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Soldier35 · Oct 31, 2023

An episode of the operation of the Terminator combat vehicle in Ukraine in the Serebryansky forestry near Kremennaya has been published. The crew of the combat vehicle fires from a 30-mm 2A42 automatic cannon and a 130-mm Ataka-T anti-tank guided missile. The semi-automatic ATGM 9M120 "Ataka-T" has a radio command missile control system and can hit targets at a range of up to 6000 meters. The 9M120-1 guided anti-tank missile has a tandem cumulative warhead and is capable of penetrating up to 950 mm of armor. Archival video.

Soldier35 · Nov 2, 2023

Russia is preparing a modernized T-90M Proryv tank. Despite the fairly good protection of the T-90M Proryv tanks and their low losses from anti-tank mines and ATGMs, the T-90M tank continues to be modernized. In the 2024 version of the T-90M tank, there will be new protection on the turret and other upper parts of the tank from attacks from FPV drones. New coating and mesh will be installed on and around the tower to prevent internal shrapnel damage. The main innovation is the strengthening of the frontal armor with new dynamic protection units, which are thicker. Thanks to the new protection, tanks will be able to participate in frontal attacks with fewer losses. Changes will also be made to the fire control system, thermal imaging cameras, night vision cameras, and rangefinder. There are no details on these systems. The aiming systems and various suspension and engine parts will also change. It is reported that a pilot batch of 36 tanks is already being tested. Whether all this will go into series is still unknown.

Soldier35 · Nov 3, 2023

A Russian serviceman spoke about equipping the Russian Kornet ATGM with a homemade remote control system. It is not clear why the Russian military industry has not yet established mass production of such control systems. The troops are constantly talking about the need for them.

Soldier35 · Nov 3, 2023

Russian troops received the first kamikaze Scalpel drones, this is the first video with real drones. It is believed that the Scalpel kamikaze drone was created as a cheap analogue of the Lancet drones. The kamikaze drone "Scalpel" can accelerate to 120 km/h, and its flight range using a command-telemetry channel is up to 40 km. The payload weight is up to 5 kilograms; the peculiarity of the drone is that the warhead of the drone can be changed before takeoff. The elemental part of the Scalpel drone is partially imported.

Soldier35 · Nov 6, 2023

A Russian serviceman shared his impressions of foreign-made grenade launchers. The video shows the RPG-75 M grenade launcher developed in 1970 in Czechoslovakia, with an effective firing range of 300 meters and a maximum range of 1000 meters. RGW-90 “MATADOR” grenade launcher. developed in the 2000s by Singapore and Italy based on the German Armbrustс grenade launcher. With an aiming range of up to 500 meters and a maximum range of 1000 meters. With a pin that extends forward, which activates the cumulative part of the grenade launcher. Also shown is the NLAW Grenade Launcher, which can partially be called an ATGM, developed in Sweden in 2002, with a firing range of up to 800 meters and hitting equipment from above and on the side. And the popular Swedish AT-4 grenade launcher, developed in 1987 and having an effective firing range of up to 800 meters.

Soldier35 · Nov 7, 2023

Russian R-33 missiles of Mig-31 aircraft. Footage of the Russian Mig-31BM aircraft preparing for takeoff, armed with R-33 air-to-air missiles, has been published. The R-33 missile entered service in 1981 in response to the appearance in the United States of the AIM-54 Phoenix missiles used by F-14 aircraft. Unlike American missiles that cost about a million dollars, the Russian missile turned out to be cheaper and is still in use today. The missile is designed for interception and air targets, at a distance of up to 160 km and altitudes from 25 meters to 28 kilometers. The R-33 missile has inertial control and semi-active radar homing during the final flight phase. The MiG-31 is equipped with an on-board radar with a phased array antenna, capable of simultaneously guiding 4 such missiles at 4 targets flying at different altitudes. On August 28, 1978, for the first time in the world, a flight experiment took place, with four R-33 missiles, a MiG-31 aircraft, with the Zaslon weapons control system, the missiles hit 4 targets simultaneously. The weight of the rocket is 490 kilograms, the weight of the warhead is 49 kilograms.

Soldier35 · Nov 8, 2023

The use of Russian Motiv-3M ammunition in Ukraine. A short episode of the use of Russian Motiv-3M combat elements in Ukraine has been published. Motiv-3M self-aiming combat elements are installed in Smerch MLRS, Tornado-S MLRS rockets, RBK-500 aerial bombs, PBK-500U bombs and other weapons. The operating principle of the Motiv-3M element is as follows: when a rocket or bomb explodes over a target, the Motiv-3M combat elements are scattered in the air. Descending by parachute, the combat element equipped with an infrared sensor scans the area in search of heat signatures; when a target is detected, the charge is activated from a height of about 150 meters. The cumulative charge of the Motiv-3M combat element is capable of penetrating armor up to 110 mm thick.

