Russia Land Forces and Vehicles Programs

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Personnel training of crews of Russian T-90M Proryv tanks. The commander of one of the T-90M Proryv tanks spoke about the ease of controlling the tank and its advantages. Now the Russian army has about 300 T-90M Proryv tanks; by February 2024, the number of tanks of all types will be from 2,500 to 3,000.

 

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A Russian sniper-spotter of the Marine Corps of the Pacific Fleet told how the concept of a “heavy” sniper appeared.

 

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The Russian lightly armored tractor MT-LB has undergone another home-made modernization. This time, the RBU-6000 jet naval bomb launcher was installed on the MT-LB chassis. The RBU-6000 or “Smerch-2” shipborne rocket launcher is installed on most Russian ships; the installation was developed in 1961. The installation can launch twelve 213 mm RGB-60 or 90R bombs, weighing 113 kilograms, at a range of up to 5500 meters. The weight of the RBU-6000 is 3500 kg, so the maneuverability of the MT-LB armored personnel carrier will be significantly reduced.

 

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The Triada-TKO company showed how the new Russian uniform VKPO 3.0 is produced, we previously talked about it, the link to the video is in the comments to the video. Since May 2023, 100,000 sets of military uniforms have been delivered to the troops, and soldiers have good reviews of them. The uniform set is being modernized; from 2024, the second version of the VKPO 3.0 uniform will be supplied to the troops. This will include new non-flammable underwear of the first layer, shoulder straps and the upper part of the suits will be made of fabric with “IR remission”. A set of waterproof and windproof field uniforms with thermoregulation has already been created. Currently, Russian troops are supplied with three types of military field uniforms. Military uniforms VKPO 2.0, produced by the company BTK-group, VKPO 3.0 produced by the company TRIADA-TKO and VKPO 4.0 produced by the company 545-design, are used by special forces units.

 

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The Kozelsky Mechanical Plant launched the production of Russian dugouts and shelters “Mole”. The dugout is made of sandwich panels; it can be quickly delivered to the desired location and can be assembled by two people in a few hours. When changing the location of soldiers, the dugout can be quickly disassembled and transported to another location. The dugouts are designed to accommodate 4 soldiers and can be equipped with sleeping places, a table, stools and a stove. The “Mole” dugouts are made according to the “thermos” principle - it is cool in summer and warm in winter, the dugout is reliably protected from moisture, insects and rodents.

 

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Footage of tests of the home-made Russian robotic platform “BRATISHKA”, created by Kazan designers. Initially, the Bratishka unmanned tracked vehicle was developed for the emergency evacuation of wounded soldiers during battle, but now its functions are being expanded. As can be seen in the video, the robotic platform has a low height and does an excellent job of evacuating soldiers. A smoke screen installation system has already been developed for the BRATISHKA robot; modules for installing anti-tank systems, electronic warfare systems, reconnaissance and other systems are being created. The possibility of launching a UAV from a robot is planned; a turret with automatic guidance for a machine gun is currently being designed. The robot body is solid-bearing and can be made of armored steel. The robot is controlled using a VR helmet, at a range of up to 2 kilometers, with a communication repeater the control range is more than 10 km. Most of the robot's components are made in China; work is underway to replace it with Russian analogues. The robot weighs 200 kg when equipped, is equipped with two engines and reaches a speed of up to 15 km/h, with a power reserve of up to 16 hours. Drive power from 7 to 10 kW

 

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A hybrid of the Russian T-80B tank and the Russian RBU-6000 bomb launcher. The RBU-6000 ship-borne rocket launcher, which was installed on the MT-LB transporter, was also installed on the Russian T-80B tank. Reportedly, one of the Marine Corps units was involved in converting the T-80B tank into a homemade MLRS with a caliber of 213 mm. Many people wondered why they were doing this; apparently, a large number of RGB-60 or 90R bombs had accumulated in the military warehouses of the Russian army; the firing range of such an installation is about 5500 meters.

 

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The commander of the Russian T-72B3M tank showed how the tank’s protection was strengthened. The tank is additionally equipped with the RP-377 electronic warfare system; we previously talked about it; the link to the video is in the comments to the video. The modernized T-72B3M tanks began to be produced in 2022.

