The creators of domestic weapons have remained faithful to traditions - we remain trendsetters in armored vehicles and are not lagging behind in the most important areas of military technology.
The tank support combat vehicle, which received its own name - "Terminator", was created taking into account the hostilities that were fought in Afghanistan. Then it became obvious that armored vehicles very often need to be covered from grenade launchers and operators of anti-tank guided missiles.
The Terminator is capable of identifying a hidden threat and destroying it before a smashing blow is delivered to the tank. It possesses truly hurricane firepower, which is provided by two 30 mm automatic cannons, one 7.62 mm machine gun, two AGS-17 grenade launchers and four "Attack" or "Kornet" anti-tank guided missiles.
It is indeed a very formidable vehicle, capable not only of supporting tanks and armored vehicles in difficult conditions, but also of performing independent tasks. Therefore, today "Terminators" are more often called fire support vehicles.
The Terminator-2 was also born at Uralvagonzavod. This is a kind of modernization of the T-72 tank, in which a new combat module is installed instead of a turret with a 125 mm cannon. It is also equipped with four guided missiles and two 30mm cannons. True, there are no AGS-17 grenade launchers, but this does not reduce the combat effectiveness of the vehicle.
An interest arose in the "Terminators-2" in the world arms market as well. According to experts, well-protected fire support combat vehicles are a new word in the design of armored vehicles. In the West, they are hastily designing analogues.
The combat equipment of the "Ratnik" serviceman belongs to the second generation. Its difference from previous outfits is in the modularity of the design. There are five modules in total, and they organically complement each other.
The soldier's head is covered with an armored helmet, which is more comfortable, lighter and stronger than the usual helmet. Armored glasses are provided. They are lightweight, but able to protect the eyes from small debris and, of course, from dust and dirt. The jumpsuit consists of trousers and a jacket, sewn from three-layer fabric. It does not burn, does not get wet, and protects against small fragments on the battlefield. Anti-splinter gloves are also provided. The bulletproof vest is attached under the unloading, and it is not visible.
The elements of the transport and unloading system make it possible not to feel the considerable weight of the wearable equipment, which can reach 24 kg. The unit commander has a personal computer on which you can see the position of the unit and exchange data with supporting units.
The S-350E Vityaz medium-range anti-aircraft missile system complements the more powerful S-300 long-range systems. S-350E provides protection within a radius of 60 km.
"Knights" are capable of simultaneously striking 16 cruise missiles and airplanes, including "invisible" ones, and are guaranteed to hit 12 operational
Anti-aircraft missile system "Vityaz" S-350 E. Photo: Ivan Ivanovich
Nuclear multipurpose submarines of the Yasen project are currently the best in the world in their class. They are specially adapted for operations in the Arctic. The submarine's submarine speed is 35 knots, the diving depth is 700 meters. The nuclear submarine has 10 torpedo tubes of 533 mm caliber, and they are located on the sides, which made it possible to place a powerful sonar complex in the bow. There are 32 missiles in 8 vertical silos capable of striking surface, underwater and ground targets.
Ships of the project 21631 "Buyan-M" are designed for operations in shallow water. They can carry out combat missions even on rivers. The ships are ideal for coast guard units, protection of oil and gas production platforms. The original water jet propellers provide high maneuverability and high travel speed. "Buyans" are distinguished by the firepower that frigates usually have. They are armed with "Caliber" or "Onyx" missiles, which can hit all surface and ground targets. The artillery is a 100 mm rapid-firing A-190M cannon and a unique 12-barreled 30 mm AK-630M-2 Duet mount.
Chrysanthemum-S anti-tank missile systems. Photo: Vitaly Belousov / RIA Novosti www.ria.ru
The Chrysanthemum-S anti-tank missile system is the world's first third-generation ATGM. It was first shown at the parade on May 9 last year, although the complex was created back in Soviet times. It is good that, unlike many breakthrough developments of that time, "Chrysanthemum" nevertheless reached the troops. The main difference of this complex is that it is all-weather. On a clear day, the rocket is guided by a laser beam. At night, in fog or rain - using radar. The probability of hitting even a moving target is 0.9. The missile system is guaranteed to hit not only all types of armored vehicles, but also helicopters, low-flying drones, manpower in shelters at a distance of 400 to 6000 meters.
