Armament and military equipment of the armed forces. Organizational structure of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (RF Armed Forces)

What budget money is spent on defense spending can be seen by looking at the changes Russian army in last years. The latest species armaments have already begun to flow into various units of the Russian army. On February 23, we prepared an overview of the most effective military Russian technology.

1. "Typhoon"

The first batch of ultra-protected Typhoon trucks entered the Russian armed forces for testing in 2014. Each vehicle uses combined ceramic plate armor. No major damage or death personnel, "Typhoon" withstands an explosion of up to 8 kg of TNT under the wheel or bottom. The machines also have an information and control system GALS-D1M.

2. "Defender" Su-34

The first Su-34s entered service in 2014 in the amount of 16 units. According to its classification, the aircraft is a fighter-bomber. According to NATO classification, it passes as Fullback and belongs to the 4+ generation of aircraft. It was created on the basis of the Su-27. The aircraft can strike at ground and surface targets. It can also carry nuclear weapons.

3. Monomakh

In December 2014, a new nuclear submarine cruiser "Vladimir Monomakh" was launched and put into service with the Russian Navy. Today it is one of the best submarines in the world. Armed with a new complex intercontinental missiles"Mace".

4. "White Swan"

Two years ago, deliveries of upgraded Tu-160M ​​strategic bombers began to the RF Armed Forces. For the most part, engineers worked to improve the flight performance of the machine, in particular, the latest flight and navigation system was installed. The aircraft can reach speeds up to 2000 km/h. Without refueling overcomes ¼ of the earth's equator.

5. "Bakhcha"

BMD-4M "Bakhcha" completed military tests and began to enter service. This is a new maneuverable, airmobile, amphibious vehicle with high firepower designed for use by troops. The first batch of 64 vehicles was delivered in 2015.

6. S-400 "Triumph"

To date, the S-400 "Triumph" is only 7 units in the army, but in the future this machine will become a new standard for air defense. The S-400 Triumph station can simultaneously fire at 36 targets with up to 72 missiles aimed at them.

7. "Tornado"

Multiple rocket launchers MLRS "Tornado-G" of the latest model began to replenish the Russian army in early 2014. "Tornado" is a modification of the MLRS "Grad", has an increased rate of fire and a greater effective range. The installation can hit objects at a distance of up to 40 km.

8. MiG-31BM

Modernized MiG-31BM fighter-interceptors began to enter the army in 2014. Aircraft in the course of modernization received the latest control system. The target detection range was increased to 320 km and the engagement range to 280 km. The interceptor can hit up to 6 targets and "target" up to 10.

In conditions of strained relations with the United States, its allies and satellites, only the latest weapons of Russia become a guarantee of the country's security and the preservation of its state sovereignty. Let's talk about the newest samples nuclear missiles, tank, armor-piercing, small arms Russian army.

New types of nuclear weapons

The modernization of the Strategic Missile Forces is the most important task of the Russian leadership in the defense sphere, especially given the aging of Soviet nuclear weapons, the near end of their service life, the need to replace components previously supplied from Ukraine, where a coup d'etat took place in February 2014 and American puppets seized power.

The task is successfully solved. What kind of missiles newest generation designed to replace the old ones?

RS-24 "Yars"

RS-24 - three-stage intercontinental ballistic missile(ICBM) on solid fuel, which entered service instead of the RS-18 and RS-20A. The rocket was designed by the Moscow Institute of Thermal Engineering (MIT). The RS-24 is manufactured at the Votkinsk Machine-Building Plant, and the automatic launcher(APU) for the Yars mobile complex - at the Barricades production facility (Volgograd).

The flight control of the RS-24 (range reaches 12 thousand km) is carried out by the nozzles of the stage engines. The rocket is corrected by the onboard electronic computer system, taking into account data from GLONASS satellites. RS-24 is equipped with the latest anti-missile defense system. Improvements also affected the thermonuclear charge.

The large-scale supply of the Strategic Missile Forces units with RS-24 missiles began in 2018, the first Yars complexes were deployed in December 2009 after numerous tests were completed.

RS-26 "Frontier"

RS-26 with the launch complex "Rubezh" was developed with innovative approach to the design of rocket engines and the control system. The rocket stages are equipped with liquid fuel engines. Range - 6 thousand km. The formidable novelty is assembled at the aforementioned engineering plant in the city of Votkinsk (Udmurtia).

