Air defense
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The Russian air defense concern "Almaz-Antey" on Tuesday, September 22, spoke about the successful tests of the short-range anti-aircraft missile system "Tor-M2U" when firing on the move. Test firing from a 9A331MU tracked vehicle from the Tor-M2U air defense missile system was carried out in the Astrakhan
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Today's so-called "asymmetric" military conflicts require new types of weapons that can detect or prevent terrorist attacks using missiles, artillery and mortars. Such protective systems were named C-RAM (Counter Rockets, Artillery and
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In 1960, a new MIM-23 HAWK anti-aircraft missile system was adopted by the US Army. The operation of these systems in the American armed forces continued until the early 2000s, when they were completely supplanted by more modern means of engaging air targets. Nevertheless
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During World War II, Nazi Germany made several attempts to create anti-aircraft self-propelled guns, but they all ended without much success - even the most successful examples of such equipment were not built in a series of more than several hundred units. However, some projects in this
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The MAKS-2013 International Aerospace Show, which began last Tuesday, has become a convenient platform for demonstrating the latest developments. At the same time, according to the traditions of this event, the expositions of the participating companies include not only airplanes, helicopters or unmanned aerial vehicles
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As a result of recent events in Syria, discussions have resumed on modern air defense systems. Foreign military leaders made a number of statements about the Russian air defense systems, and in addition, the foreign press became interested in the topic. So, his assessment of the current situation around the air defense systems of the Russian
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When the Great Patriotic War ended, the euphoria subsided a little, and everyday work began. The analysis of the war began. Gaining military experience and its comprehension So, it was the comprehension of the experience gained during the war that showed the complete inconsistency of the military air defense available in the Red Army. We have
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We are smoothly moving from the ZSU-57-2 to the great (and I'm not afraid of this word at all) successor. "Shaitan-arbe" - "Shilke". You can talk endlessly about this complex, but one short phrase is enough: "In service since 1965". And enough, in general. History … The history of creation was replicated so that
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"Tunguska". When you go to this combat vehicle immediately after inspecting the Shilka, you inevitably imbued with respect and understanding that the work was done. At least for feeding "Shilka" with steroids. Much more massive, at first glance. And on the second too. The history of the appearance of this miracle is simple:
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Miniature interceptor missile MHTK in comparison with a 5-dollar bill About 35-40 years ago, any reasoning and conclusions on the protection of the positions of friendly military units from cannon shells, and even more so rocket artillery of the enemy with the help of air defense
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The story begins with the famous events of 1945, namely the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The results of the bombing could not but make a proper impression on the Soviet leadership. Plus the appearance of the American B-36 aircraft, which was capable of flying 11,000 kilometers at an altitude of 15
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Launcher 9A83M of the military anti-aircraft missile system S-300VM "Antey-2500" For almost two decades, we have been observing a stable trend of dominance in the air defense segment of the world arms market of domestic anti-aircraft missile systems such as S-300PS, S-300PMU-2 " Favorite ", S-300VM
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The recognized world leaders in the field of anti-aircraft missile systems are deservedly Russia and the United States. The newest, most advanced and well-known of their developments in this area can be considered the S-400 and Patriot PAC-3 systems. Although these complexes, by definition, cannot meet each other
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Russian anti-aircraft missile systems are distinguished by their high characteristics and, thanks to this, are very popular on the international arms market. As it became known a few days ago, one more name has been added to the list of export complexes. Organization "Rosoboronexport"
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Probably, it was somewhat incorrect to lay out the ZSU-57-2 earlier than the C-60, but that's how it turned out. Meanwhile, the S-60 is still the beginning, and the ZSU-57 is the end of the story. Well, forgive the author for this. So, the progress of all military equipment during World War II set in motion the design mechanisms
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In the forties of the last century, the Swiss company Oerlikon became the world's leading manufacturer of anti-aircraft artillery systems. In the mid-forties, shortly after the appearance of the first foreign projects of anti-aircraft guided missiles, similar work was unfolded at Oerlikon. Unwilling
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The calculations of the S-400 air defense missile system participate in the second stage of the Keys to the Sky competition held in Kaliningrad, March 2017 Against the background of the constant danger posed by continuously improving long-range systems, companies specializing in ground-based air defense systems are developing new technologies
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Lockheed Martin, together with its partner MBDA, has developed the MEADS anti-aircraft missile system. The two companies are working together on a TLVS air defense system for the German Bundeswehr According to Western industry experts, due to the enemy's intensive use of offensive weapons
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The development and modernization of the armed forces implies the creation of new types of weapons and equipment of different classes. In recent years, special attention has been paid to the development of air defense, thanks to which several new models have been developed and adopted. One of the latest products
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The reader has already got acquainted in detail with the design and technical features of the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" in the 5th issue of our magazine for 1996. Today we will look at the unique anti-aircraft air defense system from a slightly different angle … the SOVIET self-propelled anti-aircraft gun ZSU-23-4
