Russian small arms. Small arms: new models and new contracts
SCAR from Belgium, FN Herstal, has been replenished with new models. One of the samples is a 5.56 mm automatic rifle, which received the IAR index.
This rifle is very similar in appearance to the SCAR L/Mk 16 rifle, but has a very original automatic system. It makes it possible to fire at very high intensity. For this purpose, a system is used that changes the operating modes of the weapon. When the barrel heating level is low, fire is fired from the “front sear” (the bolt is in the forward position before firing), when the heating level is high, from the “rear sear” (the bolt is in the rear position before firing, the barrel breech is open). The massive barrel facilitates and makes it possible to conduct intense, long-lasting fire with high accuracy of fire. When conducting single shooting, the developers claim an accuracy of one arc minute, which is typical for sniper weapons. The weight of the rifle is 5.08 kg without ammunition, the rate of fire is about 650 rounds/min.
Even despite the systematically declared thesis that the current sniper rifle with high shooting accuracy does not have to have automatic operation, because ideally only one shot is required to destroy a target, various companies are trying to create automatic or semi-automatic sniper rifles.
Another similar attempt was made by specialists from Belgium.
Based on the SCAR H/Mk 17 rifle, they developed a 7.62 mm SSR (Sniper Support Rifle) sniper rifle. The same 7.62 x 51 mm ammunition is used for firing. The weight of the weapon is 5.04 kg, the magazines hold 10-20 rounds, the barrel length is 508 mm.
New companies that produce small arms appear on the market quite systematically, and most of the new ones have to work hard to achieve brand recognition. Against this background, a German company named after one of the most famous gunsmith designers of the last century, Hugo Schmeisser, is very noticeable.
It is interesting that the main product of the Schmeisser GmbH company is various modifications of the AR-15/M16 automatic rifles, developed by the American Eugene Stoner.
The MSR sniper rifle, manufactured by the US company Remington, has a modular design.
Replaceable barrels, magazines and bolt cylinders allow the use of 7.62 x 51 cartridges; .300 WM and .338LM (which provides an effective firing range of up to 1500 m). The “skeletal” type stock is made of light alloy, the butt of the rifle is folding. There is a barrel casing. There is no mechanical sight. The barrel length can be from 508 to 686 mm, the magazine capacity is five, seven or ten rounds.
Very interesting is the fact of the “return to service” of fully-fledged automatic rifles using a rifle cartridge, which seemed to be completely replaced by weapons developed for “intermediate” ammunition. In recent years alone, a whole line of new models of such weapons has been created. An example would be the Belgian SCAR-H/Mk 17 rifle, the German NK417 rifle and the Swiss SIG SAPR751.
The latter is based on the Swiss rifle SIG SG 50, but chambered for 7.62 x 51 mm ammunition. The USM provides the ability to fire in semi-automatic and automatic modes, including bursts with a cutoff of 3 shots. The fuse-translator flag is double-sided. The butt of this weapon is plastic folding. The magazine holds 20 rounds, the rate of fire is 700 rounds/min. The SIG SARP 751 barrel length is 417 mm, total length is 962 mm, weight without magazine is 3.725 kg.
Separately, it is necessary to say about the so-called rifle-grenade launcher systems (SGK).
The experience of using individual automatic weapons during recent armed conflicts (primarily in Afghanistan and Iraq) has once again shown that the models of automatic rifles that are in service with the Western coalition forces do not fully meet the requirements for them. This concerns the level of safety, ergonomics, ease of maintenance and operation, effective firing range, and lethality. Modernization of the models that are in service and equipping them with the latest sighting systems did not allow us to fully solve the above problems. Based on this, recently leading foreign weapons manufacturing companies have significantly stepped up the development of the latest weapons of this class.
Many of these developments have now either been completed or are in their final stages and are being vigorously marketed. Their common features are a modular layout, the widespread use of light alloys and plastics for the manufacture of main parts, the use of optical sighting devices as the main ones, the possibility of attaching an under-barrel grenade launcher incorporated at the design stage, and a reduction in the overall weight of the complex.
For example, the 5.56/40 mm Beretta ARX160/GLX160 rifle-grenade launcher system consists of a 5.56 mm automatic rifle and a 40 x 46 mm grenade launcher, which can be used as a hand-held grenade launcher.
The modular principle of constructing the complex allows, after replacing a number of parts, to use cartridges of 5.56 x 45 mm, 5.45 x 39 mm, 7.62 x 39 mm, 6.8 x 43 mm. The ARX160 weapon has quick-change barrels with a length of 406 or 305 mm, and a reinstallable cocking handle. On it you can also change the direction of reflection of the fired cartridges. The buttstock is folding, with adjustable length (four positions, adjustment range 65 mm). There are four universal fastening bars and six belt attachment points. Double-sided controls. The rear sight and front sight are folding. The color of the weapon's coating is black and olive.
The widespread use of polymers, including in the design of the receiver, magazine well and trigger housing, has made it possible to reduce the weight of the weapon. A rifle without a magazine with a 305 mm barrel weighs no more than 3 kg, a grenade launcher in an under-barrel version - 1 kg, in a hand-held version - 2.2 kg.
