Tit combat module weapon characteristics. The Kurgan plant showed a prototype of an infantry fighting vehicle with a "tit" combat module. - That is, they will shoot at her

LANDING COMBAT VEHICLE BMD-4M2 “SINISA”

AIRBORNE COMBAT VEHICLE BMD-4M2 “SINICA”

22.01.2016
THE COMMANDER OF THE AIRBOARDS EVALUATED THE CAPABILITIES OF THE BMD-4M WITH THE BMP-3 COMBAT MODULE


At the assembly plant of VgTZ - Governor of the Volgograd region Andrey BOCHAROV, commander of the Airborne Forces Vladimir SHAMANOV, executive director of VMK "VgTZ" Alexander KLYUZHEV.

On January 19, 2016, Colonel General Vladimir SHAMANOV, Commander of the Airborne Forces of the Russian Federation, paid a working visit to the Volgograd site of Tractor Plants - VMK VgTZ. The purpose of the visit is to get acquainted with the progress of the state defense order and test in action the new version of the BMD-4M with the BMP-3 combat module.
As part of the technical re-equipment of the Russian army, the airborne troops are vitally interested in the supply of BMD-4M and BTR-MDM landing vehicles, which recently successfully passed state tests. Last year, the design documentation for these modernized landing vehicles was awarded the letter serial production.
Vladimir Shamanov inspected the Volgograd production site of Tractor Plants, where the BMD-4M is being assembled. At the Prudboy training ground, the commander of the Airborne Forces was shown the driving capabilities and firepower of the new BMD-4M with a modernized BMP-3 fighting compartment. New sample The airborne combat vehicle is equipped with thermal and television sights, an automatic target tracking device, as well as a panoramic commander’s observation device developed at the Vologda Optical-Mechanical Plant. Among the advantages of the BMD-4M with the BMP-3 combat module are: high level unification with the BMP-3, which significantly reduces operating costs for its maintenance in the army, increases maintainability, and also provides the opportunity to train BMP and BMD crews in unified system training.

Vladimir SHAMANOV personally assessed the capabilities of the BMD-4M with the BMP-3 combat module.

After the Airborne Forces commander personally conducted a test drive of the updated BMD-4M, he shared his impressions with journalists: “The vehicle is extremely easy to operate, obedient and, in terms of its characteristics, certainly surpasses similar foreign-made equipment. Among its advantages are broad capabilities for detecting and tracking a target even in conditions of poor visibility, firing at low-flying targets, and high mobility.”
“It is also important to note,” noted Andrei BOCHAROV, governor of the Volgograd region, “that along with high tactical and technical characteristics, this landing vehicle completely assembled from domestic components, which significantly reduces its cost. This is also a huge plus in today's conditions, when every penny counts. I think that the decision that such a vehicle is needed by the Airborne Forces will be made in the near future after the prototype has passed the necessary tests.
Then Vladimir Shamanov held a working meeting at VgTZ, where issues of fulfilling the state defense order as part of the rearmament of the airborne troops were discussed. The Airborne Forces commander positively assessed the progress of work on the implementation of the State Defense Order at the Volgograd site of the Tractor Plants and expressed confidence that new landing equipment will continue to enter the troops within the time frame specified in the contracts.
Concern "Tractor Plants"

"Army 2018". Huge exhibition military equipment, weapons and technology was noted for a number of interesting new products. the site selected the five most important examples that showed enterprises of the Russian military-industrial complex.

57-mm ZSU "Derivation-PVO"

A prototype of a new self-propelled anti-aircraft gun artillery complex 2S38 according to the Derivation-PVO design and development work with a 57-mm automatic cannon was first shown to the general public. Before this, the car could only be seen in a random photo from the workshop of the Burevestnik Central Research Institute, taken in January 2018.

The 2S38 combat vehicle is built on the basis of the BMP-3 and is designed to destroy drones, cruise missiles, air-to-surface missiles, tactical aircraft, and fire support helicopters. The designers also included in it the ability to shoot down missiles from the systems volley fire, destroy ground and surface targets.

