125mm_ussr_APDS_FS_ammo_pack Research: 9 100 Cost: 14 000 350 NVD Research: 9 100 Cost: 14 000 350 Adjustment of Fire Research: 8 500 Cost: 13 000 320 Laser rangefinder Research: 8 500 Cost: 13 000 320 Airstrike Research: 8 500 Cost: 13 000 320 Elevation Mechanism Research: 9 400 Cost: 15 000 360 125mm_ussr_ATGM_ammo_pack Research: 9 400 Cost: 15 000 360 Smoke grenade Research: 9 400 Cost: 15 000 360 Scout UAV Research: 9 400 Cost: 15 000 360 Artillery Support Research: 12 000 Cost: 19 000 460 Improved optics Research: 12 000 Cost: 19 000 460 125mm_ussr_3BM42_APDS_FS_ammo_pack Research: 12 000 Cost: 19 000 460

Armaments

Laser rangefinder

Reduces the error and increases the maximum measurable distance of the rangefinder

Night vision device

Improves visibility by enhancing natural light or active illumination.

Thermal imager

Allows to see thermal radiation in the infrared range day and night

Main armament

125 mm 2A75-1 cannon

Two-plane stabilizer

Reduces the swing of the gun in two planes while moving

Autoloader

Automatically feeds projectiles into the breech. The speed does not depend on the skills of the loader

Ammunition40 rounds

First-order22 rounds

Reload7.1 s

Vertical guidance-4° / 16°

The Sprut-D is armed with a 2A75 125 mm smoothbore cannon, a similar cannon in performance as the T series tanks capable of firing the same munitions. While it doesn't fire the 3BM60 'Svinets-2' as the T-80BVM or the T-72B3, it fires the 3BM46 'Svinets-1' which is a very capable round in game. While it stays short compared to other rounds seen at top-tier, at 10.0 it is the best round seen followed by the M900. This round is able to pierce through all the tanks seen in game with some exceptions as the Leopard 2PL/A5/A6 turrets or M1A1/A2 turrets.

125 mm 2A75					Turret rotation speed (°/s)					Reloading rate (seconds)
Mode	Capacity	Vertical	Horizontal	Stabilizer	Stock	Upgraded	Full	Expert	Aced	Stock	Full	Expert	Aced
Arcade	40	-5°/+15°	±180°	Two-plane	33.3	46.1	56.0	61.9	65.9	7.10	7.10	7.10	7.10
Realistic					20.8	24.5	29.8	32.9	35.0

Ammunition

Penetration statistics
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
		10 m	100 m	500 m	1,000 m	1,500 m	2,000 m
3BK18M	HEATFS	550	550	550	550	550	550
3OF26	HE	42	42	42	42	42	42
3BM42	APFSDS	457	454	445	431	419	406
9M119	ATGM	700	700	700	700	700	700
3BM46	APFSDS	532	531	526	520	513	507

Shell details
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Velocity (m/s)	Projectile mass (kg)	Fuse delay (m)	Fuse sensitivity (mm)	Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (kg)	Ricochet
							0%	50%	100%
3BK18M	HEATFS	905	19	0.05	0.1	2.79	65°	72°	77°
3OF26	HE	850	23	0.3	0.1	5.24	79°	80°	81°
3BM42	APFSDS	1,700	4.85	-	-	-	78°	80°	81°
3BM46	APFSDS	1,700	4.85	-	-	-	78°	80°	81°

Missile details
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Velocity (m/s)	Range (m)	Projectile mass (kg)	Fuse delay (m)	Fuse sensitivity (mm)	Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (kg)	Ricochet
								0%	50%	100%
9M119	ATGM	445	4,000	16.5	0.05	0.1	5.72	80°	82°	90°

Ammo racks

Full ammo	1st rack empty	2nd rack empty	3rd rack empty	4th rack empty	5th rack empty	6th rack empty	Visual discrepancy
40	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__

Machine guns

7.62 mm PKTM machine gun (coaxial)

Ammunition2 000 rounds

Belt capacity250 rounds

Reload8.0 s

Fire rate700 shots/min

7.62 mm PKTM machine gun

Ammunition2 000 rounds

Belt capacity250 rounds

Reload8.0 s

Fire rate700 shots/min

7.62 mm PKT
Mount	Capacity (Belt)	Fire rate	Vertical	Horizontal
Coaxial	2,000 (250)	700	N/A	N/A
Pintle	2,000 (250)	700	-8°/+50°	±180°

Usage in battles

The Sprut-D should be primarily used as a scout flanking vehicle due to its high speed, low profile, scouting capabilities and firepower. It holds primarily 3 uses:

Scouting:

As its name says, scouting. When on large maps, the scouting ability should be used at its full potential. The low profile and high speed make it able to crawl to cover fast and without creating much suspicion, while marking targets for friendlies to engage.

Flanking:

Due to the high speed and really powerful gun, it can be used to hit any enemy from behind. This tactic should be a "Hit n' Run", you should disable or destroy targets and leave before they can engage you. The powerful gun can take the heaviest of targets with ease if used properly

Sniping:

The capable optics, in combination with laser range finder and thermal optics, it is able to detect, target and engage enemy vehicles at all ranges thanks to any of its projectiles. Be aware of your ammo as it can only carry 22 on the carousel which can be consumed very fast, so make all shots count. Unless the commander is certain it has not been detected, moving between positions is adviced to ensure survivability, especially when the player respawns as an aircraft and is aware of the 2S25M's position.

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Powerful gun
• Good cross-country capabilities
• Autoloader creates consistent reload even with two crew members
• Amphibious

Cons:

• Paper-thin armor
• Despite having an autoloader, the reload speed is decently long (7.1 seconds)
• In terms of reversing capability, the 2S25M is a downgrade (20.4 km/h) compared to the 2S25 (70 km/h)

History

The 2S25M Sprut-SDM1 is a new airportable light tank. It is a modernized version of the previous 2S25 Sprut-SD. The original Sprut-SD was adopted in 2005 and produced in limited numbers for the Russian airborne units. The 2S25M Sprut-SDM1 is an improved and more modern version. It uses new chassis similar to that of the new BMD-4M airborne combat vehicle. It has new engine, new fire control system and some other improvements. The Sprud-SDM1 was first publicly revealed in 2016. It was announced that a first batch of 6 tanks will be delivered to the Russian airborne forces in 2017. In 2020 this airportable light tank was delivered for official military trials. These trials were planned to be completed in 2021-2022. It was planned that mass production of the Sprut-SDM1 could begin in 2022.

The Sprut-SDM1 is officially referred in Russia as a self-propelled anti-tank gun, or tank destroyer. Though it is a light tank by its function. This combat vehicle was specially designed for the Russian airborne forces. This tank is airportable and can be paradropped. Furthermore it is fully amphibious. Its main role is to support airborne landing operations. It is intended to engage hostile armor, as well as to support infantry. Even though it was originally designed for the airborne units tank can be also used by naval infantry units. Though currently Russian naval infantry has got no amphibious tanks in its inventory. Their surviving PT-76s were retired in 2015.

Media

Skins

• Skins and camouflages for the 2S25M from live.warthunder.com.

See also

• 2S25
• Object 685

External links

Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:

• topic on the official game forum;
• other literature.