Kitolov-2M

Kitolov-2M is a Russian 122 mm semi-active laser-guided artillery projectile in the Kitolov family, marketed by Kalashnikov Group and linked in open reporting to KBP's precision-guided artillery line. Sources describe it as a high-explosive fragmentation round for 122 mm towed and self-propelled artillery, including D-30 and 2S1 Gvozdika-class guns, with a reported range of about 13.5 km.

Kitolov-2M, 122 mm semi-active laser-guided artillery projectile, Munitions

Image source: Kitolov-2M - Engineering Technologies 2010 Part7 0018 copy.jpg

Profile

Origin: Russia
Built by: Kalashnikov GroupKBP Instrument Design Bureau
Type: 122 mm semi-active laser-guided artillery projectile

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Specifications

Caliber: 122 mm
Guidance: Semi-active laser homing
Maximum range: 13.5 km reported by Army Recognition
Warhead: 12.25 kg high-explosive fragmentation warhead reported by Army Recognition
Compatible systems: 122 mm towed and self-propelled artillery, including D-30 and 2S1 Gvozdika
Munition type: High-explosive fragmentation cannon-launched guided projectile

Firing Platforms

Open reporting ties Kitolov-2M to 122 mm artillery systems and specifically to the 2S40 Floks as one reported firing platform.

Firing weapon

Weapon type

Firing evidence

120 mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer/mortar

Defense Express and Army Recognition both identify the 2S40 Floks as able to fire Kitolov-2M guided munitions, with Army Recognition reporting about 10 km range for that combination.

Sources: New Russian 2S40 Floks Howitzer Just Delivered, Next Day First One Gets Hit in Ukraine, Imminent Deployment of Russia's New Phlox 120mm Self-Propelled Mortar Carrier in Ukraine

Kitolov-2M Images

Kitolov-2M, 122 mm semi-active laser-guided artillery projectile, Munitions - view 1 — Source: Kitolov-2M - Engineering Technologies 2010 Part7 0018 copy.jpg

Kitolov-2M, 122 mm semi-active laser-guided artillery projectile, Munitions - view 2 — Source: Krasnopol and Kitolov-2M - MVSV-2008 01.jpg

Kitolov-2M, 122 mm semi-active laser-guided artillery projectile, Munitions - view 3 — Source: 122 mm Kitolov-2M, 120 mm Gran and 155 mm Krasnopol-M2 Army-2022 2022-08-20 2517 copy.jpg

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Sources

Kitolov-2M Guided Artillery Shell - Kalashnikov GroupPublisher: Kalashnikov Group | Note: Supports official product background, 122-mm caliber, semi-active laser guidance, and the intended use of Kitolov-2M with towed and self-propelled artillery. | Accessed: 2026-06-23 Russian army increases stocks of Krasnopol guided artillery shellsPublisher: Army Recognition | Note: Supports Kitolov-2M range, warhead mass, 122 mm gun compatibility, and the round's high-explosive fragmentation guided-projectile description. | Accessed: 2026-06-23 Russians claim to have increased production of Kitolov laser-guided shells that have not even been spotted at the frontPublisher: Militarnyi | Note: Supports production background and 122 mm D-30 / 2S1 Gvozdika compatibility mentioned in later reporting on Kitolov-2M. | Accessed: 2026-06-23 New Russian 2S40 Floks Howitzer Just Delivered, Next Day First One Gets Hit in UkrainePublisher: Defense Express | Note: Supports reciprocal relationship context: Defense Express reported the 2S40 Floks firing Kitolov-2M guided munitions and gave the combination's reported range. | Accessed: 2026-06-23 Imminent Deployment of Russia's New Phlox 120mm Self-Propelled Mortar Carrier in UkrainePublisher: Army Recognition | Note: Supports reciprocal relationship context: Army Recognition described the 2S40 Floks as firing Kitolov-2M precision-guided munitions and reported about 10 km range for the combination. | Accessed: 2026-06-23 Kitolov-2M - Engineering Technologies 2010 Part7 0018 copy.jpgPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance and CC BY-SA 4.0 reuse context for the primary Kitolov-2M photo. | Accessed: 2026-06-23 Krasnopol and Kitolov-2M - MVSV-2008 01.jpgPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance and CC BY-SA 4.0 reuse context for the gallery image showing Kitolov-2M alongside Krasnopol. | Accessed: 2026-06-23 122 mm Kitolov-2M, 120 mm Gran and 155 mm Krasnopol-M2 Army-2022 2022-08-20 2517 copy.jpgPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance and CC BY-SA 4.0 reuse context for the Army-2022 gallery image that includes Kitolov-2M. | Accessed: 2026-06-23