Belarusian specialists also took part in the creation of this promising ZSU: “Derivation-PVO” is equipped with an optical-electronic detection and targeting system EOS OP developed by Minsk OJSC Peleng. It allows for 360-degree panoramic observation of the terrain, as well as sectoral viewing. Detection range through one of the television channels of a small unmanned aerial vehicle aircraft type Bird Eye 400 in overview mode is stated at 700 m, in narrow field of view mode - 4900 m.

The A-10 attack aircraft is detected in the first mode already at a range of 6,400 m, and in the second - at 12,300 m. The thermal imaging channel allows you to detect targets measuring 2.3 × 2.3 m with an 80% probability at a range of 10,000 m and recognize them at a distance of 4000 m.

Universal "Tit"

The BMD-4M2 "Sinitsa" was designed taking into account the experience of combat operations in Syria. The commander of the new weapon received at his disposal a panoramic sight with a thermal imaging channel. It allows you to see further at night, identify the enemy earlier and give target designations to the gunner.

The combat module is equipped with an ATGM loading mechanism, an automated digital, all-day, noise-resistant fire control system with the ability to automatically track targets.

The BMD-4M2 is fully adapted for parachute landing with combat crews inside the vehicle. The car can also swim, so it will fit not only in the Airborne Forces, but also in units Marine Corps Navy.

Another advantage of Sinitsa is its low price. The fact is that the Sinitsa is unified with the BMP-3. Both cars have the same engine, transmission, chassis, many other equipment.

BMPT dangerous for tanks

Another exhibit at the exhibition that deserves attention was the T-15 BMPT with the AU220M combat module. The main armament of the module is a 57-mm cannon developed by the Burevestnik Central Research Institute, capable of firing at a range of up to twelve kilometers. starting speed projectile speed is 1000 m/s. This is enough to defeat the entire existing light armored vehicles: infantry fighting vehicles and armored personnel carriers.

To destroy more protected targets, such as tanks, the module is equipped with 9M120 Ataka missiles. Modern combined sighting system includes television and thermal imaging channels, a laser rangefinder and independent two-plane field of view stabilization.

Besides powerful weapons The T-15 has serious armor protection: frontal composite armor, impenetrable to modern ATGMs with a caliber of up to 150 mm and armor-piercing finned sabot shells with a caliber of up to 120 mm.

The newest air defense system "Sosna"

The first public demonstration of the complex took place on August 21 in Patriot Park in Kubinka. According to official data, the Precision Engineering Design Bureau named after. A.E. Nudelman, the Sosna complex is designed to destroy almost all air attack weapons, including high-tech weapons such as cruise missiles and guided missiles aircraft missiles, in the area of ​​responsibility: in range - up to 10 km, in height - up to 5 km.

The use of missile weapons consisting of 12 high-speed, high-precision Sosna-R missiles of low mass and compact starting device, make it possible to exclude the transport-charging machine from the complex.

During the search and tracking of a target, the Sosna air defense system emits almost nothing (exceptions: identification with the help of an NRZ, radio communication with a superior subscriber and inside a battery), which complicates its detection. At the same time, the complex is capable of operating in fully automatic mode.

"Gazelle" with laser burner

So far, the most mysterious development presented at the Army 2018 forum is the Gazelle with a laser burner. Unfortunately, so far in the media there is information about technical specifications this device is not available. Perhaps this device is designed to detect and disable enemy optics and observation devices.

Having precisely localized the “electronic eye,” the device hit it with a powerful laser pulse, blinding or burning out the sensitive element (photocell, photosensitive matrix, or even the retina of the aiming soldier’s eye).

Similar developments already existed in the USSR (we are talking about laser complexes 1K11 “Stiletto”, “Sangvin” and “Compression”).

With the chief designer of OJSC "Special Design Bureau of Mechanical Engineering" (Kurgan) Sergei Abdulov.

The MT-LB tracked armored personnel carrier developed by the design bureau of the Kharkov Tractor Plant is already outdated and needs to be replaced. It will be replaced by the newest BT-3F vehicle, which is being developed under the code "Armor". The chief designer of OJSC "Special Design Bureau of Mechanical Engineering" Sergei Abdulov, in an interview with TASS on the sidelines of the International Military-Technical Forum "Army-2017", told what the new armored personnel carrier will be like for Russian army, how Kurganets-25 is being tested and what will change in the modernized BMP-3.