 

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Footage of tests of the Arctic version of the Russian armored personnel carrier BT-3F, produced by Kurganmashzavod. The BT-3F armored personnel carrier is adapted for the conditions of the Far North and has an insulated hull and is equipped with an independent heating system that is capable of maintaining above-zero temperature in the cabin, even when the main engine is turned off. The Arctic BT-3F also received wide tracks, providing reduced ground pressure, which increased cross-country ability in virgin snow. The armored personnel carrier is designed to carry 15 people and can serve as a tactical command post and medical vehicle. The BT-3F is protected from heavy machine gun bullets, shell fragments and mines. The BT-3F is equipped with a remote-controlled combat module with a 12.7 mm machine gun. The module is equipped with an integrated thermal imager and laser range finder, automatic target tracking, and it is possible to deploy an unmanned reconnaissance system. On the BT-3F you can install a 14.5 mm machine gun or a 40 mm automatic grenade launcher. The BT-3F armored personnel carrier is equipped with a UTD-29 diesel engine with a power of 450 hp. and develops a speed of -70 km/h on the highway, and 10 km/h when moving afloat. Fuel range is 600 km. Crew: two people.

 

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Footage of the use of the Nona-M1 towed 120-mm mortar by Russian military personnel. The Russian 2B23 Nona-M1 mortar was developed by specialists from the Central Research Institute of Precision Engineering and entered service in 2007. Externally, it differs from the more familiar 2B14-1 "Tray" mortar and the 2S12 "Sani" mortar; having a rifled barrel, it can also use ammunition from the 2S9 "Nona-S" self-propelled airborne artillery gun. To aim the mortar, a modified MPM-44M mortar sight is used. The mass of the mortar in the traveling position is 514 kg. Rate of fire up to 10 rounds per minute. The target firing range of the Nona-M1 mortar with a high-explosive fragmentation mine is 7200 meters, and with a projectile - 8800 meters. When using active-reactive ammunition - up to 12800 meters. The mortar is brought into firing position in 30 seconds, the crew of the mortar is 5 people.

 

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The AVD company, manufacturer of Chekan armored personnel carriers, presented the new SBA Ladoga armored vehicle. The Russian armored vehicle SBA "Ladoga" is designed to transport personnel of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and special forces and to conduct counter-terrorism operations. According to the manufacturer, tests were carried out to compare the SBA Ladoga armored car and the Tiger armored car. Reportedly, the Ladoga self-propelled gun showed superiority over the Tiger armored car in such parameters as range, payload, cross-country ability and security. The SBA "Ladoga" armored car has an armored body, windows, and the engine compartment is covered with an armored hood. Armor class 5, according to GOST R 50963-96, which corresponds to level 2 of STANAG 4569 and protects against armor-piercing incendiary bullets 7.62mm x 39 and from mine explosions under the wheel or bottom. The vehicle is equipped with new axles with forced-locking bevel gear differentials, which increased the cross-country ability of the armored vehicle. The machine is equipped with a YaMZ-5347 diesel engine with a power of 215 hp. The weight of the machine is 7 tons, the estimated cost is 5 million rubles or $55,800.

 

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In Obninsk, at one of the private enterprises and in other cities, a retired tank driver, with the call sign “Architect” and volunteers, organized the production of Russian dynamic protection “Contact-1”, used to protect tanks. The “Contact-1” project is being developed with funds from volunteers, support and production of protection for tanks, and is carried out in all regions of the country. The production is well organized and a stamp has already been developed for even faster production of Kontakt-1 dynamic protection components. At the moment, as part of the project, more than 67 thousand Kontakt-1 dynamic protection units have been sent to the troops. About 300 dynamic protection units are installed on one tank; installation of the units on one side of the tank takes about 10 hours. Let me remind you that “Kontakt-1” is the first Soviet dynamic tank protection system developed in 1982, after which the improved “Kontakt-5” and “Relikt” appeared.

 

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The new RPL-20 light machine gun developed for the Russian army is ready for state testing. The machine gun was already presented earlier, but it was modified to meet the customer’s requirements. The RPL-20 machine gun was created taking into account military feedback collected during testing of the RPK-16 machine gun, which was considered as a replacement for the Soviet RPK-74 machine gun. The RPL-20 belt-fed light machine gun has an open rotary bolt and a long-stroke gas piston. Equipping a machine gun with belt feed reduces the soldier's mobility, but increases the machine gun's rate of fire. The RPL-20 machine gun has interchangeable barrels of different lengths, which allows you to change them depending on the tasks being solved, as well as in case of overheating. Currently the machine gun is available in 5.45×39 mm caliber; in the future it will be exported in 5.56 and 7.62 mm calibers that meet NATO standards. The machine gun has a folding stock with an adjustable cheekpiece. The weight of the machine gun with a short barrel is 5.2 kg, with a long barrel - 5.5 kg. The machine gun is equipped with a Picatinny rail for mounting sights and other accessories. The range of hitting targets with a machine gun is up to 500 meters, the rate of fire is 700 rounds per minute. Cartridge box capacity: 100 rounds.

