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Land ForcesRussia

1B75 Penicillin

8x8 counter-artillery systemFielded 2020Pending verification
Land ForcesRUS
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System
Type8x8 counter-artillery system
Date of introduction2020
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerRostec State CorporatioMed[1]
Configuration8x8Med[1]
Automotive performance
ChassisKamaz 6350Med[1]
EngineKamAZ-740.50.360Med[1]
Engine power360 hpMed[1]
Cruising range1,000 km621 mi · 540 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed95 km/h59 mph · 51 ktMed[1]
Fording depth1.75 mMed[1]
Protection
ArmorProposed with concealed built-in internal armor.Med[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Variants
1B76 PenicillinThe IB76 is an acoustic/thermal reconnaissance and target acquisition platform mounted on a KamAZ-63501 chassis. This variant relies principally on combining thermal and acoustic data to provide counter-battery capabilit[1]
Summary

The 1B75 Penicillin Russian 8x8 Counter-Artillery System is a counter-artillery system designed to use acoustic signals and thermal imaging to detect enemy artillery and direct counter-battery fire. The 1B75 has an effective detection range of 25 km and can direct a single battery at a time.

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Operators
Russia
Sources
  1. 1B75 Penicillin Russian 8x8 Counter-Artillery System, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import