A prototype of the BT-3F armored personnel carrier developed by OJSC "Special Design Bureau of Mechanical Engineering" (Kurgan) at the exposition of the International Military-Technical Forum "Army-2017" Alexey Panshin / TASS

- Let's start with BT-3F, this is new project, so tell us more about it.

— The main area of ​​application of the new machine is the replacement of MT-LB and MT-LBU. BT-3F is a more advanced and more protected armored personnel carrier. Initially, the question of creating such a vehicle was raised by a foreign customer to replace the BTR-50 currently in service.

Nevertheless, we must understand that in our country there are also potential customers for this machine. For example, there are a number of enterprises that want to create various types of weapons based on the BT-3F - in particular, communications and control equipment, command and staff vehicles, and so on.

— What is the status of this car? Is OCD open?

— We are carrying out full-fledged development work commissioned by the Ministry of Defense under the code “Armor”.

— It is known that Indonesia wants to buy a similar armored personnel carrier, are there any negotiations with them?

— Negotiations are in full swing. By the way, cooperation with this country has been going on for a long time. For example, our Indonesian partners have been using our BMP-3F for several years and are very satisfied.

Representatives of SKBM and Kurganmashzavod traveled to the customer’s territory, where they presented this machine. It is worth noting that we are not the only players in this market - there is competition, as Indonesians also consider cars produced in other countries. But our armored personnel carrier has certain advantages over its competitors. This is due to the fact that our machines are subjected to more stringent factory tests.

— Considering that the development work is in the interests of the military, when are the preliminary tests of the BT-3F planned to be completed?

— Factory tests are planned to be completed next year.

— The Sinitsa combat module that you installed on the BMD-4M is the one from which Vladimir Anatolyevich Shamanov once fired?

- Not certainly in that way. He shot from a prototype, which was made, one might say, “on the knee.” "Sinitsa" was created from scratch - the Ministry of Defense issued a technical specification for it, the product is now undergoing preliminary tests.

— What are the main differences from the Bakhcha-U module, which is now on the BMD-4M?

— The main difference is, of course, unification with the BMP-3. The power unit and chassis of the vehicle have been unified, now we are unifying fighting compartment. In addition, our module is cheaper than "Bakhchi" and has the ability to fire at air targets through the commander's sight.

— Are there any further plans to modernize the BMP-3?

— We do not separate these products, since the further direction of unification simultaneously determines the direction of modernization. Roughly speaking, having installed the commander’s panoramic sight on the Sinitsa, we automatically plan to install it on the BMP-3.

Foreign customers are interested in such modernization, primarily the UAE, which assessed this possibility of modernization, and it will also be useful for our army.

— What tests is Kurganets-25 subjected to?

— As you know, we are now conducting preliminary tests. The fact is that the car is new, so each unit and element requires its own type of testing. Sea trials are underway, the next stage is firing, then special types tests.

- What is this?

— These are tests that determine the security of the product.

- So they will shoot at her?

- IN mandatory.

— What is the line of vehicles on the Kurganets-25 platform?

“In the future, it is planned to install on this platform all types of weapons that are suitable in terms of load capacity and type, as well as in accordance with the wishes of the customer. This will be a large lineup, so it’s difficult to limit yourself to a specific list.

The idea of ​​the Ministry of Defense is to make unified platforms of all classes. If we talk about wheeled ones, then it’s “Boomerang”, if we talk about light and medium tracked ones, then it’s “Kurganets”, and if we talk about heavy ones, then it’s “Armata”.

— What other OCDs do you have?

— In principle, these are the vehicles we talked about, plus work is still being done to improve the BMP-3 - in particular, the Ataka guided weapon system is being installed on it. In addition, work is being carried out to improve the security of this machine.

Interviewed by Alexey Panshin

Giving way to a tank is not out of politeness. You understand this army saying literally when you see the T-14 Armata tank up close. The battlefield predator fascinates with its menacing beauty and inspires respect hidden underneath. multilayer armor threatening power.

The Armata is matched by its attack-ready “flock”: the T-15 heavy infantry fighting vehicle with the Kinzhal combat module, the Terminator tank support combat vehicle, the Boomerang armored personnel carrier, the Kurganets-25 infantry fighting vehicle, anti-aircraft artillery complex "Derivation-PVO".