RS-28 "Sarmat" (ICBM)

The design of the new generation heavy ICBM "Sarmat" RS-28 began in 2009. The designers were faced with the task of developing the best possible replacement for "Satan" (RS-20 "Voevoda").

In October 2012, the Russian defense department generally approved the new project. In 2014, a cooperation of enterprises was formed, which was entrusted with the manufacture of rockets (Krasnoyarsk Machine Building Plant and allied companies), a full-scale model of Sarmat was built. In 2018, a number of tests of the RS-28 were carried out.

The new missile system has a unique ability to deliver warheads to the target using technology that makes it extremely difficult to repulse an attack even with the most modern missile defense systems. It is ready for "orbital bombardment" of the US and its allies with a successful bypass of anti-missile weapons through the South Pole.

It also provides for the use of Yu-71 Avangard warheads as a carrier of warheads, which increases the accuracy of the strike and makes it possible to destroy enemy strategic targets kinetic energy blocks even without a nuclear explosion.

The equipping of military units with new ICBMs will begin in 2021.

BZHRK "Barguzin"

"Barguzin" is a combat railway missile system, the creation of which started in 2013. The newly created BZHRK are designed to replace the Soviet "rocket trains" that were liquidated under the START-II treaty.

"Barguzin" was developed for installation on cars with launch complexes of the RS-24 missiles described above. One train is designed for six wagons with ICBMs, which corresponds to one regiment of missile troops, and five trains are equal to a division of the Strategic Missile Forces.

In 2016, the Barguzin successfully passed the throw tests. However, in December 2017 Russian newspaper"announced the closure of the topic of creating a BZHRK due to a lack of funds for the simultaneous financing of the production of Barguzinov and Avangard silo-based complexes, which replaced trains in the state armaments program until 2027 (GPV-27).

R-30 (Mace-30)

The Bulava-30 solid-propellant three-stage missile is designed to equip submarines of the 955 Borey series and submarine cruisers TK-208 Dmitry Donskoy. Its creation not only solved the problem of aging of the existing missile systems of submarines, but also greatly increased the power of the marine component of the domestic " nuclear triad". In particular, the developers have successfully implemented a system to overcome enemy missile defense.

MIT began developing the Bulava back in 1998. Serial production was launched in Votkinsk ten years later, and in 2018 the R-30 was adopted by the Russian Navy.

The maximum range of Bulava-30 reaches 11 thousand km. The launch weight of the rocket is 36.8 tons, the weight of the warhead is 1150 kg.

Samples of armor-piercing weapons

ATGM "Kornet"

Anti-tank missile systems 9K135 "Kornet" and "Hermes" were created in design office Instrument Engineering (KBP) of the glorious city of gunsmiths and the Hero City of Tula.

"Kornet", which differs from anti-tank predecessors in that the ATGM is controlled by a laser beam, and not by wire, is capable of turning tanks and other armored vehicles into a pile of metal, even equipped with the latest protective equipment. This was achieved by launching two missiles in one laser beam with a break less than the response time of the protection systems.

A modification called "Cornet-D" can also be used to destroy air targets moving at speeds up to 250 m / s, at a distance of up to 10 km and up to 9 km ceiling. It should be added that in the latest variations of the "Cornets" the "fire and forget" principle is implemented.

RK "Germes"

Hermes, which is also excellent at destroying armored vehicles, was originally developed as a multi-purpose RK for all or at least most of the military branches. It was created in the form of several variations for a variety of bases:

• "Hermes" - ground launchers;
• Hermes-A (pictured below) - for aviation, in particular, for Mi-28N and Ka-52 helicopters;
• "Hermes-K" - for equipping ships;
• Hermes-S is a stationary complex for coastal defense.

It also provides for the use of two-stage guided missiles "Hermes" with air defense systems "Shell C1".

MGK "Bur"

MGK BUR is a small-sized grenade launcher system with a reusable launcher and a single shot. It was created by the Tula KBP on the basis of the RPO-M flamethrower.

Characteristics of the grenade launcher:

• Caliber - 62 mm;
• Length - 742 mm;
• Weight - 4.8 kg;
• Grenade weight - 3.5 kg;
• Direct shot range - 650 m;
• Sighting range - 950 m;
• Armor penetration - depends on the type of shot.

