"To date, the Burevestnik Institute has created a scientific and technical backup that allows for the creation of a multiservice system of 57-mm armament, based on the installation of a unified combat module on multi-purpose land chassis, aircraft, and on Navy ships in the naval configuration, in the interests of the [Russian] Land Forces, Airborne Forces, Aerospace Forces and Navy," Head of Burevestnik Central Research Institute, Georgy Zakamennykh, aid.
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The AU-220M has been designed as a remote-controlled unmanned combat module. It has a vertical firing range of up to 4.6 miles and horizontal one of up to 9 miles. Together with ammunition and in-hull equipment, the AU-220M weighs 4 tonnes, according to the manufacturer.