All these newest cars For modern combat greet visitors immediately at the entrance to the Patriot Convention and Exhibition Center.

Further, in the pavilions and open areas of the IV International Military-Technical Forum (IMTF), many more exhibits are presented, familiarity with which only strengthens the sense of pride in our Armed Forces and our military-industrial complex.

Russia is threatened that “sanctions pressure and diplomatic efforts will be supported by military means”?! Oh well…

You can’t hold the “Tit” in your hands

“Today we are presenting about 26,000 units of military products,” Russian Defense Minister General of the Army Sergei Shoigu said at the opening ceremony of the 2018 IMF. “This is equipment, weapons, this is what is necessary to ensure security at sea, in the air, on land.”

The head of the military department emphasized that most of from what was presented at Army 2018 was tested in real combat conditions, in the fight against international terrorism. The weapon not only confirmed its characteristics, but also showed that Russian industry has reached the most modern, high level.

The paratroopers have already appreciated the advantages of our promising BMD-4M2 “Sinitsa,” Sergei Chirkov, deputy chief designer of Kurganmashzavod, told the weekly Zvezda. – We designed it taking into account combat experience use of armored vehicles in Syria.

The Sinitsa airborne combat vehicle differs from previous models in that it is equipped with a panoramic sight with a television-thermal imaging channel. Now the crew commander will be able to see further at night, identify the enemy earlier and give target designations to the gunner. The combat module is equipped with an ATGM loading mechanism, an automated digital, all-day, noise-resistant fire control system with the ability to automatically track targets. Other combat functions have also been improved.

The BMD-4M2 is fully adapted for parachute landing with combat crews inside the vehicle. And the armored tit bird is a waterfowl, which means it can serve not only in the Airborne Forces, but also in naval marine units. According to the designer, an important advantage of the combat vehicle is its low cost.

“The Sinitsa is unified with the BMP-3,” said Sergei Chirkov. – Both cars have the same engine, transmission, chassis, and much other equipment. With mass production, this will provide not only the Armed Forces with high-quality modern armored vehicles, but will also save money from the state budget.

The BMD-4M2 is currently undergoing factory testing. According to Chirkov, the results are excellent.

Reference

The main events of the Army 2018 forum take place from August 21 to 26 at the Patriot Convention and Exhibition Center, at the Kubinka airfield and the Alabino training ground. Products are represented by about 1,500 organizations and enterprises that provide the Russian Armed Forces modern weapons. The events include exhibition, demonstration and scientific and business programs.

The demonstration program will traditionally be a spectacular event and demonstrate the power Russian weapons, military and special equipment.

The main thing is that the suit fits...

It doesn’t sink in water, it doesn’t burn in fire, - leading specialist of the Perm company “Kirasa” Sergey Korelin suggests trying the special fabric of the 6B49 combat protective kit by touch.

Fabric is like fabric. Dense.

It is not pierced by a fragment flying at a speed of 240 meters per second, says Korelin. – Special inserts on the joints, for example, knee pads, withstand the impact of the striking element, which flies at a speed of 540 meters per second. This is the first class of protection!

Individual armor protection and combat equipment developed and produced by the Perm Cuirass saved many soldiers’ lives during combat operations in the North Caucasus. Now JSC "Kirasa" is a supplier of TsNIITochmash, the leading enterprise for the creation of combat equipment Russian soldier"Warrior". In addition to the protective suit, Perm supplies protective gloves, thigh shields, a ventilating T-shirt and a “tricky” heat-insulating mat for the kit.

You can sleep on it on the ground, in the snow,” said Sergei Korelin. – And when crossing a water obstacle, it is easily transformed into an element of positive buoyancy.

Next to the “Ratnikov” equipment already supplied to the troops, the proactively developed combat protection “Permyachka-MM” is presented. According to Korelin, this is “simply space” in the field of individual protection for a fighter on the battlefield.

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“By tradition, this large-scale show the latest developments defense industry brings together leading Russian and foreign specialists, serves as a sought-after platform for discussing issues of military-technical cooperation and, of course, helps strengthen partnership contacts between defense departments of different countries...