MGK "BUR" was first presented to the public at arms exhibitions in 2010, and in 2014 it was put into mass production and entered service with the Russian Ground Forces.

New small arms

Automatic Kalashnikov 15

AK 15 is designed with the introduction of innovative technologies. Implemented the ability to shoot while holding the "Kalash" in one hand, bring it to a combat state in a matter of moments. Three shooting modes have been introduced - triple has been added to automatic and single.

The universal muzzle of the new AK allows you to shoot grenades from various manufacturing companies. The design of the "Kalash" includes Picatinny rails designed for mounting sights. The possibility of replacing the telescopic buttstock with a plastic one is provided.

Other important improvements:

• double-sided placement of the shutter button with a mass shift, which improved the accuracy of fire;
• shifting back the magazine lever, which made the machines more convenient;
• simplification of the device of a standard butt;
• closing the slot for ejection of cartridge cases;
• muzzle brake reduction;
• improved noise reduction;
• installation of a sight with the widest range of view.

AK-15 was put into serial production in 2016. Today, along with the AK-12, it is in the greatest demand on the CIS small arms market.

Two-medium ADS machine

Two-medium special ADS machine- an unsurpassed novelty, excellent shooting both on land and under water. Greater versatility adds the option of firing from the left or right shoulder.

The development of the ADS, which began in the Tula Design Bureau, was completed in 2007, after which a thorough fine-tuning followed the results of the tests. In 2013, the machine was approved for armament and began to be supplied to the special forces of the Russian Federation.

SVLK-14S

SVLK-14S "Dusk" is an ultra-precise, long-range sniper weapon in the world, capable of accurately hitting targets at a distance of 1.5-2 km and even up to 2.3 km. The rifle was created in 2012 by Vladislav Lobaev, and is produced under his personal brand "Lobaev Arms" both by order of the Russian law enforcement agencies and non-state buyers.

Sniper complex 6S8

6S8 - a large-caliber sniper rifle, which is manufactured at the plant. Degtyarev. Entered service in June 2013. Designed to destroy lightly armored and unarmored enemy vehicles, as well as openly located manpower at a distance of up to 1.5 km with cartridges of 12.7x108 mm caliber.

T-5000 OrSys

The ORSIS T-5000 rifle is a high-precision sniper weapon with manual reloading. An important feature is a sliding, longitudinally rotary bolt, lockable on two lugs. The barrel is threaded for mounting a muzzle brake-compensator.

The trigger mechanism is adjustable for trigger pull and trigger free play. You can put on a rifle trigger any geometry. Magazine capacity - five or ten rounds.

New military equipment

T-14 "Armata"

The T-14 is the world's first fourth-generation main battle tank (MBT). Created on the tracked platform "Armata" by UKBTM designers, produced by the Uralvagonzavod enterprise. Started developing in 2009. In 2015, the first batch of tanks was produced for the parade on Red Square on the day of the 70th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. Serial production began in 2017.

The design concept embodies the concept of "network-centric warfare", where the T-14 plays the role of an armored vehicle for reconnaissance, target designation and fire adjustment of self-propelled guns, air defense systems and T-90 tanks accompanied by its tactical level.

T-14 equipped the latest complexes active and dynamic protection - "Afghanite" and "Malachite", which:

• intercept anti-tank shells;
• blind the ATGM, preventing the tank from being hit by ATGM shots;
• reflect shots from RPG;
• destroy modern sub-caliber anti-tank shells.

The crew is located in the bow of the tank separately from the fighting compartment, the T-14 tower is uninhabited. This solution means that in the event of a detonation of the ammunition, the crew remains alive with a high degree of probability. The uninhabited tower also has a significant disadvantage - the deterioration of the tankers' orientation in what is happening on the battlefield.

Another feature of the T-14 is the presence of a radar station (RLS) with a phased array, which was previously equipped only with the latest fighter aircraft.

Tank armament:

• FCS (fire control system);
• smooth-bore gun 125-mm or 152-mm caliber with 45 rounds;
• RK "Reflex-M" for launching missiles through the barrel of a 125-mm gun or the "Kornet" described above, when using a 152-mm gun;
• anti-aircraft machine gun "Kord" 12.7 mm;
• PKTM 7.62 mm.

