The new PRP-4A Argus armored artillery reconnaissance vehicle (ARV), or a scout vehicle, has been deployed in Syria for battle testing. It is designed to provide reconnaissance and observation for artillery units. The vehicle is often called the all-seeing eye of artillery. It enables to determine the coordinates of enemy tanks and artillery, as well as isolated groups of enemy fighters once they have opened fire. Reconnaissance of enemy positions can involve firing upon the enemy in hopes of receiving return fire that gives away the enemy's position.
Argus has an overall length of 6.7m, width of 2.9m, height of 2.1m and combat weight of 13.8t. It is manned by a crew of four, including a driver, a commander and two operators.
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