Festive fireworks or fireworks are an indispensable attribute on May 9th. It was always interesting to go behind the scenes of this action, to observe what is inside. Such curiosity is normal. Therefore, when the representative of the press service of the Western Military District offered to ride and watch the training of those who paint the sky, of course we agreed.
The calculation itself consists of two sections. The first is fireworks launching machines. There are Chinese systems, but if we are talking about our military professionals, then everything is domestic. From the car to the charges.
This is how the charges look that paint the sky in all sorts of colors. Maybe the Chinese will be more colorful, but …
Before starting work, you must demagnetize on a special device.
And then comes the rather tedious work of charging all the barrels. But - the further is worth it, isn't it?
It takes several hours to prepare one machine. And the whole fireworks lasts about 10 minutes, no more.
The second part of the calculation consists of very trivial but quite combat weapons. Even if not the most modern models. But really, what is the "Rapier" bad?
The work of the crew, in principle, is no different from the work of ordinary gunners, unless there is a gunner. But in this action, he is not needed, the shooting goes with blank charges.
The essence of the shooting is to "sound" the charge burst in the sky. Hence the need for well-coordinated and synchronized work of both the calculations and the one who commands the shooting. A hefty responsibility lies on the shoulders of this man. He should hear the first pop of the activation charge in the sky, and command a volley that will significantly block the rather quiet explosion of the main charge.
A sort of conductor standing between two calculations. In the video, his work is both visible and especially audible. The voice should be more than just a commanding one.
Five minutes before the start. So far everything is calm
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The carriers lay out the charges so as not to miss. There should be no delays.
A command was given, and the process began.
So, the vehicle fires the first shot of the series, and normal artillery work begins at the positions near the cannons.
The action is impressive. Three cannons give such a roar that it clogs your ears. And inevitably you are imbued with the moment. Well, it's beautiful, and fire, and accurate work of calculations. Beautiful.
On the sky, where even if not very well visible during the day, multi-colored fireworks bloom, you don't even look. Each of us has seen this more than once. But to stand next to three monsters, spewing smoke, flame and roar - this, I can honestly tell you, is an unforgettable experience.
And then suddenly everything stops.
Loaders and carriers collect and stack the spent cartridges, machine operators reel in their wires with fireworks.
And someone else is waiting for one simple tool, which is probably as old as artillery.
The workout is over. Everyone knows what will happen next.
It's always a pleasure to watch the work of professionals. Especially for this one. Let's see it again, February 23rd.