The maximum speed of the T-14 is 90 km/h. The fuel tank is designed to overcome without refueling 500 km.

"Coalition-SV"

In the “network-centric war”, self-propelled guns follow the T-14 across the battlefield in the distance, supporting the offensive with powerful artillery fire. The 152-millimeter 2S35 "Coalition-SV", created by the engineers of the Central Research Institute "Burevestnik" (Nizhny Novgorod), also participated in the Victory Parade, however, in the form of a small batch of self-propelled guns on the T-90 chassis, although it will go into serial production on the Armata platform .

ACS features:

• bulletproof booking;
• laser irradiation warning sensors;
• grenade launchers for setting smoke screens;
• machine for 50-70 shots;
• 152 mm gun;
• anti-aircraft machine gun;
• firing various ammunition, including guided ones.

The self-propelled guns have 90 rounds of ammunition, the rate of fire is 16 rounds per minute, and the firing range is up to 80 km.

T-15 "Kurganets" (TBMP)

T-15 "Kurganets" - heavily armored infantry fighting vehicle on the platform "Armata" with protective systems "Afganit" and "Malachite", like the T-14 tank. The machine is equipped with an uninhabited combat module AU-220M, equipped with an automatic 57-mm cannon, a coaxial 7.62-mm machine gun, Kornet-EM anti-tank systems and a perfect FCS. The vehicle's air defense system is capable of shooting down Apache-class drones and helicopters.

The crew of the Kurganets, like the T-14 tank and the Coalition-SV self-propelled guns, consists of three people. Landing - out of nine.

The speed of the T-15 is up to 50 km over rough terrain.

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Any technique becomes obsolete over time, more advanced units and devices come to replace some mechanisms. Traditionally, the army not only does not stand aside from innovations, but its modernization is one of the priority tasks of modern Russia. International competition in the issue of technical equipment of the troops forces the introduction of new technologies in the production of equipment for the armed forces. Today we will talk about the current equipment and weapons of the Russian army, as well as what combat units will replenish the military arsenal of our country in 2018.

Modernization-2017

It is known that, starting from 2017, Russia has also been modernizing the technical equipment of the army. In the next three years, at least 70 percent of the equipment and military equipment of the armed forces of the Russian Federation will be replaced with more advanced and powerful units.

This year, a part of the grandiose set of measures has been almost completely completed (several large deliveries of new military equipment are also expected in December). Since January, the Russian defense industry has produced and improved about 3,500 combat equipment units for the ground forces and navy, including:

• 16 new warships;
• 190 modernized units of aircraft and helicopters;
• about 800 units of tanks and armored vehicles built;
• over 150 anti-aircraft missile systems;
• about 2,000 units of automotive equipment for multi-purpose use.

Let us consider in more detail the sections of technology, consisting of this moment in service and undergoing modernization in 2017, and also get acquainted with the novelties of the Russian army, which are planned to be released in 2018.

Tanks and armored vehicles

Among tank vehicles, the T-90 model traditionally stands out, having undergone more than one degree of modernization and is a leader in terms of combat characteristics. However, this year the state order included the improvement of the T-72BZ tanks. Thanks to the work done on the modernization of the model (additional armor, new system fire control and automatic transmission), these tanks received a "second life" and in some respects are able to compete with the famous T-90.

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In the category of armored vehicles, the armed forces of the Russian Federation in 2017 received improved BMP-3 (the model almost completely replaced the BMP-2 in service) and BTR-82A (anti-fragmentation synthetic protection was installed on the upgraded units). Also, the ranks of airborne vehicles were replenished with several copies of the BDM-4M and BTR-MDM (a distinctive feature of these vehicles is the fact that they can be parachuted immediately with the crew on board).

Aerospace Force

The defense of the country's aerospace space is a priority and most urgent task, therefore, the armament of the Aerospace Forces is given Special attention. Undoubtedly, the main event of recent years has been the production and subsequent delivery to the troops of the new generation Su35S universal fighter (4 ++), which is by far the most advanced air vehicle in service with the Russian army.

In addition to the main "star", the Su-30SM and Su-34 (modernized for "ground work") continue to be supplied to the Aerospace Forces. The latter, by the way, are planned to be produced as part of government orders until 2020.