The ARX160/GLX160 complex is the main one for the promising Italian infantry combat complex Soldato Futuro.
The 5.56-mm automatic rifle ACR (Adaptive Combat Rifle) from Remington attracts considerable attention from specialists.
The Americans offer a completely modern example of individual weapons. Like the previous Beretta model, the ACR has a modular design and, after replacing a number of parts, allows the use of 5.56 x 45 mm and 6.8 x 43 mm ammunition. The weapon set includes quick-change barrels (3 options - 267 mm, 368 mm or 419 mm long). The stock can be either fixed or folding, of adjustable length (6 positions, adjustment range 76 mm). It is possible to install a forend with 3 or 5 universal picattini mounting rails. The weapon controls are double-sided. In order to reduce reloading time there is a shutter stop. The weight of the machine gun with a barrel length of 419 mm is 3.72 kg.
In addition to the above-mentioned new weapons, Czech gunsmiths presented another one - a 5.56-mm automatic rifle (automatic) CZ 805 BREN.
The model can be equipped with 360 or 277 mm long barrels and has a reinstallable cocking handle. It is possible to produce modifications for 7.62 x 39 and 6.8 x 43 mm ammunition. In addition to traditional semi-automatic and automatic firing modes, it is possible to fire in fixed bursts (2 shots each). The buttstock is removable, with adjustable length (four positions) or folding. The magazine body is made of transparent plastic. It is possible to use magazines from rifles and M16/M4 cartridges.
The controls are bilateral, there is a shutter stop. A new TCZ 805 G1 underbarrel grenade launcher has also been developed for the weapon. The weight of the rifle without a magazine is 3.58 kg, the magazine holds 30 rounds, the rate of fire is 760 rounds/min.
The CZ 805 BREN automatic rifle was selected by the Czech Ministry of Defense for the partial rearmament of its ground forces. Weapon deliveries are scheduled for early 2011.
The HK416 automatic rifle chambered for 5.56 x 45 mm from the German company Heckler & Koch also has a lot in common with its predecessors - quick-change barrels (four options are provided), a folding buttstock with adjustable length, four universal Picattini mounting straps. The controls are bilateral, there is also a shutter stop. An interesting feature of the development is the HK416 parts kit, which can be used to upgrade weapons of the M16, V14 series. In this case, the barrel with the gas engine, forend, bolt group and receiver will be replaced. It is also recommended to replace the buffer and return spring.
The weapon kit may include a GLM underbarrel grenade launcher.
It is impossible not to mention the SCAR complex from the Belgian company FN Herstal. This complex includes a 5.56 mm SCAR-L/Mk 16 rifle or a 7.62 mm automatic SCAR-H/Mk 17 and a 40 x 46 mm FN40GL/Mk 13 under-barrel grenade launcher, which can also be used as a hand-held grenade launcher. In 2010, these models were adopted by the US Army Special Operations Forces.
The design features of the SCAR-L/Mk 16 weapon are quick-change barrels (3 options are available) and a reinstallable cocking handle. The buttstock of the weapon is folding, with adjustable length (6 positions, adjustment range 63 mm), there are four universal Picattini mounting straps. The controls are bilateral, there is a shutter stop. The rear sight and front sight are folding. The receiver is made of aluminum alloy. The magazine is interchangeable with weapon magazines of the M16/M4 series. Coating colors are black or olive.
This line of new products can be extended by adding automatic rifles FN F2000 (Belgium), Sreyr AUG A3 (Austria), NK G36 (Germany) and, with some stretch, the Israeli IWI X95. It is interesting that developers of new models use the bullpup layout much less often than before.
The identity of the technical solutions implemented in the designs of these samples indicates that the appearance of the 3rd generation assault rifle can be assumed to be fully formed.
In all 3rd generation assault rifles and SGKs, optical sights of various types are used as the main ones, and mechanical sights are used only as auxiliary ones. These are single-shot collimator or holographic sights or low-magnification telescopic sights (x1.5-x4). The Steyr AUG A3 SF and G36 automatic rifles provide the ability to install an additional compact single-shot red dot sight on the base telescopic sight body. An alternative approach to this solution is the Specter DR sight manufactured by Eisan (Canada), which has a fixed magnification of x1.5 and x6; switching between them is carried out using a lever on the sight body. The weight of the sight is 0.7 kg.
Almost all sights used are sealed, and they also have a mode for matching with the night vision module. The operating time of sights before replacing the power source can reach up to tens of hours.
Many developers also use optical sights for firing from under-barrel grenade launchers, for which a number of companies have developed automated optoelectronic sighting systems. For shooting from automatic rifles, in most cases it is quite possible to only have an optical sight.
As an example of such an automated complex, it is possible to cite the FCU 850-N manufactured by FN Herstal.
Designed for under-barrel and hand-held 40-mm grenade launchers, the complex makes it possible to measure the elevation angle and range of a target, and automatically calculate the trajectory (data from the firing table of 50 types of ammunition can be entered into memory). The maximum possible firing range using the FCU 850-N is 380 m, weight without batteries is 0.53 kg.
