Russia Land Forces and Vehicles Programs

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Review of Russian mechanics of the FV103 Spartan armored personnel carrier of Ukraine. Russian mechanics restored the Ukrainian FV103 Spartan armored personnel carrier of British manufacture. The FV103 armored personnel carrier was adopted by the British army in 1978, in 2007 it began to be decommissioned and later transferred to the Ukrainian army. Technical information about the FV103 is on the channel. The FV103 crew is 3 people, it is capable of transporting up to four soldiers. The FV103 armored personnel carrier was abandoned by Ukrainian units in the Artemovsk direction, after which it was evacuated by Russian repair units. Details in the video.

 

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At the Army-2024 forum, the Russian robotic tracked chassis MTS-15 "Clover" with a 122-mm howitzer D-30 was shown. The towed howitzer D-30, adopted into service in 1960, has now become self-propelled thanks to the robotic platform. It is now known that the Russian howitzer D-30 on the chassis MTS-15 "Clover" can be controlled at a distance of up to 500 meters. The howitzer "Clover" is reloaded by an automated loading system, cassettes designed for four shots, perhaps over time there will be more. The ability to control the howitzer MTS-15 "Clover" remotely allows you to protect personnel in the face of a large number of drones. The time to transfer the howitzer D-30 "Clover" from the marching position is 30 seconds. The maximum firing range is 15,300 m. The chassis load capacity is 15,000 kg. Maximum speed – 12 km/h. Fuel range 120-400 km.

 

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We publish another version of the homemade protection "Tsar-mangal" installed on the Russian tank T-72B3M. This type of protection most effectively protects the tank from FPV drones, but limits the crew's view and allows the tank to be used only as a self-propelled artillery unit. At the moment, no one in the world has come up with effective protection from FPV drones. Usually, such tanks are used as lead vehicles in a column of tanks, and the lack of visibility is compensated for by information received from drones. Tanks with such protection are also equipped with anti-mine trawls, but in this case it is not there. In addition to the homemade metal structure, the T-72B3M tank is equipped with dynamic protection "Contact-5" and "Contact-1".

 

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The head of the Chechen Republic of Russia, Ramzan Kadyrov, showed the American-made Tesla Cybertruck electric car. According to Ramzan Kadyrov, he received the Tesla Cybertruck electric car as a gift from American billionaire Elon Musk. According to the latest information, Elon Musk said that he did not make this gift. The Cybertruck electric pickup truck was modified in Chechnya, a large-caliber 12.7 mm NSVT machine gun was installed on it, the car will be transferred to the troops. Ramzan Kadyrov tested the car and was convinced of its power and reliability. He noted that the Cybertruck car is very suitable for the name "cyberbeast", as it resembles an invulnerable and high-speed animal. According to him, the car is capable of overcoming obstacles, it is very fast and maneuverable, in addition, the car is very comfortable and easy to operate. The carrying capacity of the Cybertruck is about 1.6 tons, on one charge the pickup truck can travel up to 800 kilometers. Production of the Tesla Cybertruck electric vehicle began in July 2023. Tesla Cybertruck can be purchased in Russia for 18 million rubles or 200 thousand dollars.

 

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Tests of the new 122-mm robotic SPG "Clover" began in Russia, it is worth noting, quite quickly for new equipment. SPG "Clover" was created on the basis of the Soviet 122-mm howitzer D-30, technical information about the SPG in the link to the video in the comments to the video. The Russian SPG "Clover" is equipped with a jam-proof command and telemetry communication channel, with an effective range of at least 500 meters, or a cable control channel, this allows the gun crew to work safely. Many criticized the automatic loader with a four-charge cassette, some sources report that it will be increased. Perhaps screens will be added to protect against FPV drones.

 

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The main stage of the Russian-Mongolian military exercise Selenga-2024 was held at the Choibalsan training ground in Mongolia. During the exercise, a joint Russian-Mongolian group of troops conducted a counter-terrorist operation to liberate a settlement captured by illegal armed groups. UAVs and FPV drones, Tiger armored vehicles, tanks and other equipment were used during the exercise. With the help of UAVs, servicemen identified target coordinates and adjusted fire. MiG-29 and Su-25 aircraft, as well as Mi-8AMTSh and Mi-24P helicopters, and aviation struck advancing columns of equipment and enemy manpower. BM-21 Grad MLRS and 2S3 Akatsiya self-propelled guns were used to inflict fire damage. In total, about 700 people and about 200 pieces of equipment were involved in the events. The Selenga exercises are aimed at combating international terrorism.