Soldier35 · Nov 10, 2023

Russian craftsmen of the “Convoy” battalion have modernized the ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft guns, making it possible to operate anti-aircraft guns in groups. A module with a sight and an electric drive is installed on the ZU-23 anti-aircraft gun, which allows you to remotely control the ZU-23 anti-aircraft gun. The system they developed allows you to simultaneously control three ZU-23 anti-aircraft guns. The advantage of this solution is that the crew of the anti-aircraft gun is located in a safe place, the system is serviced by an operator and two loaders. This solution allows you to more effectively hit drones and ground targets, which has already been tested. The complex is not yet mass-produced, as government support is required. The ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft gun has a firing rate of up to 2000 rounds per minute and can hit targets at a range of up to 3 km.

Soldier35 · Nov 10, 2023

The Russian army has adopted the Desertcross 1000-3 buggy made in China. The purchases are quite large; 537 Desertcross 1000-3 all-terrain vehicles have already been purchased and are in combat units; it is planned to purchase another 1,500 of these all-terrain vehicles in the near future. The AODES all-terrain vehicle is designed for conducting patrol and reconnaissance operations; it can also be used as a raid vehicle and an all-terrain vehicle for search and rescue units. As the Russian Minister of Defense explained, the all-terrain vehicle is in great demand among the troops. The all-terrain vehicle has been modified for use in Russian winter conditions. All-terrain vehicles Desertcross 1000–3 weighing 1050 kg are equipped with an 87 hp engine. and have a load capacity of 550 kg. The AODES buggy can carry 3 people. The price of the Desertcross 1000–3 buggy in the basic configuration is 1,600,000 rubles or 17 thousand dollars.

Soldier35 · Nov 13, 2023

The Russian heavy military transport aircraft Il-76MD-90A, as part of the test program, successfully completed its first landing and then takeoff from a dirt runway. The new aircraft is designed for transportation and parachute landing of military equipment, personnel and cargo. Il-76MD-90A is a deeply modernized version of the Il-76MD aircraft. The aircraft received more powerful PS-90A-76 engines

Soldier35 · Nov 13, 2023

Russian Su-57 fighters have been equipped with new compact cruise missiles located inside the fuselage; at the moment there are no video footage of the new missiles. Presumably the missile was created on the basis of the Kh-101 and Kh-102 cruise missiles, which are used on the Tu-95MS and Tu-160 strategic bombers. The estimated range of hitting targets with these missiles is from 1000 to 3500 kilometers, the missiles are guided inertially and by satellite. Many people immediately wonder how these missiles can be placed inside the Su-57 fuselage. According to the developers, a significant reduction in the dimensions of the new missile was achieved due to the perfectly refined design of the folding wing and internal layout, as well as the use of a new small-sized bypass turbojet engine. Equipping the Su-57 with cruise missiles effectively turns the aircraft into a stealth strategic bomber that is difficult to track. According to Western experts, NATO has already assessed the new threat and is developing a set of measures to counter it.

Soldier35 · Nov 13, 2023

The Rostec State Corporation announced the start of preparations for the production of fifth-generation light fighters Su-75 Checkmate. Reportedly, after the announcement and presentation of the Checkmate aircraft in 2021, the company collected feedback from potential buyers, based on them it was possible to make changes to the technical solutions used in the fighter and reduce the final cost of the aircraft, making it more attractive to potential customers. The estimated start date of production is 2025; foreign customers are actively interested in the aircraft. The Russian Su-75 Checkmate fighter will be produced in three versions: a single-seat, a two-seat and an unmanned version of the aircraft. The declared characteristics of the aircraft: speed - up to 2450 km/h, flight range - up to 3 thousand kilometers, at an altitude of up to 16500 meters, combat load weight - 7.5 thousand kg. Flight range up to 2900 kilometers. The aircraft is equipped with a radar with an active phased array antenna, a 360-degree optical and radio reconnaissance system, a built-in electronic jamming system, an optical sighting system, and a wide-range communications system. The cost of a flight hour of the Su-75 is expected to be six to seven times lower than that of the F-35, for which it reaches 35 thousand dollars. The estimated cost of the Su-75 Checkmate aircraft is about $25 million.

Soldier35 · Nov 14, 2023

The Russian company Lobaev Arms presented a prototype of a robotic shooting system. There are no technical data on the so-called “Lobaevskaya turret” yet. Of course, this is not what is shown in the films, but the complex is still being developed and in the future will most likely be scaled up for heavier weapons. At the moment it is known that this is not just a remote control of a weapon. The turret is controlled by a processor and the weapon's bolt is driven by an electric motor. The complex changes the operating algorithm in case of problems, receiving data from feedback sensors. The rate of fire is set by the operator, depending on the task.

Soldier35 · Nov 15, 2023

The story of a Russian serviceman about the new heavy flamethrower vehicle TOS-2 “Tosochka”.

Soldier35 · Nov 15, 2023

The Russian public organization "Veche" presented a homemade military field transporter "Stalker". Prototypes of the conveyor have already been created and are being tested. The military transporter was created by one of the industrial enterprises, which created it according to the technical specifications of the Veche organization. As you know, there is now a shortage of such vehicles in the Russian army, which is why the Ministry of Defense purchased similar Chinese-made equipment. The Stalker transporter can be equipped with a cabin or an awning and is designed to transport cargo, ammunition and soldiers at the forefront of military action. The Stalker transporter is equipped with a 35 hp gasoline engine. with a fuel consumption of 4 liters per hour. The machine is built on a supporting frame and can be equipped with an electric winch. The mass of the military transporter is 500 kilograms, the cargo transported is up to 500 kilograms, which is almost the same as its Chinese counterpart. The Stalker transporter has all-wheel drive and can reach speeds of up to 50 kilometers per hour.