For a long period, foreign 40-mm grenade launcher ammunition was divided into 2 large categories - low-velocity 40 x 46 mm and high-velocity with a case length of 53 mm. The first, which were intended for under-barrel and hand-held grenade launchers, provide a maximum firing range of up to 400 m. The second, used in automatic grenade launchers, up to 2,100-2,200 m. Not long ago, the Rippel Effect company from South Africa proposed intermediate , medium-speed shots with a case length of 51 mm, which could only be used in grenade launchers specially designed for these shots. The firing range of these ammunition reached 800 m.
The Singaporean company ST Kinetics proposed its version of medium-speed 40 x 46 mm rounds for hand grenade launchers. The difference between Asian ammunition is that it can be used to fire grenade launchers, which were originally developed for low-velocity ammunition and which are widely used. The firing range of fragmentation and cumulative fragmentation grenades is about 600 m, but this is one and a half times greater than that of standard 40 x 60 mm rounds. In addition, the dispersion characteristics have been significantly improved.
The same manufacturer presented a new modification of the HV ABMS fire control system for 40-mm automatic grenade launchers (Mk 19, NK GMG, etc.), which provides remote detonation of grenades. The complex includes: a 40-mm shot with a programmable fuse, an aiming system with a laser rangefinder and a fuse programmer, which is installed on the muzzle of the barrel. The weight of the system with batteries is 6 kg, dimensions are 350 x 230 x 160 mm.
The LV ABMS complex, similar in purpose, is also offered for 40-mm under-barrel and hand-held grenade launchers. Its features are low weight (0.35 kg) and small dimensions of the fire control unit.
New Smith & Wesson Combat Magnum revolvers
At the SHOT Show 2017, the famous American gun manufacturer presented two new revolvers called Combat Magnum.
The new Model 66 Combat Magnum revolver is made on the basis of a medium-sized "K" frame (K-frame) made of stainless steel, shoots .357 Magnum cartridges. Like other S&W K-frame revolvers, the new Model 66's cylinder holds 6 rounds. The barrel length is 69.85 mm, the total length of the weapon does not exceed 203.2 mm. The barrel is made with an under-barrel case for the extractor rod. The front sight is replaceable, with a red insert. The rear sight is adjustable. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is 9.
The Model 69 Combat Magnum fires .44 Magnum cartridges and has a larger L-frame that is stronger than the K-frame for firing high-power cartridges. The drum holds 5 rounds. Barrel length, sights and MSRP are identical to the Model 66.
New items from the Kalashnikov Concern
The Kalashnikov Concern is working on prototypes of new versions of hunting carbines - Los-10 and Bars-5. This weapon replaced the Los-7-1 and Bars-4-1 carbines previously announced at the Moscow International Exhibition “ARMS & Hunting - 2016”. The new Los-10, the main difference from the 7-1 model is the design of the bolt, received a muzzle thread for the DTK, a Picatinny rail in the basic version, a “straight” stock and a single-row magazine.
In addition to these models, the Kalashnikov Concern is developing a new version of the Izyubr self-loading hunting carbine, the BI-7-2 KO small-caliber carbine and the new MP-142K hunting repeating carbine, built on the basis of a modular concept with interchangeable barrel blocks of various calibers and/or different lengths .
In the online store of the Kalashnikov Concern, the MMG 9-mm submachine gun PP-19-01 Vityaz-SN has appeared for sale, despite the fact that on the online store page it is called “Bison-2”. The price of this product is 24,000 rubles.
In the price list with recommended prices, available on the official website of the concern from January 20, 2017, information appeared on the 7.62-mm carbines Saiga MK isp.030 with a barrel length of 415 mm and Saiga MK isp.033 with a barrel length of 336 mm . The price for both the standard and shortened versions is 28,700 rubles, while the price for the 5.45 mm carbine released in 2017 under the same designation Saiga MK isp.030 is 37,700 rubles.
How to clean a weapon
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Today the Russian army is one of the strongest in the world. Its strength is made up of professional military personnel with an excellent level of special training and the latest strategic weapons. The Russian Armed Forces already have modern, effective types of military weapons in their arsenal, but the latest developments, which will soon enter service, amaze with their technical and tactical characteristics. Most of them have no analogues.
Anti-tank weapons
The Kornet-D complex is designed to strike tanks and other armored targets. Effective against targets equipped with dynamic reactive armor. A characteristic feature of the complex is that it is controlled not by wires, but by a laser beam. This allows you to hit even air targets at a distance of up to 10 kilometers.
The Hermes complex is a multi-purpose guided weapons installation. In 2012, its mass production began for arming military helicopters. "Hermes" effectively destroys single and group targets with single or salvo fire at a distance of up to 100 kilometers. This complex is a universal type of high-precision rocket artillery for all branches of the military. It is adapted for various deployment options: ground, aviation, ship, stationary for coastal defense.
MGK "Bur" is a small-sized grenade launcher system with a reusable launcher and a single shot. In 2014, it was adopted by the Russian army. The main purpose of the complex is to destroy enemy personnel, unarmored equipment, and destroy shelters and structures. The "Bur" includes a self-contained fiberglass housing for the rocket motor and a device for launching ammunition. Its advantages: it can be equipped with different types of shots, uses different types of sights, can fire even from small enclosed spaces, is safe to use and highly efficient in use.