In addition, the flow of improved models of MiG-31BM interceptors continues, on which tremendous work has been done - in the new aircraft, the on-board equipment and systems responsible for controlling weapons equipment have been replaced.

As for the modernization of the helicopter fleet, the production of Mi-28N impact devices is expected next year. These helicopters are distinguished by high stealth from enemy radars, advanced armor and powerful weapons capable of inflicting pinpoint strikes against ground targets. Also in 2018, it is planned to supply unique Ka-52 vehicles - "Alligators" can hit enemy tanks, artillery and helicopters. The largest mass-produced helicopter in the world did not go unnoticed either - the Mi-26 was also upgraded and entered into the disposal of the Aerospace Forces updated.

In addition to the above pieces of equipment, some military units of the Russian Aerospace Forces have been replenished with weapons in the form of special complexes equipped with Grusha, Granat and Outpost drones.

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Strategic missiles

In such an important and very relevant category of equipping the army as nuclear weapons, the process of gradual modernization and updating of equipment is also going on. In particular, in 2018 it is planned to produce a completely new type of weapon - a railway missile system under the working name "Barguzin". Also, as part of the campaign to improve the nuclear military potential of Russia until 2020, the commissioning of such pieces of equipment as:

• RS-24 Yars(created to replace the RS-18 and RS-20 ICBM complexes in the country's arsenal);
• RS-26 Frontier(produced since 2014 and gradually adopted by the Strategic Missile Forces; in the future, it is planned to replace the famous Topoli with this complex);
• RS-28 Sarmat(in 2015, the production of the first elements of the complex was launched, at the moment the project is in the state of implementation).

Anti-tank weapons

The modernization and elements of anti-tank weapons did not bypass. This includes both vehicle complexes and individual means of destroying enemy tanks. To date, there is a gradual change of technical equipment with the commissioning of the following advanced modules:

• Kornet-D complex(anti-tank installation based on a car);
• Hermes complex(produced for arming the Ka-52 and Mi-28N helicopters; in addition, this complex is being produced jointly with the Pantsir S1 air defense system);
• MGK BUR(individual anti-tank grenade launcher);
• RPG-32 Hashim.

small arms

While not all possible military battles are fought through aerospace, individual small arms are still relevant, and there is room for improvement.

The ground forces are the backbone of the army of any country in the world, and the Russian army is no exception. The ground forces of the Russian Federation are one of the three main types of troops of the Armed Forces of Russia, their main task is to conduct combat operations on land.

Ground troops are the most ancient type of troops. In Russia, their history begins in the 13th century. The Day of the Ground Forces in our country is celebrated on October 1. This date was by no means chosen by chance: it was on October 1, 1550 that Tsar Ivan IV the Terrible issued a decree on the creation of a regular army from among selected servicemen. Therefore, in 2006, by decision of the President of the Russian Federation, the holiday "Day of the Ground Forces" was established on this day. Every year on October 1, Russians pay tribute to the memory of the soldiers who died defending the Fatherland.

Land forces of the Russian Federation: structure and strength

The ground forces of the Russian Federation for 2019 had a strength of about 300 thousand people. O. L. Salyukov has been the Commander-in-Chief of the Ground Forces since 2014.

Targets and goals ground forces can be divided into three groups:

• in peacetime;
• in a threatened environment;
• during the war.

In peacetime, the Ground Forces are obliged to maintain a high level of combat training, to ensure constant readiness for operational and mobilization deployment, and to create a reserve of weapons, ammunition and military equipment in case of war. Ground forces in peacetime participate in peacekeeping missions.

In a threatening period, the Ground Forces increase their numbers, provide conditions for rapid deployment, prepare military equipment and weapons for future conflict, carry out defensive measures, and increase the training of manpower reserves.

AT war time the deployment of the Ground Forces takes place, the main task during this period is to repel the aggression of the enemy and defeat him.

The Ground Forces includes several types of troops:

• motorized rifle;
• tank;
• rocket troops and artillery;
• Air Defense Forces of the Ground Forces;
• special troops.

Each of the above types of troops has its own structure.

