Originally, 2S38 were designed as a technology demonstrator developed by Kurganmash as she was chosen as a possible replacement for the 2S6 Tunguska. However, Kurganmash saw her potential to be able to engage both air and ground target so they changed the development roadmap in the last minute. 2S38 were based on BMP-3 platform, but she fitted with the superior equipment, a 57mm remote-control autocannon capable to taking down flying targets and ground targes and even intercepting missile/rocket