RPG-32 "Hashim" - hand-held anti-tank grenade launcher. Provides protection against enemy tanks and armored vehicles. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it can fire grenades of various calibers depending on the targets chosen to hit. It has a special system that deceives the active protection of the tank. It fires a false projectile, which triggers the defense, and at the same time the grenade inflicts a fatal blow.
The latest nuclear missiles
Nuclear weapons are the basis for reliable defense of the state. The most common representatives of this type of weapon are the Sotka and Voevoda ICBMs. The Topol and Topol-M missiles are now being actively introduced. The Armed Forces will soon receive such promising new-generation nuclear weapons as the Barguzin BZHRK, the Sarmat RS-28 ICBM, the RS-26 Rubezh, and the RS-24 Yars.
RS-24 "Yars" is a new generation nuclear weapon. The complexes began to be deployed in 2009 after the successful completion of tests. In 2015, active equipping of combat units with these missiles began.
RS-26 "Rubezh" - strategic missile launcher. Its basis is an intercontinental ballistic missile with increased accuracy. The development and improvement of the complex has been ongoing since 2006. Since 2014, after a number of tests and modernization work, the Rubezh has been adopted by the Strategic Missile Forces. In the future, this missile will replace the Topol and Topol-M.
The Sarmat RS-28 ICBM is a new generation missile. According to the original plan, it was supposed to enter service at the end of 2016. In 2015, the production of the first parts for this complex began. The complex is equipped with a heavy multi-stage liquid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missile. It differs from its predecessors in its massive missile defense capabilities, improved flight trajectory and hypersonic maneuvering units.
BZHRK "Barguzin" is an innovative railway missile system. At the moment, the weapon has “secret” status. Its design began in 2012 on the basis of the Moscow Institute of Thermal Engineering. Its deployment is planned to begin no earlier than 2018. The complex will be based on Yars or Yars-M missiles. The BZHRK will be able to move throughout the country, covering up to 1000 kilometers per day. In addition, moving along railway tracks is more economically profitable than moving an unpaved automobile complex.
Weapon
The double-medium ADS assault rifle is a unique weapon capable of firing effectively on land and under water. It provides the ability to fire from the left and right shoulder. The machine is equipped with a removable under-barrel grenade launcher and combined mounts for all types of sights. The ADS is superior to its predecessors in accuracy and firing efficiency.
SVLK-14S is a sniper weapon with a high degree of accuracy. Capable of effectively hitting targets at a distance of up to 1.5-2 kilometers. This rifle is not a fixed model; its characteristics vary depending on its purpose. Different types of sights can be attached to the barrel. The weapon has an extremely high degree of accuracy.
The 6S8 sniper complex tops the list of the best Russian large-caliber rifles. The rifle was created back in 1997, but then for various reasons it did not pass all tests. After functional improvements and modernization in 2013, the complex was put into service. The rifle is designed to engage manpower, lightly armored and unarmored vehicles, and group targets at a distance of up to 1.5 kilometers. It can use a specially created cartridge, as well as the entire range of standard cartridges. It has compact dimensions and low weight, which ensures its maneuverability.
Armored vehicles and tanks
Armored personnel carriers, infantry fighting vehicles, and airborne combat vehicles are successfully used by the Russian military in various combat conditions. Reliable vehicles are constantly being modernized, adapting to the requirements of the terrain and maneuvering conditions.
The latest developments to enter service are the BTR-82 and BTR-82A. These modifications have an economical engine, are equipped with an electric drive with a stabilizer for controlling the gun, and are equipped with a laser sight. They have improved reconnaissance capabilities, a fire extinguishing system, and fragmentation protection.
BMP-3 is a unique military vehicle that has no analogues in the world. The equipment is equipped with mine protection and has a sealed body with all-round armor. This air transportable floating machine is capable of speeds of up to 70 km/h.
The Russian T-90 tank, especially its modification T-90 SM, is equipped with an air conditioning system, an improved fire extinguishing system, and is capable of effectively hitting moving targets.
The Armata tank, a strategic development of Russian scientists, can become a unique type of weapon. The combat vehicle is currently being tested, but military experts predict that the Armata will become the most effective tank.
Aviation
Among the air defense assets, Su-35S aircraft and KA-52 Alligator and KA-50 Black Shark helicopters should be highlighted. The fighter has a unique weapons control system, hits targets with high precision and is capable of gaining air supremacy in a short time. “Alligator” and “Black Shark” are formidable military machines; so far, no country in the world has created helicopters that would surpass them in tactical and technical characteristics.
The Russian fleet is also well equipped. Modern surface ships provide transportation of military and weapons. Submarines conduct brilliant reconnaissance operations, launch surprise attacks on the enemy, and protect territorial water borders.
The development of super-efficient surface-to-surface cruise missiles is also worthy of attention, including the BrahMos complex equipped with the SK310 missile, the KTRV hypersonic missile, BrahMos-II, and Zircon-S.