I am convinced that the extensive program of the forum will once again convincingly demonstrate the enormous potential of our gunsmiths: designers, engineers, workers. It is their hands and talent that create unique equipment for the Russian army and navy.”

Russian President Vladimir Putin, from an address to participants and guests of the IMF “Army-2018”, August 21, 2018.

"Plant "Selmash"" of strategic purpose

In the pavilion of the Tactical missile weapons“presents the missiles and bombs with which our Aerospace Forces “pounded” terrorists of all stripes into fine dust in Syria.

KAB-500Kr works on the principle of “dropped and forgotten,” Pyotr Nikolaenko told the weekly Zvezda. – This is adjustable aerial bomb with a television-correlation homing head and a concrete-piercing warhead, it is capable of “remembering” the location of the target and independently adjusting its flight before striking the enemy. The inevitable weapon, the superbomb. The Americans make expensive cruise missiles with such equipment, while we make inexpensive but high-precision aerial bombs. Of course, we are ahead.

Petr Nikolaenko is a specialist at a defense enterprise with the completely “peaceful” name of the State Research and Production Enterprise “Region”. Stopping at another stand at the forum, the photojournalist and I, without saying a word, unanimously remembered an old joke.

“TASS is authorized to declare that yesterday four enemy divisions crossed the border and attacked a peacefully plowing Soviet tractor. The tractor repelled the treacherous attack with heavy rocket and artillery fire, destroying 30 tanks and up to 10,000 enemy soldiers. After which, turning on the main engines, the agricultural machinery disappeared into the near-Earth outer space. Tractor driver Major Petrov was presented with the order. The chairman of the collective farm, Colonel General Sidorov, warns: if the incident repeats, Soviet seeders, winnowing machines and a vertical take-off combine will enter the field.”

Well, what else could we remember when, under the sign of JSC "Plant Selmash" we saw a huge active-reactive mine for 240 mm self-propelled mortar reserve artillery Supreme High Command“Tulip” and a couple dozen more ammunition?!

In June 1943, the first wagons with shells for 100 mm went to the front from our plant. field guns, says the first deputy. General Director of the Kirov enterprise Alexander Maksen. – Since then, all domestic shells of calibers from 76 to 152 mm have been produced by us. Our technologies are so mature that we are ready to switch to mass release any modern ammunition.

“Pine” grows next to “Topol”

...Officers of military attaches and people in civilian clothes from many countries walk around the exhibition from exhibit to exhibit, in groups and individually. They all click their cameras almost non-stop. Apparently, they take it as a keepsake, for family albums...

Our most formidable troops are Rocket Forces strategic purpose– the new “Yars” and the newest “Sarmat” were not presented. The Topol mobile missile system, which has long served the Motherland faithfully, is taking the rap for everyone. However, foreigners also film it from different angles.

But another, truly super-new “plant” from our “khaki forest” was shown for the first time by domestic defense industry workers at the Army-2018 forum.

The Russian Army will soon have the Sosna anti-aircraft missile system in service,” the managing director of JSC KBtochmash named after A.E. presented the new product. Nudelman" Valery Makeev. - Now preparations are underway for its mass production.

Armed with 12 9M340 Sosna-R anti-aircraft guided missiles with a laser beam guidance system, this air defense system is capable of combat operations day and night, in the most extreme climatic conditions, from a standstill and on the move. What is important in the conditions of modern combat: “Sosna” cannot be “knocked out” by radar and optical suppression means. The air defense system is designed to protect troops from air attack and reconnaissance weapons, and is ready to shoot down everything - from aircraft to drones - at a range of up to 10 km and an altitude of up to 5 km.

Such a unique anti-aircraft missile complex not in the armies of any of the industrialized countries.

Colonel General Sergei Ivanov: “It’s impossible to sell us a second freshness”

“The Russian military-technical forum has become the best in the world, I have been to many foreign weapons exhibitions and can compare objectively. Our industry shows the whole world what Russian brains and hands are capable of. That is why so many foreign delegations have come to us now. Turkish military leadership have never come to Russia before - now they are our guests. Many in the world are interested in our small arms, Combat vehicles for various purposes. We are making qualitative breakthroughs in all directions.