Soldier35 · Nov 16, 2023

Loading the Russian Avangard intercontinental missile into the silo. Russian strategic troops continue to rearm with Avangard intercontinental ballistic missiles. Previously, we talked about the Avangard intercontinental ballistic missile with a hypersonic warhead; the link to the video is in the comments to the video. The video shows the loading of a rocket into the silo of the Yasnensky missile compound using a hydraulic transport and loading unit. The operation is technologically complex and lasts several hours. When attacking, the Avangard hypersonic warhead glides through the atmosphere at a speed of 9 and a half kilometers per second. The warhead of the Avangard complex is controllable and maneuvers independently. At the moment, no missile defense systems capable of intercepting it have been created.

Soldier35 · Nov 20, 2023

Footage of exercises, Russian pontoon-ferry units and the creation of a river crossing using the PP-2005 pontoon-bridge fleet have been published. The pontoon fleet of PP-2005 vehicles is designed for the construction and maintenance of bridges and ferry crossings. If you are interested in the work of the Russian engineering troops, the link to the video in the comments of the video shows the installation of a bridge using a Russian TMM-3M2 machine. The Russian pontoon fleet PP-91M entered service in 2008 and uses the KamAZ-63501 chassis. In 2013, the PP-2005M pontoon fleet was put into service. In the USSR there were four manufacturers of pontoon vehicles of the PMP type, considered the best in the world, but now only one company, Okskaya Shipyard, operates in Russia. The pontoon fleet of PP-91M vehicles includes: 32 river units, 8 motor units MZ-330, 4 towing motor boats BMK-225. The pontoon fleet of PP-2005 machines allows you to create a bridge crossing with a carrying capacity of up to 120 tons and a ferry crossing with a carrying capacity of up to 190 tons. The maximum length of the bridge from the vehicle park kit is up to 284 meters, creation time is up to 40 minutes. All elements of the pontoon complex are transported on 42 KamAZ-63501 and URAL 53236 vehicles.

Soldier35 · Nov 21, 2023

Rostec is considering the option of creating robotic platforms based on the Russian MLRS "Smerch" and "Tornado-S", work in this direction is already underway. This was stated by the industrial director of the complex of conventional weapons, ammunition and special chemicals of the state corporation Bekhan Ozdoev. Unfortunately, it is not known what exactly will change, whether the MLRS will arrive at positions themselves and work autonomously, or whether the level of automation of the MLRS will simply increase. Now the 300 mm Smerch MLRS is the most powerful and long-range Russian MLRS, capable of striking at a range of up to 120 km, and with new missiles being developed up to 200 km.

Soldier35 · Nov 21, 2023

“The Kalashnikov Concern fulfilled ahead of schedule its 2023 obligations under the state contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense for the supply of Vikhr-1 guided missiles. The missiles were created ahead of schedule and in full, which indicates an increase in missile production. Before being transferred to the customer, the missiles underwent control flight tests.
The use of the Vikhr-M ATGM in the link to the video in the comments to the video. The Vikhr anti-tank missile system was developed in the Soviet Union as an analogue of the American AGM-114 Hellfire ATGM. The serial modified version of the 9K121 Vikhr-M began to be delivered to the troops in 2015, the Vikhr-1 missile is equipped with a tandem charge that penetrates armor up to 1200 mm, at a range of up to 10400 meters. The main purpose of the Vikhr-M missile is to destroy armored vehicles, including those with active armor, as well as air targets at speeds of up to 800 km/h. Missile launch altitude up to 4000 meters. The rocket's flight speed is more than 600 meters per second. Initially, the Vikhr-1 ATGM was intended exclusively for Su-25 aircraft and Ka-52 helicopters, but now work is underway to adapt the Vikhr-M complex to the Mi-28NE and Mi-35P helicopters, as well as the Orion-E UAV. .

Soldier35 · Nov 22, 2023

The Russian Air Force received another batch of Su-34 front-line bombers. The aircraft were handed over at the airfield of the Novosibirsk Aviation Plant named after V.P. Chkalova. The equipment has already been accepted by the engineering and technical personnel and has gone to its places of deployment. Starting in 2021, the Russian Air Force will receive a modernized Su-34M aircraft. By 2027, the Russian Air Force should receive 76 new bombers. The Su-34 front-line bomber was put into service in 2014 and has low radar signature. The aircraft has a range of up to 4,000 kilometers and a flight speed of up to 1,900 km/h. With 12 hardpoints, the aircraft can carry a combat load weighing eight tons. The Su-34 is equipped with an electronic warfare system, which reduces the likelihood of the aircraft being hit by radar-guided systems by approximately 30 times. The cockpit is protected by a titanium armored capsule.

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