The army of any country is its shield and sword. The main activity of these armed formations is the defense of state borders and the preservation of sovereignty. Sometimes this requires action not only on the protected territory, but also on the lands of potential enemies.
For these purposes, each country is actively developing various types of weapons. Especially if this is such a large and technologically advanced power as the Russian Federation.
Russia's promising and latest weapons have different origins. Some began to be developed during the Soviet Union, some were already created by Russian designers. The simplest example is the fifth generation Su-57 fighters or the Armata universal platform. And this despite the difficult economic situation of the 90s of the last century.
BTR "Boomerang": Square and practical
Of course, the latest developments of Russian weapons are being carried out in all sectors of the military-industrial complex. Every year, Russia's military budget is effectively spent on financing a number of promising projects aimed at introducing and implementing cutting-edge technologies.
In addition to the fact that the money goes to research and design activities, new Russian weapons are being developed and the country's military-industrial complex is being improved. After all, it is not enough to build a prototype of a rocket or tank; it is also necessary to ensure mass and high-tech production.
In addition to the usual types of equipment and weapons, research is being conducted in the field of military technologies based on new physical principles. These are Russia's newest weapons: laser emitters, railguns, magnetic accelerators, and, probably, a lot of other projects that are not publicly available.
New Russian missile weapons
Almost since the advent of nuclear weapons, they have been used in the global strategy of deterrence. The basis of Russia's modern weapons is the nuclear reaction force. Intercontinental ballistic missiles provide security to our citizens. Russia's new weapons are regularly improved, and work on promising projects never stops.
Until recently, Russia's missile armament was represented by such monsters as Sotka and Voevoda. But in recent years they have begun to be actively replaced by “Topol” and “Topol-M”. In addition, new samples of these weapons are regularly sent from the bowels of the design bureau for testing.
"Topol-M": Timeless classic
RS-24 Yars
The RS-24 Yars represents a new generation of Russian nuclear weapons. Produced at the Votkinsk Machine-Building Plant in the city of the same name. “Yars” will replace weapons systems of the previous generation: RS-18 and RS-20. New installations will begin to replace Topols that are out of warranty. The first samples arrived at the Strategic Missile Forces units in 2015.
RS-24 Yars - new product of the Strategic Missile Forces
RS-26 Rubezh
RS-26 is a complex of nuclear weapons with increased accuracy of striking a target. The development of ICBMs was carried out by the Moscow Institute of Thermal Engineering from 2006 to 2014. The very first launch of the rocket had negative consequences: the rocket crashed. The rest of the launches were successful. The missile was tested at the Plesetsk and Kapustin Yar test sites.
"Rubezh" will replace such complexes as "Topol-M" and "Yars".
The main feature of the RS-26 is a missile capable of penetrating enemy missile defense and air defense forces and striking a targeted enemy target.
"Frontier" or "Vanguard". It all depends on the location
RS-28 "Sarmat" (ICBM)
The RS-28 heavy ICBM has been developed since 2009. The planned date for adoption is 2016. In 2018, V. Putin officially confirmed the acceptance of the missile by the RSVN forces. The main goal of the project is to replace the outdated RS-20 complex. The Sarmat is capable of reaching its target by making its way through the planet's poles, which contributes to the difficulty of intercepting ICBMs.
RS-28 “Sarmat”: New headache for “Western partners”
BZHRK Barguzin
"Barguzin" is a combat missile system based on a special train. This type of RK is used only in Russia. Other countries have no analogues.
The creation of Barguzin began in 2012. For a long time we could not decide on a rocket for the complex. However, over time, the choice settled on the RS-24 Yars.
The system is still being developed. According to plans, the deployment of production of the complex will begin in 2018. Starting from 2020, admission to the Russian Military Academy will begin.
R-30 (Bulava-30)
The R-30 is a promising ballistic missile designed to arm submarines. Designed to deliver a nuclear strike on enemy territory. Capable of flying over a distance of 8,000 km. It carries up to 20 nuclear warheads.
"Bulava" of a new generation
Armor-piercing modern weapons of Russia
The most terrible weapon on the modern battlefield in local conflicts are tanks. Armored vehicles, armed with cannons and machine guns, fulfill their role extremely effectively. To increase the chances of survival of ordinary soldiers and to successfully counter such a threat, modern anti-tank systems and other similar new types of Russian weapons are being developed.
RPG-29 "Vampire" with a shot
"Kornet-P"
"Kornet-P" is the most modern weapon in Russia. A complex of anti-tank guided weapons with a warhead capable of penetrating up to 1500 mm of armor. New weapons of the Russian Army were developed in the city of Tula, at the Instrument Design Bureau. The introduction of Kornet-P into the Russian Armed Forces began in 2011. Mainly based on Tiger mobile platforms, there are options for infantry.
"Kornet-P" in a installation placed on the "Tiger" armored car
RK Hermes
The Hermes missile system, adopted in 2012, is intended for installation on aircraft and armored chassis. The development was also carried out by the design bureau, which created the Cornet. The installation of Hermes on the Ka-52, Mi-28N and Pantsir-1s has been officially announced.