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ZPRK "Patsir-S1" is a development of the project ZPRK "Tunguska-M". Externally, anti-aircraft systems are very similar, but are designed to perform different tasks. ZPRK "Patsir-S1" is intended for air defense of important and strategic objects. The first developments for the creation of anti-aircraft
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The development of tactical aviation and aviation weapons has always presented new requirements for military air defense. The armies needed new and new anti-aircraft self-propelled guns, but not always promising models managed to enter service. An example of such a development, not bad
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On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Order of Lenin of the Moscow Air Defense District, August 20, 2014 marks the 60th anniversary of the Moscow Air Defense District, the successor and heir to the military glory of which is the Air Defense and Missile Defense Command of the Aerospace Defense Forces. However, the air defense of Moscow
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40-mm anti-aircraft gun RAPIDFire from Thales in a firing position with lowered stabilizers and an optoelectronic station on the roof of the tower The traditional development of anti-aircraft systems in recent years has focused more and more on advanced and accordingly expensive missiles, but we are in this
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Stealth technology has been one of the most discussed topics in recent years. Despite the fact that the first aircraft with their use appeared more than thirty years ago, disputes about their effectiveness and practical benefits are still ongoing. For each argument pro there is a contra, and so
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Before the S-400 Triumph long-range anti-aircraft missile system appeared in Syria, the Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile and cannon system (ZRPK) covered the airspace over the Russian Khmeimim airbase. From the moment they act in tandem, it is practically
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Previous: Search and Neutralize: The fight against drones is gaining momentum. Part 1 The solar-powered Zephyr UAV is from Airbus DS. May stay aloft for months Clearly, a major national security concern
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The development of advanced weapons and equipment for the Russian airborne forces continues. To date, several new models for various purposes have been adopted, and in the foreseeable future, the arsenals and the fleet of equipment will be replenished with new domestic developments. According to
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Work on the creation of the "Tor" anti-aircraft missile system (9K330) was started in accordance with the Decree of the Central Committee of the CPSU and the Council of Ministers of the USSR dated 02/04/1975 in cooperation that developed during the development of the "Osa" anti-aircraft missile system. The work was completed in 1983. As with development
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Early February marked the 40th anniversary of the USSR Council of Ministers decree on the development of the 9K330 Tor self-propelled autonomous anti-aircraft missile system. Over the years, several modifications of this air defense system have been created, used to protect various objects and troops on the march. Besides
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Relatively recently, a promising short-range anti-aircraft missile system "Sosna" appeared and passed the necessary tests. Self-propelled vehicles of this type are intended for the ground forces and are capable of protecting formations from various air threats. Until recently, at the disposal of a wide
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Having special tasks and methods of combat work, the airborne troops need specialized weapons and equipment. In particular, they need their own air defense systems. Several years ago, a new project of an anti-aircraft missile system was launched with the provisional name
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The idea of installing anti-aircraft guns on a self-propelled chassis is quite old. The first self-propelled anti-aircraft guns appeared during the First World War, and already during the Second World War they became widespread. Particular success in the creation of the ZSU was achieved by the Germans, who created many
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Currently, the air defense units of the Turkish ground forces are facing serious problems in the field of weapons and equipment. Military air defense has mainly artillery systems, the overwhelming majority of which are towed. In service are
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Work continues on the creation of new weapons and military equipment. In particular, new combat modules are being designed for vehicles of different classes, equipped with different weapons. Recently it became known that in the foreseeable future, the fleet of equipment of the domestic armed forces may be replenished
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At present, the domestic defense industry is developing several promising short-range anti-aircraft systems for certain types of troops. Systems are offered on different chassis, using different means of destruction, etc. At the very end of March, the enterprises of the defense complex
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At the end of last 2011, photographs of new Chinese-made self-propelled anti-aircraft guns began to appear in the specialized media. The cars, designated PGZ-07, appeared in the existing photos in several copies, which became the reason for the appearance of the version about the beginning
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Work on the creation of the Strela-10SV self-propelled air defense system (ind. 9K35) began by the Decree of the Central Committee of the CPSU and the Council of Ministers of the USSR dated July 24, 1969. simple air defense system in the order of further
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For correct and full-fledged preparation of calculations of air defense systems, it is necessary to arrange firing at targets that simulate enemy aircraft or weapons. In particular, there are targets for practicing the fight against anti-ship missiles of a conventional enemy. One of
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The Izhevsk Electromechanical Plant (IEMZ) "Kupol" is in full swing mastering a new type of weapons - a modular version of the well-known air defense missile system "Tor". Work on the preparation of production facilities began in the IV quarter of 2012, the press service of the Izhevsk enterprise reported. For JSC