 

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The Kalashnikov Concern presented a new Russian underbarrel grenade launcher GP-46, it will be announced in September. The underbarrel grenade launcher GP-46 can be used with all Kalashnikov assault rifles. The caliber of the new grenade launcher is 40x46 mm, it is designed for NATO ammunition, as it was developed for a foreign customer. Subsequently, the new grenade launcher can be adapted to use Russian ammunition. The underbarrel grenade launcher GP-46 can be used both attached to the assault rifle and separately, using a special module, which is a detachable buttstock. Unlike Soviet underbarrel grenade launchers, which were fixed, the GP-46 is turned left or right for loading, after which it returns to the firing position. The length of the GP-46 grenade launcher is 38 centimeters, weight is 1.6 kg, the aiming range of fire in 50-meter increments is up to 400 meters. Today, the main underbarrel grenade launchers of the Russian army are the GP-25 "Koster", adopted into service in 1978, the GP-30 "Obuvka" - in 1989. And also the GP-34, a modernized version of the GP-30 and was developed in the early 2000s.

 

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A batch of new T-90M Proryv tanks of 2024 was sent to the troops by Uralvagonzavod. As reported, the tanks are equipped with electronic warfare systems against drones and a system of means to reduce visibility. This is not shown in the video. The T-90M tank is the most advanced tank in the T-90 family and is best suited for operations in modern combat conditions. The Russian T-90M tank significantly surpasses its predecessor T-90 in combat effectiveness, while retaining its advantages, such as reliability and minimal maintenance during operation.

 

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Footage of the testing of the Soviet anti-tank single-shot PTRD-41 rifle with a caliber of 14.5 mm by Russian militias at a testing ground. We do not know for what purposes the shooting was carried out, presumably it will be used in Ukraine to destroy light armored vehicles. The PTRD-41 anti-tank rifle of the Degtyarev system was accepted into service in 1941 and at one time was an effective weapon for destroying German tanks. The weight of the PTRD-41 anti-tank rifle is 17.3 kg, the firing range of the weapon is 1000 meters, the rifle is capable of penetrating 35 mm armor at a distance of 300 meters and 25 mm armor at a distance of 500 meters. The rate of fire of the PTRD-41 is 8-10 rounds per minute.

 

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Footage of a Russian underground military base in the Kherson region. The base is used for re-equipping, retraining and combat training of personnel of the Dnipro group of troops. The base is reportedly located at a depth of about 8 meters, it is camouflaged and almost impossible to detect from drones and satellites. There are rest areas for soldiers, classrooms, a weapons room, a utility room, a bathhouse, a shower, a kitchen, a canteen, storage and living quarters. The main purpose of the base is to restore the combat capability of units that have been on the front lines for a long time.

 

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An episode from the Russian film "Rembat", which tells about the work of servicemen of the repair units of the Russian army. You can find the full video online. The video shows the Russian T-90M "Proryv" tank and the replacement of the tank's turret. The video shows the removal of the turret from the T-90M "Proryv" tank, its chassis was damaged, and the installation of the turret on another tank, with an intact chassis. The operation to replace the turret is carried out in field conditions, which is quite difficult, usually this is done at the factory.

 

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Episode with the modernized 152-mm Russian Msta-SM self-propelled gun. The Msta-SM self-propelled gun was equipped with additional protection against drones, whether this was a factory or homemade version is unknown.

 

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Despite the fact that the Russian BMPT Terminator is rarely shown, the training of crews for these combat vehicles continues. Footage of training and interviews with crews are shown. During the training, servicemen improve their skills, share experience and new tactical techniques. The BMPT Terminator is designed to operate as part of tank formations to destroy enemy anti-tank weapons.

 

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As part of the Laros-2024 exercises, the first joint training of Russian and Laotian military personnel was held in Primorsky Krai. They were organized in preparation for the main stage of the Laros-2024 military exercises. During the exercises, the military will study the routes of tactical groups, terrain features, and also practice organizing communications between units.