Combat helicopter with Hermes missiles on pylons
MGK "Bur"
"Bur" is an anti-tank grenade launcher system for countering enemy armored vehicles. A special feature of the weapon is its reusable launcher. Moreover, the shot itself is one-time only. Adopted by the Russian Army in 2014.
"Bur" is a promising anti-tank system
RPG-32 Hashim
RPG-32 Hashim is a joint project between Russia and Jordan. The main customers are the latter. A hand-held anti-tank grenade launcher is being produced at a joint venture in Jordan. Since 2013, the plant has been producing up to 60,000 RPGs per year.
Modern small arms weapons
The infantryman was and remains the main combat unit of all armies of the world. And for the effective operation of this type of troops, simple and reliable weapons are required. In addition to the development of shooting systems for soldiers, Russia is actively developing promising weapons for special forces and various branches of the military.
Kalashnikov assault rifle 12 and 15
Despite its simplicity and reliability, Kalashnikov assault rifles are regularly modified and improved. The latest developments in this area are models designated 12 and 15. In addition to redesigned ergonomics and internal mechanics, changes also affected the caliber of one of the versions. The AK-15 uses 7.62*39 cartridges as ammunition, like the AK-47.
AK-15 is part of the modern equipment of the Ratnik fighter
Double-medium ADS machine
ADS is a promising assault rifle system designed for naval special forces. The main and most important feature of the gun is the ability to fire effectively underwater and in the air.
The ADS itself has a bullpup system. That is, the store is located in the butt of the weapon. This improves the ergonomics of the assault rifle and makes it possible not to produce special versions of the product for left-handers. It has been in service with the Russian Armed Forces since 2016. It is actively purchased by foreigners.
SVLK-14s
One of the problems of the Soviet, and then Russian military industry, has always been the inability to create a sniper rifle with increased accuracy. In the Russian Federation, rifles from foreign manufacturers were often used. The problem was slightly resolved when the private company “Tsar Cannon” appeared, under the leadership of V. Lobaev.
Despite all the difficulties with the creation and sale of products, Tsar Cannon managed to create high-precision weapons in Russia and enter the world market with the sniper complex of the SVLT-14s project. This weapon is capable of hitting a target at a distance of up to 2 km. Excellent ergonomics and the possibility of customization made it possible to quickly receive orders not only from athletes, but also from special forces units.
The name of the rifle is “Dusk”
Sniper complex 6S8
6S8 - developed by the Degtyarevsky arms plant. In fact, the rifle was developed back in 1997, but due to a number of reasons, production never began. They returned to the project 16 years later. The new version of the weapon used all the accumulated developments.
6S8, despite the impressive caliber 12.7*108, turned out to be compact and lightweight. This was facilitated by the materials from which Russia’s new weapons are made: the complex itself, and the magazine located using the “Bullpup” system. The main task of the 6S8 is to destroy light armored vehicles and unarmored vehicles at a distance of up to 1.5 km.
"Kord" is capable of penetrating the armor of light vehicles and helicopters
T-5000 OrSys
The T-5000 OrSys sniper rifle is a direct competitor to the SVLK-14s. Both of these complexes have similar performance characteristics. Another interesting factor is the manufacturing company: OrSys - new weapons are produced by a private company, which is unusual for the Russian market. The T-5000 has a high degree of customization and is designed for accurate fire at a distance of up to 1.5 km.
Anti-aircraft missile systems
Modern warfare rarely proceeds without aviation. And if MANPADS and mobile air defense systems can cover helicopters and low-flying aircraft, then something more serious is required from cruise missiles and aircraft at high altitudes.
The Russian Federation is currently armed with the S-300 and S-400 complexes, but a more advanced replacement is already being prepared for them.
S-500 "Triumfator" air defense system
The S-500 is an evolutionary development of the S-400. The new complex will be capable of hitting a wider range of targets: cruise missiles, aircraft, ICBMs and even satellites in low-Earth orbit. The project is currently being actively developed. The estimated date of adoption is 2020.
S-300OVM "Antey-2500"
S-300OVM is a deep modernization of the S-300 complex. Intended for mobile deployment in a specified area. Capable of simultaneously targeting 24 targets. Main targets: aircraft, UAVs. Can hit ballistic missiles with a range of 2,500 km.
New developments in Russian military equipment
It is difficult to imagine an army that is not equipped with equipment. This list includes self-propelled artillery, armored vehicles, wheeled vehicles, etc. Some new developments in Russian military equipment received excellent evaluation during testing on the battlefields with terrorists in Syria.
BMD-4M "Bakhcha-U" - an extreme modification of the Airborne Combat Vehicle
Coalition-SV
The Coalition-SV is a double-barreled artillery gun with a 152 mm caliber. Capable of firing at a distance of up to 70 kilometers. It all depends on the type of projectile used. The rate of fire of the installation reaches 30 rounds per minute. This is achieved through an automatic loader, which has been introduced into new Russian weapons of the latest generation.
The crew of the Coalition-SV is housed in a special armored capsule located in the chassis. The self-propelled gun is one of the vehicles developed on the universal Armata platform.