 

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Footage of Russian military personnel training on the Terminator tank support combat vehicle. Previously, there were rumors that they would not be used, but judging by the video, the Russian Ministry of Defense will not abandon these combat vehicles and this project will continue to develop. It is worth noting that the video shows a new combat vehicle, without noticeable signs of wear. As the mechanic driver of the BMPT "Terminator" said in a short interview at the end of the video, the BMPT "Terminator" can evacuate from the battlefield on its own, without the help of evacuation equipment and without one track. According to him, it only takes a month to retrain from operating the BMP-1 to the BMPT Terminator combat vehicle.

 

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The commander of the Russian BMPT "Terminator" spoke about the advantages of the combat vehicle over tanks. The crew of the Terminator combat vehicle fires from a 30-mm 2A42 automatic cannon.

 

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Personnel of the work of Russian units of the engineering troops engaged in providing troops with fuel, special liquids, oils and lubricants. The video shows temporarily created underground bunkers and shelters with fuel and lubricants. This makes it possible to reduce the time required to complete tasks to ensure the uninterrupted supply of troops with fuel and lubricants. As can be seen in the video, the warehouses are dispersed over a considerable distance and are connected by fuel pipelines. All warehouses are autonomous, equipped for permanent residence of personnel, equipped with means of transportation, surveillance and communications. At the bases with fuels and lubricants, places for heating and intermediate feeding of tanker drivers are equipped. There is field laboratory equipment for assessing the quality of fuel using express methods.

 

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A Russian soldier of the “Kamerton” detachment showed how the gunner’s position inside the BPM-3 and how the gun is controlled. The Russian BMP-3 armored personnel carrier is armed with a 100 mm 2A70 gun and a 30 mm 2A72 automatic cannon. The crew of the combat vehicle is 3 people.

 

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Russian sappers have begun using drones to clear mines. First, the UAV operator detects an explosive object and determines its type. After that, a TNT charge with a fuse cord is attached to the drone’s release device. The length of the cord is calculated depending on the distance and flight time to the detected ammunition. The drone drops explosives and quickly moves away to a safe distance. Thus, sappers destroy planted explosive devices without risk to personnel.

 

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Personnel training of Russian crews of the Basurmanin infantry fighting vehicle. BMP-1AM "Basurmanin" was first presented in 2020; the infantry fighting vehicle is considered one of the best options for modernizing first-generation military equipment. Instead of a turret with a 73-mm 2A28 "Grom" smoothbore cannon, the BMP-1AM "Basurmanin" is equipped with a combat module with a 30-mm stabilized automatic gun 2A72, which has a more advanced combined sight. The Metis anti-tank missile system is used to combat enemy armored targets. In addition, the Russian BMP-1AM is equipped with the “Tucha” system, which allows the installation of camouflage aerosol curtains. In the BMP, the old radio station R-123M was replaced with R-168-25U-2 with improved characteristics. Also, the Basurmanin BMP has become more mobile compared to the first generation BMP-1, due to the installation of a UTD-20S1 engine and torsion shafts with increased energy intensity. In addition, the buoyancy and movement of the vehicle through water was improved due to the installation of displacement wings. The Basurmanin infantry fighting vehicle is equipped with a 300 hp engine. The maximum speed of the infantry fighting vehicle on the highway is 65 km/h. Fuel range up to 550 km. During the production of the BMP-1, from 1966 to 1983, at least 20 thousand combat vehicles were produced. According to 2018 data, about 1,000 infantry fighting vehicles are in service with the Russian Guard and about 7,000 are in the storage of the Russian Ministry of Defense. In addition, about 7,000 BMP-1s continue to be used by the armed forces of 30 countries.

 

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Russian Prometheus complex, robotization of armored vehicles. Russia has begun a full cycle of testing the Prometheus software and hardware complex, capable of converting any armored vehicle, including tanks, armored personnel carriers or infantry fighting vehicles into a remote-controlled robotic vehicle. The complex was developed by the Signal Research Institute. Military equipment equipped with the Prometheus complex is capable of moving along given coordinates without the participation of an operator, autonomously determining the best route, successfully avoiding obstacles, and also quickly processing information received using technical vision. The Prometheus complex is designed for installation on any serial model of military equipment. For example, on the BMP-3 it allows robotic functions of the driver and gunner. At the same time, the Prometheus complex does not affect the ergonomics of the cabin - standard seats for the crew remain inside.