Personally, I am very pleased that such a breakthrough has occurred in the creation of a modern element base, including radiation-resistant ones. Because of the sanctions imposed against our country, things were bad here; spacecraft, though not for military purposes, but for civilian ones, fell because of this. Now we produce our own high-quality electronic components.

In general, in all respects, the weapons we have now are wonderful. Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov are selected for the Russian Armed Forces best samples. They understand well what they are doing, and when they say in simple language, it’s impossible to “sell” anything of “second freshness.”

Sergei Ivanov, retired colonel general, special representative of the president Russian Federation on issues of environmental protection, ecology and transport, Minister of Defense of Russia in 2001 - 2007.

It promises to be one of the most spectacular military events of this year. More than 1,200 enterprises and organizations participate in it, presenting more than 18.5 thousand developments and technologies in the field of defense and security.

In total, the forum included 78 foreign defense enterprises from 14 countries. National expositions were organized by Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, China, Pakistan, Slovakia and South Africa.

The demonstration program, which unfolded on the territory of three clusters, involved more than 190 units of weapons, military and special equipment. Aviation is presented at the airfield in Kubinka, ground equipment - at the Alabino training ground. Here, on Lake Komsomolskoye, there is a water cluster, where one of the main new products is underwater robots. Small arms are presented in the Multifunctional Fire Center area.

Many weapons exhibits were shown to the general public for the first time.

Microwave sniper rifle

The latest development for high-precision shooting. Semi-automatic sniper rifle Chukavina (microwave) is presented in two calibers - 7.62x54 mm and 7.62x51 mm (the latter is also known as .308 Win, very popular on the world market). Moreover, in 7.62x54 mm caliber it is compatible with SVD magazines. In the basic configuration, the microwave is equipped with a telescopic butt with an adjustable cheek piece.

• Microwave rifle

According to the general director of the Kalashnikov concern (part of Rostec) Alexey Krivoruchko, this development has a very bright future, the Ministry of Defense and the Russian Guard, as well as export partners, are interested. There are great prospects in the civilian market. “We are already conducting some of the civilian tests this year and hope to begin testing these rifles for law enforcement agencies in the near future,” he said in an interview with TASS.

From the usual small arms The microwave differs primarily in its layout. The designers decided to move away from the traditional scheme with receiver with a closing lid. The new layout simplifies mounting of optics, collimator sights, night and thermal imaging attachments and other sighting systems.

BMD-4M with the Sinitsa combat module

Presented at the exhibition for the first time. BMD-4M airborne combat vehicle developed by the Tractor Plants concern. The Sinitsa combat module is an improved combat compartment of the infantry fighting vehicle - BMP-3, which retains a powerful set of weapons including a 100-mm cannon - launcher 2A70, 30-mm 2A72 automatic cannon and PKTM 7.62 machine gun

BMD-4M with "Tit" is designed for transporting units Airborne troops, vehicle combat and fire support. Its total combat weight does not exceed 14.3 tons. The crew consists of three people; transportation of four paratroopers is allowed. The BMD-4M can be parachuted with the combat crew inside.

As stated in an interview with TASS chief designer Special design bureau mechanical engineering Sergey Abdulov, “Sinitsa” was created from scratch - a technical specification for it was issued by the Ministry of Defense, and now the product is undergoing preliminary tests.

The previously developed version of the BMD-4M was equipped with the Bakhcha-U fighting compartment.

Medical armored vehicle "Tiger"

The medical version of the BMA Tiger armored car was created by the Military Industrial Company (MIC). This machine was made on an initiative basis.

As the company's general director Alexander Krasovitsky said in an interview with TASS at the forum, this car can be either armored or unarmored. “We plan to make it on the basis of VPK-233136 “Tiger” - this is the fifth class of protection, which resists being hit by a bullet with a heat-strengthened core from a 7.62 mm Kalashnikov assault rifle,” he said.

According to the general director, the car has become taller; it can accommodate four wounded soldiers in a horizontal position or four in a seated position, plus a driver, a doctor or paramedic and another medical worker.

Tank support combat vehicle "Terminator"

The vehicle was involved in demonstrations at the Alabino training ground. It became known on the forum that for the first time the Russian Ministry of Defense bought combat vehicle tank support (BMPT) "Terminator" in the interests of the Ground Forces.