T-14 "Armata"
The latest developments in Russian weapons. Most of the characteristics and materials from which the tank is made are strictly classified. A special feature of the vehicle is the high degree of protection for the crew. This includes dynamic protection, an active protection complex, and a special armored capsule in which people are housed.
The project was initially equipped with a 152 mm gun, but it was later replaced by a 125 mm gun. However, they did not refuse a larger caliber and the next versions of the T-14 will be produced with a different gun.
T-14 "Armata". Modern implementation of Soviet developments
T-15 "Kurganets" (TBMP)
The T-15 is a heavy infantry fighting vehicle. Has a serious reservation. It is a vehicle based on the Armata platform. Carried by a crew. Equipped with cannons, machine guns and anti-tank missiles.
TBMP T-15 "Kurganets" based on the "Armata" platform
New Russian weapons of the latest developments
Russian engineers are working not only on the technology we are familiar with, but also on devices of a completely different level. Some new types of weapons in Russia ten years ago were considered only the fantasies of writers, but today they are quite real.
Yu-71
Recently, there has been more and more news about rockets and aircraft capable of traveling at speeds exceeding the speed of sound. There is active debate about the possibility of hypersonic flights exceeding 10,000 km.
And while everyone is arguing, Russian engineers are developing the Yu-71 project. Russia's new weapon is a drone capable of carrying a nuclear arsenal and traveling at a speed of 12 thousand kilometers per hour. At the same time, the machine is capable of maneuvering and abruptly changing its flight path.
Laser weapons
Projects to create laser weapons were carried out back in the USSR. However, after the collapse of the Country of Soviets, all developments were frozen, there were problems with financing, etc.
Already in our millennium, some of the work began to be revived and funds were actively invested in the development of promising projects for this type of weapon. In 2018, V. Putin officially demonstrated the operation of a modern Russian laser. In the video, a flying training target was shot down.
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The situation in the modern world is such that the Russian Federation, in order to maintain its sovereignty and play key roles in the international arena, is forced to strengthen its combat capability. What is strengthening combat capability? This is, first of all, strengthening the Russian army with new weapons - classified types of weapons, and those that Russia sells to other countries.
This article will discuss the latest weapons developments in Russia. Some of these weapons are already in use by our troops, other new models are at the development and testing stage, and should enter service with the Russian army in 2018-2019.
Here it should be said again that Russia is currently developing and testing many types of new generation weapons, and testing new weapons in Russia is a secret matter. For obvious reasons, nothing can be said about such weapons yet. In addition, it is simply impossible to talk about all new developments in a separate article, so we will only talk about some of the most high-profile examples of modern Russian weapons.
The latest weapons of Russia 2017-2018
Generally speaking, according to prominent arms experts and politicians, in the coming years the Russian armed forces should receive:
- More than 600 aircraft of different types: fighters, long-range aircraft, strategic bombers, etc.;
- More than 1000 of the latest helicopters;
- More than 300 new super-air defense systems;
- New generation ballistic missiles with nuclear warheads;
- New nuclear weapons;
- New high-precision weapons (bombs, missiles, etc.), as well as the latest guidance systems for such weapons, designed for high-precision shooting;
- New weapons to destroy tanks and other ground vehicles;
- The latest models of small arms and military equipment;
- Various new generation military equipment, as well as other products from domestic arms manufacturers.
In addition, the Russian Armed Forces should soon receive automated command and control systems. Russia is also developing a new secret weapon. According to some information, the latest Russian small arms are currently being developed, the operation of which is supposed to be based on fundamentally new physical methods.
In addition, work continues on the creation of hypersonic missiles, which are supposed to be based not on the surface of the earth, but in the airspace. It is assumed that the speed of such missiles will be 7-8 times higher than the speed of sound. This, for obvious reasons, will be Russia's newest secret weapon.
In addition, work is underway in Russia on other types of superweapons. Some of these types of Russian superweapons will be discussed below.
Russian nuclear weapons
It is known that the main shield of our country is strategic nuclear weapons. The well-known domestic models of strategic nuclear weapons “Voevoda” and “Sotka” are still serving well today. However, they are already being replaced with more advanced models (“Topol”, “Topol-M”).
However, in addition to those listed, Russia’s new secret weapons, that is, new models of strategic missiles, are now being actively and successfully developed and implemented. Here are just a few of them:
- RS-24 Yars. The rearmament of the Russian army with such missiles is, in fact, already underway. According to the Russian command, missiles of this type will replace outdated models of strategic missile weapons (the same “Topol” and “Topol-M”);
- RS-26 Rubezh. This complex is designed to use an intercontinental ballistic missile with increased firing accuracy. In 2014, the complex entered service with the Russian army. It is assumed that this missile will in the future replace the Topol-M and Yars;
- BZHRK Barguzin. Since this type of weapon is not yet used in the Russian army (it is under development), there is little information about it. This new Russian secret weapon is expected to be operational in 2018;
- Vanguard rocket launcher. This is a fundamentally new weapon, its effectiveness compared to the same “Topol-M” can be 50 times higher. The warhead of this missile is capable of flying from 16 to 25 thousand km. The missile launcher is expected to be put into service in 2018;
- Bottom missile systems. These are, in fact, missile launchers located on the seabed and, accordingly, launch missiles from the depths of the sea. One of these complexes was named “Skif”. The essence of the action of such a complex is as follows. The rocket, located on the seabed, is in constant standby mode. When the command is fired, the missile fires and hits a surface ship or some ground target. The water column serves as a kind of shaft for the rocket. The first test launch of the rocket since the White Sea was carried out back in 2013. The development of bottom missile systems continues to this day;
- Mobile missile systems. Based on the name, such complexes can be moved from place to place, which is their considerable advantage compared to stationary complexes. In Russia, work is currently underway on the creation of railway and sea mobile missile systems. One of the trial sea mobile missile systems was placed in an ordinary cargo container. The test launch of a rocket from such a complex produced a considerable effect among observers and experts.