 

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Russian mechanics inspected and restored the Ukrainian M2A2 Bradley ODS-SA IFV produced in the USA in 2012, technical information is on the channel. The M2A2 Bradley IFV was captured in the Novosyolovka area and towed by the evacuation group. Experience in using the M2A2 Bradley IFV showed that the combat vehicle has good protection due to the use of add-on BRAT dynamic protection blocks. A Russian analogue with a similar level of protection is the BMP-3M with 4S24 dynamic protection, a link to the video is in the comments to the video. At the same time, due to its large mass, the M2A2 Bradley IFV has lower maneuverability. The M2A2 Bradley IFV has a full ammunition load, consisting of M792 high-explosive incendiary shells and M791 armor-piercing subcaliber shells. There are also cartridges for the twin 7.62 mm M240C machine gun and TOW-2B anti-tank guided missiles.

 

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Episodes of the Russian mine-clearing vehicle BMR-3M, created on the basis of the T-90 tank. The mine-clearing vehicle BMR-3MA "Vepr" was created in 2007. The main purpose of the BMR-3M is reconnaissance, overcoming and demining of minefields. The BMR-3M is capable of making 2 tracks in anti-track minefields with a width of 800-870 mm at a speed of 40 km / h. The main difference between the BMR-3MA "Vepr" chassis and older vehicles is its enhanced anti-mine protection. To increase the level of protection against cumulative rocket-propelled grenades and ATGMs, elements of dynamic protection are installed on the BMR-3MA cabin and hull.

 

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Footage of the delivery of the German Leopard 2A6 tank to the Russian Uralvagonzavod has been published. The tank was previously used by the Ukrainian army. The plant's experts will analyze the tank's units, systems, and assemblies to assess the real military-technical level of various systems and the captured combat vehicle itself. The design of the 1,500-horsepower MB 873 Ka-501 engine and transmission will also be studied and their bench tests will be conducted. The Leopard 2A6 tank began to be produced in Germany by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann in 1997, based on the Leopard 2A5 tank. The main armament of the modernized tank is the new 120-mm smoothbore L55 tank gun from Rheinmetal with a barrel extended by 1.3 meters. The survivability of the Leopard 2A6 tank barrel is about 700 shots. Effective firing range: from a standing start - 3,500 meters, on the move - 2,500 meters. The tank received new control systems and a block with a transverse engine arrangement.

 

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Russian mechanics have restored a Ukrainian Kirpi armored personnel carrier, made in Turkey. The Kirpi armored vehicle was abandoned by a Ukrainian unit in the Kursk region of Russia after three wheels were damaged. During its evacuation by the Russian 83rd separate guards airborne assault brigade, the armored vehicle was attacked by a Ukrainian drone. Mechanics have restored the Kirpi armored personnel carrier, which is now used by Russian units. The Turkish Kirpi 4x4 armored vehicle was developed by the BMS company in 2009, technical information about it is in the link to the video in the comments to the video. Kirpi armored personnel carriers are well-rated by military experts and receive positive feedback in the Ukrainian army. Ukraine has received about two hundred Kirpi 4x4 armored vehicles, the main purpose of which is to transport personnel. Several captured Kirpi armored vehicles are reportedly already being used by the Russian army.

 

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Russian engineering units showed an episode of the creation of a pontoon crossing in the Kursk region of Russia. Pontoon crossings are created to move civilians, they are also used by army units. Work on installing a pontoon crossing or ferry begins with choosing a suitable location and conducting engineering reconnaissance. During reconnaissance, the safety of the original and opposite banks is checked, and the depth of the reservoir is also measured. Then a truck drives up to the river and drops sections into the water, which open in the water. As soon as the three links are connected, the BMK-460 tugboat, capable of carrying more than 50 tons, takes them for tow.

 

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The operation of the protective system of the Russian T-90M Proryv tank, filmed from a first-person perspective. The tank is equipped with the Shtora-1 optical-electronic countermeasure system. When the laser rangefinder installed on the enemy's ATGM is detected, the system is activated automatically. Examples of operation are also at the end of the video. The tank's turret rotates and the 902 Tucha launcher fires an 81-mm 3D17 aerosol munition. The 3D17 munition creates a smoke screen at a distance of about 300 meters from the tank. The smoke screen with metal particles camouflages the tank. The length of the smoke screen is 30-45 meters, the height is from 4 to 8 meters. The tank protection system with the 902 Tucha installation was developed in the 1980s, it has been tested by time but already needs to be modernized, since it does not protect against all ATGMs. In 2021, a new system based on 76 mm ammunition was developed, but there is no data on its adoption into service. The Russian protection system 902 "Tucha" is produced in several versions: 902A, 902B, 902V, 902G and 902U.