"Terminator 1" was created taking into account the military operations that were carried out in Afghanistan. The BMPT based on the T-90 tank is capable of identifying a hidden threat and destroying it before the main tank is hit. The crew is five people. Firepower provide two 30-mm automatic cannons, one machine gun, two AGS-30 grenade launchers and four Ataka-T anti-tank guided missiles.

Armored personnel carrier BTR-87

Presented at the exhibition for the first time. The new armored personnel carrier, designated BTR-87, was developed by the Military Industrial Company. It received a front-engine layout, in which landing and disembarking of troops is carried out through the aft doors.

This is proactive development work. There may be a stern exit for paratroopers with a hinged door, as shown in the example at the exhibition, or we can make a very convenient folding ramp, again in the stern. This is the main difference between the BTR-87 and the BTR-82A, where troops land through hatches located in the sides of the hull.

The new vehicle is equipped with the chassis of the BTR-82A armored personnel carrier. The BTR-87 is a four-axle all-wheel drive amphibious vehicle with an 8×8 wheel arrangement. The BTR-87 received a combat module, the armament of which includes a 30-mm automatic cannon, a 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun, and four anti-tank guided missiles.

According to the developers, the BTR-87 has already passed a number of tests and is now being presented to the Ministry of Defense in order to open development work in the interests of the military department.

Motorcycle IZH for special forces

The presentation of a silent motorcycle developed for special forces took place as part of the forum. As Alexey Krivoruchko, general director of the Kalashnikov concern, said, the Russian military department is already testing electric motorcycles.

According to the head of the company, the range of motorcycles produced by the concern will be very wide. “We will make different models, various classes, but the emphasis will be on electric motorcycles,” he explained. The plans include the production of other electric vehicles.

As previously reported, the concern has developed an electric motorcycle for the traffic police and police departments. The charging range of such a car is 150 km. Maximum power - 15 kW. The first samples will be handed over to the Metropolitan Police at the end of August.

Armored communications vehicle "Tiger-US"

Presented at the exhibition for the first time. This vehicle will be able to transform into a control and reconnaissance center, a secure communications center, or mobile center data processing.

According to Voentelecom CEO Alexander Davydov, the system has unprecedented characteristics and is capable of replacing up to 70% of bulky and different types of command and staff vehicles and complex communications hardware, while providing much richer functionality and significantly improved performance characteristics with a multiple reduction in the cost of purchase and service.

It also became known that at the concept level, Voentelecom is considering this communication and control machine as an unmanned, controlled artificial intelligence, independently determining the route based on the situation in the theater of military operations.

Buggy "Chaborz" M-6

New six-seater buggy "Chaborz" M-6 presented The educational center strength special purpose Chechnya.

It is primarily intended for military needs and has extensive cargo transportation and installation capabilities. additional equipment. Serial production of all-terrain vehicles at the Chechenavto plant will begin after the presentation at the Army-2017 forum.

Today the volume of serial production is 30 cars per month. The vehicle is universal and adapts to various military and civilian needs.

Combat module using neural network technologies

For the first time, a new combat module using neural network technologies was presented at the Kalashnikov Concern pavilion, allowing it to recognize targets and make decisions.

A neural network is a quickly learning system that is capable of acting not only in accordance with a given algorithm, but also based on previously used experience. It also became known that this combat module could go into production in 2018. It can be installed on any equipment.

"Gun" to combat drones

The electromagnetic “gun” “Stupor” was created by the Main Research and Testing Center for Robotics of the Russian Ministry of Defense to suppress unmanned aerial vehicles.

As reported in the complex’s booklet, “Stupor” is designed to suppress drones, including copter-type ones, used on land and water surfaces, at a line-of-sight range. In addition, it can suppress the navigation and transmission channels of drones, as well as their photo and video cameras in the optical-electronic range.

"Gun" emits electromagnetic pulses and is primarily intended to suppress the control channel of a drone, which, under the influence of radiation, loses contact with the operator, which leads to uncontrolled flight and fall.

“Stupor” operates at a range of 2 km in a 20-degree sector. It can be charged either from the network or from a car battery.