Let us repeat: all this is only a small part of the missile weapons adopted for service in 2017 or planned to enter the Russian armed forces in the near future.
Anti-tank weapons
As for anti-tank weapons, there are also unique samples that have no analogues anywhere in the world. Here are just a few of these samples:
- Missile system Kornet-D. This is a very effective weapon for destroying enemy armored vehicles. Since the complex is a missile system, it follows that the destruction of enemy armored vehicles is carried out by missiles;
- Hermes complex. Its first version, called "Hermes-A", was intended to be destroyed using helicopters. The complex is attached to a helicopter, and in this way fire is fired at enemy armored vehicles. Currently, work is underway to create new variants of ATGMs, which are designed to expand and diversify the use of weapons. In particular, it is known that in the near future, missiles fired from the Hermes complex should be used from the Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile system;
- MGK BUR. Essentially, this is a new and improved type of grenade launcher, which has a reusable launcher and one shot. That is, after each shot, the grenade launcher must be reloaded, as was the case in all previous versions of this type of weapon.
Other types of anti-tank weapons that are currently being worked on are classified, and therefore there is no need to talk about them in detail.
New small arms
When speaking of “Russia’s new weapons,” it is impossible to avoid mentioning the new small arms produced in the country. Missiles, planes and ships are, of course, wonderful, but it is small arms that are primarily capable of protecting the most valuable thing - the life of a soldier. Here are just some of the new models of Russian small arms:
- Double-medium ADS machine. This is a unique new Russian small arms that can fire both in the open air and under water. In addition, the machine gun is designed in such a way that it can be fired from both the left and right hands. Serial production of the assault rifle began in 2016, and it entered service with the Russian army in 2017;
- SVLK-14S. This rifle is an exceptionally accurate Russian sniper weapon, which can effectively hit a target at a distance of up to 2 km. In addition, it is the most powerful small arms to date;
- Lebedev pistol (PL-14). Domestic pistols are perhaps the weakest point of our small arms. The famous “Makarov” has long been outdated - both in terms of its fighting qualities and in other senses, there are also complaints about other domestic pistols. Against this background, the new domestic pistol, developed by designer Lebedev, looks very attractive. The pistol is very light and thin, it can be fired with both the right and left hand, it has little recoil, the accuracy of fire and the rate of fire are superior to existing domestic analogues. The pistol should enter service with both the army and the police. In addition, the designers also promise a sports version of the PL-14.
Currently, several defense enterprises in the country are working on the creation of a fundamentally new small arms, in no way similar to the famous Kalashnikov assault rifle. In particular, it is already known that such a weapon will have a striking mechanism and buttstock in the stock, and such weapons are supposed to be fired with specially designed (innovative) cartridges. Such cartridges will have significantly increased accuracy and firing range, as well as destructive power. The first samples of such weapons have already entered the Russian armed forces this year. Massively new small arms will begin to enter the army and special forces in 2020.
Robots as Russia's newest weapon
It is clear that in the age of electronic technology, robots can (and must) also be weapons. Which is exactly what is happening. This year, Russia began creating special forces robots. According to the designers, such robots will be able to provide significant assistance to soldiers on the battlefield: helping snipers in choosing a target, delivering ammunition, and also performing the functions of orderlies - that is, finding the wounded, providing them with first aid and transporting them to medical facilities. Such robots are currently being tested.
Another combat robot (or rather a robotic military complex), which was given the name “Nerekhta”. It moves on tracks and is armed with a Kord machine gun. Initially, the robot was conceived as an artillery fire spotter, but the designers soon realized that for such a machine being just a spotter was not enough.
Currently, the Nerekhta robot can go on reconnaissance, quietly destroy an enemy pillbox, open fire with a machine gun, and thereby support its fighters. The robot is capable of moving up to 30 km per hour and is controlled via a remote control. Since the robot is equipped with an optical-electronic system, a thermal imager, a laser range finder and a ballistic computer, it is currently also successfully used as a guard for missile systems.
Currently, work is underway to improve the robot. Thus, this year an improved version of Nerekhta-2 was tested. Such a robot will be the fighter’s “squire,” that is, he will carry the fighter’s weapons and equipment. The robot can be controlled by voice and gestures. In addition, the robot will act in sync with the fighter it is serving. For example, if a fighter took aim and shot at a target, then the robot will also shoot at the same target with its weapon - for reliability and safety net.