News and discussions of the Russian Army

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Overview of kamikaze drones Geran-2 of Russia, launches. Rare footage of the night launch of Russian kamikaze drones "Geran-2" has been published. As you know, the Geran-2 drone is a modernized Iranian Shahed-136 drone. A drone weighing 200 kilograms is launched from a catapult using a solid-fuel booster at a distance of up to 2000 kilometers. The mass of the warhead of the drone is 50 kilograms, the flight altitude is up to 4000 meters. The drone is equipped with a 50 hp engine. and develops a speed of up to 180 km / h with a flight duration of up to 12 hours. The drone has a small thermal footprint and is difficult to detect by radar due to the plastic body and wooden propeller, as well as the low flight altitude of 60 meters. At a short range, "Geran-2" is controlled like a conventional UAV. At long distances by GPS or GLONASS coordinates. The approximate price of the Geranium-2 drone is 50 thousand dollars.

 

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Video filming inside the Russian T-72B3 tank. Video footage of a Russian modernized T-72B3 tank has surfaced. The T-72B3 modification was developed in 2011 as a mass-produced and economical alternative to the main T-90A tank. The main changes in the tank during modernization, the Sosna-U sight and modern digital communication systems were installed, the A3 automatic loader was modernized for new shells and the 2A46M-5 gun was modernized. A weather sensor, a thermal imager, displays and a modern ballistic computer were installed, an automatic target tracking device (ATS) was introduced. The installed French thermal imagers were later replaced by Russian ones. In 2016, the tank was upgraded to the T-72B3M version.

 

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Overview of Russian military robots Platform-M. Robots of the "Platform-M" series can be used by Russia, they began to be noticed at Russian training grounds. The combat robot "Platform-M" was first introduced in 2015, the robot was created as a multifunctional platform. The robot is capable of carrying both weapons and reconnaissance and engineering equipment, as well as acting as transporters. The robot is armed with four AGS-30 grenade launchers and a 7.62 mm PKTM machine gun with 400 rounds of ammunition, as well as the Kornet ATGM, this is one weapon option. For reconnaissance, the robot uses the Fara radar, a thermal imager, a range finder and video cameras. The robot can be equipped with devices for detecting various substances and a mine sweep. Robots "Platform-M" were used in the fighting in Syria, but there is no data on their effectiveness. The robot weighs 800 kg, is armored according to the 3rd protection class and is driven by two 6.5-kilowatt motors. The payload of the robot is up to 300 kg. The robot moves on rubber tracks and can work autonomously for up to 10 hours at a distance of up to 1500 meters.

 

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Overview of the military automotive kitchen PAK-200M of Russia. Footage of the work of the Russian military field kitchen PAK-200M has been published. The PAK-200M field car kitchen has been produced since 2107 and is placed on the Kamaz 5350 chassis. A feature of the PAK-200M is its mobility - you can cook food both in the parking lot and on the move. Two field kitchen chefs can feed 200 people with three types of dishes. The kitchen has 80 liter cooking pots and two 150 liter pots. Boilers are heated with kerosene, diesel fuel or wood. The kitchen can produce 100 liters of boiling water and 150 liters of soup in an hour. The kitchen is equipped with a two-chamber refrigerator and two cabinets. The kitchen has two working tables, a tub for washing products, a vegetable cutter, a meat grinder and other mechanisms. PAK-200M kitchen water heating time up to 95 degrees 70 minutes, diesel fuel consumption 12 kg per hour, boiling water tank capacity 350 liters. Currently, the Russian army operates about 10 thousand field kitchens of various modifications.

 

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In Russia, they begin to modernize missiles for MLRS. For the first time, part of the elements from missiles for Russian multiple rocket launcher is planned to be replaced from metal to polymer. Modernization will make it possible to reduce the cost and speed up the production of missiles, make the hull lighter, and the missiles will become more long-range while maintaining the same dimensions. Which MLRS missiles will be upgraded has not yet been reported. Most likely, missiles for the TornadoS MARS, Uragan MRS and Smerch MRLS will be upgraded.

 

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In Russia, they began to produce sniper cartridges 10.3x77 millimeters Cheytac. Until recently, American and Australian-made cartridge cases were purchased for cartridges of this caliber, and gunpowder was purchased in the USA and Finland. Now mass production of 375 Cheytac caliber cartridges has been started at Lobaev Arms, located in Tarusa, Kaluga region. Lobaev Arms specializes in the production of civilian and service sniper weapons, the rifles of this manufacturer are popular all over the world. The Russian cartridge for sniper rifles is assembled from shells developed by Lobaev Arms and gunpowder from one of the Kazan enterprises. The Cheytac-type cartridge was created in the USA in 2001 by designers John Taylor and William Wardman. According to some reports, the maximum range of the Cheytac cartridge is 3000 meters.

 

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The launch of the UAV Siberia-1, the work of Russian signalmen.

The footage of the work of Russian communications units has been published. The video shows a portable satellite communication station and the launch of the Russian multifunctional UAV communications relay "Siberia-1". UAV "Siberia-1" can stay in the air for three days and provides signal relay and reconnaissance.

 

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How the Russian intelligence complex Ironia-M is used in Ukraine. Russian servicemen spoke about the experience of using the Ironia-M reconnaissance optoelectronic complex in Ukraine. The reconnaissance complex "Ironia-M" entered the special forces of Russia in 2015. The multifunctional optical-electronic complex is designed to search for the enemy and conduct surveillance of the area. The main element of the complex is an optical-electronic device weighing about 3.2 kg.

