The appearance of “so late” M-46 cannons in the Russian army as a complement to losses in towed artillery is simply a tiny surprise, as despite age they have good tactical and method parameters. The biggest problem in their usage is the ammunition of an different caliber, whose stocks, however, the Russians may inactive own or are able to get it from Iran or North Korea. In terms of importance, M-46 surpasses many types of artillery like the russian Haubice D-20/30, almost equivalent to much more fresh 2A65 Msta-B. This thus allows for a qualitative replenishment of losses, although it creates a logistical problem in the form of the necessity of a permanent supply of ammunition not already utilized in the Russian caliber artillery (except for the [coastal A-222](https://defence24.pl/strong-armoured/Russian-artillery-overground-shown-parade) and spare parts- peculiarly barrels.