 

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Russian army exercises, use of laser combat simulation, SLIB-177 complex. Russian military personnel began to use the SLIB-177 laser complex in exercises. The SLIB-177 laser combat simulation system is designed for training and tactical training of soldiers. In simple terms, a soldier is wearing a vest with laser sensors, and the weapon is equipped with an Aspid laser designator combined with a trigger. During the exercise, the system analyzes whether the soldier was hit and in what area. The SLIB-177 complex is quite complex and operates on microcomputers. The operating time of the complex is 10 hours, the range of use is up to 800 meters. In a more complex version, the soldier's vest can be equipped with electroshock devices to simulate a hit.

 

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Overview of the reconnaissance ship Ivan Khurs of project 18280 of Russia and the reflection of the attack of sea drones of Ukraine.

The reconnaissance ship "Ivan Khurs" of the Black Sea Fleet arrived at the permanent base in Sevastopol. Earlier on May 24, it was reported that the ship was attacked by sea drones. As you can see from the video, the ship is intact and has no roll and visible damage. The medium reconnaissance ship "Ivan Khurs" of project 18280 is the most modern reconnaissance ship in Russia, the first ship of this project was commissioned into the fleet in 2015. The main purpose of the ship is to provide communications, conduct radio reconnaissance and electronic warfare, and also monitor the components of the American missile defense system. The ship's equipment captures radio signals in a wide frequency range and determines the location of their source. The ship is capable of receiving and quickly processing a huge amount of information via several channels at once and coordinating the actions of the fleet. The armament of the ship, four naval pedestal installations with 14.5-mm machine guns and several MANPADS. The total displacement of the ship is 4,000 tons, cruising range is 8,000 miles, with a maximum speed of 20 knots. The autonomy of the ship is 45 days, the crew is 120 people.

Video of the attack by Ukrainian naval drones on the Russian warship Ivan Khurs on May 24 in the Black Sea. The Russian reconnaissance ship of project 18280 "Ivan Khurs" was attacked 140 kilometers northeast of the Bosphorus. Reportedly, all the drones that attacked the ship were destroyed by the standard weapons of the ship. The episode of repelling the attack of Ukrainian naval drones is shown on the video. According to the latest data, one sea drone broke through to the ship, the video of this attack by the Ukrainian drone is in the telegram channel. https://****/LampaInfo/4023

 

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The fight against drones in Ukraine, the use of Wi-Fi signal analyzers. Russian military personnel spoke about the method of detecting drones in Ukraine using portable Wi-Fi signal spectrum analyzers. To combat drones, the Russian LPD-801 anti-drone gun from the PPSh Laboratory and other anti-drone systems are used.

 

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The Russian Airborne Forces received a new military uniform VKPO 3.0. The Russian Airborne Forces have received off-season sets of new generation field uniforms, abbreviated as KPO 3.0 of the 2022 model. The new generation of the field uniform is made of materials with improved properties and has improved ergonomics. The uniform has a camouflage American MultiCam color scheme. The complete set of the VKPO 3.0 uniform includes: fleece thermal underwear, a fleece jacket, demi-season and insulated suits consisting of a jacket and trousers, a moisture / windproof suit, a combat shirt, a summer cap, a demi-season hat and a winter scarf. The servicemen also received tactical shoes sneakers. The approximate price of a complete set of military uniforms is about 100,000 rubles, or $1,250.

 

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Overview of the new self-propelled guns Malva Russia. In Russia, tests of the new self-propelled artillery gun 2S43 "Malva" have been completed, the self-propelled guns will soon begin to enter the troops. The self-propelled guns "Malva" were first shown in 2019, after which its testing and design refinement began. The self-propelled guns are placed on the BAZ-6010-027 chassis and have a gross weight of 32 tons. The Malva self-propelled guns use the 152-mm 2A64 rifled howitzer, borrowed from the 2S19 Msta-S self-propelled guns. The gun has a barrel length of 47 calibers, this is 7170 mm. After the first display of the self-propelled guns, many had a question why they made a new clone of the Msta-S self-propelled guns. The fact is that, in the conditions of modern wars, mobility has become important, self-propelled guns now fire for a short time and change positions. Thanks to its lightweight design, the self-propelled guns quickly change position and are easier to transport by aircraft. With the introduction of the wheeled chassis, the self-propelled guns became more technologically advanced and cheaper to manufacture and operate. Ammunition self-propelled guns "Malva" 30 shots of separate-sleeve loading, it is transported in boxes on the installation. Charging of shells and shells is carried out manually by a crew of 5 people. The rate of fire of self-propelled guns is 7 rounds per minute. The maximum firing range is up to 29 km. 470 hp motor provides self-propelled guns "Malva" with a maximum speed of up to 90 km per hour. Power reserve - 1000 km.

 

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Teachings of the Black Sea marines of Russia to force the river. Video of the preparation of the Russian assault units of the marines of the Black Sea Fleet to cross the river, seize a bridgehead and provide medical assistance.

 

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Loading Russian 240 mm self-propelled mortar 2S4 Tyulpan. Footage of the loading of the Russian 240-mm self-propelled mortar 2S4 "Tulip". The 2S4 combat vehicle is now the most powerful self-propelled mortar of the Russian army. The rate of fire of the mortar is 1 shot per minute, the range is 9.5 km with conventional mines and 19 active-reactive ones. Portable ammunition mortar 2S4 "Tulip" 20 high-explosive artillery mines, or 10 active-reactive.