The ground forces of the Russian Federation are divided into four districts. The territorial structure of the NE of Russia is as follows:

• western military district (two armies with headquarters in St. Petersburg and Voronezh);
• the central military district (two armies with headquarters in Samara and Novosibirsk);
• southern military district (two armies with headquarters in Stavropol and Vladikavkaz);
• eastern military district (it includes four armies, headquarters are located in Ulan-Ude, Belogorsk, Chita and Ussuriysk).

Armies consist of divisions, brigades, regiments, battalions, companies and platoons.

The ground forces of the Russian Federation can be divided into three components. The first group includes command and control bodies (headquarters) and communications, military units of constant readiness, which can perform limited tasks even in peacetime. Special attention is paid to such units in terms of manning (mainly contract soldiers), military equipment and weapons.

The second component includes parts of the reduced composition, which can perform limited tasks in peacetime conditions. In wartime conditions, such units should become the basis for the deployment of the army.

The third component includes strategic reserves.

Such a structure of the Ground Forces is optimal, since it allows saving state funds, while constantly having forces sufficient for use in local conflicts.

Military-industrial complex

Before proceeding to the description of the military branches, a few words should be said about the Russian military industry, in relation to the needs of the Ground Forces.

Russia inherited from the USSR a powerful military-industrial complex capable of fully satisfying the needs of the domestic armed forces. Furthermore, Russian Federation is one of the largest players in the arms market, and most of the domestic products sold on world markets are military equipment and weapons for the ground forces.

The Russian military-industrial complex fully meets the needs of the Ground Forces in small arms and ammunition for them, armored vehicles (armored personnel carriers, infantry fighting vehicles, tanks and other combat vehicles), artillery weapons and rocketry. This list goes on.

There are dozens of design bureaus and production associations in Russia that develop, test, produce and modernize military equipment and weapons.

Most of the weapons that are currently used in the Russian Ground Forces were developed back in Soviet time. However, in the past few years, an active modernization of the armed forces, including the Ground Forces, has been carried out.

The backbone of the Russian Ground Forces is motorized rifle troops. This branch of the military appeared in 1963. The main feature of motorized rifle troops is their high level of mobility and firepower.

The motorized rifle troops of Russia are equipped with both Soviet-made weapons and modern types of equipment created in recent years. This allows them to effectively hit any kind of targets.

In motorized rifle troops, in addition to the main units, there are tank, anti-aircraft, artillery, anti-tank units. There are also special-purpose units that can perform various tasks, including logistics, as well as deep reconnaissance behind enemy lines. All of the above significantly increases the firepower of this type of troops.

The main advantage of motorized rifle troops is their high mobility, which allows motorized riflemen to quickly switch from one type of combat operations to another and ensures their extreme tactical versatility. Motorized rifle units can alternate maneuver and strike, quickly concentrate in the right place and disperse if necessary.

Today, Russian motorized rifle units are armed with modern small arms, infantry fighting vehicles (BMP-1, BMP-2, BMP-3), armored personnel carriers (BTR-70, BTR-80, BTR-90), are fully provided with road transport, including its latest models. In service with motorized rifle units there are reconnaissance vehicles, anti-tank and anti-aircraft systems (both portable and self-propelled) and other types of weapons.

Russian motorized rifle troops participated in civil war in Tajikistan, on the side of government troops, was the backbone of the federal forces during the Chechen campaigns. Motorized rifle formations took part in the war in Georgia in 2008.

Currently, a new line of armored vehicles is being developed specifically for the Ground Forces on the Kurganets universal base, which they plan to put into production in the near future.

According to modern military doctrine, tank troops are the main striking force of the Ground Forces. Russia inherited powerful tank forces and several powerful tank building centers from the USSR. Back in 2005, the Russian army was armed with 23,000 tanks of various types and modifications. Gradually, they were removed from service, in 2009, only 2,000 vehicles officially remained in service.

The main task facing the country's military leadership in the first decade of this century was the modernization of the tank fleet inherited from the Soviet Union. One of the priority tasks for the development of tank troops in the period from 2005 to 2010 was the arming of tank units with the latest T-90 vehicles.

In parallel, work was underway to create a new generation of combat vehicles. In 2011, they decided to stop purchasing old equipment and concentrate on the development of a new Armata combat platform.

According to the official website of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, today the Russian army is armed with T-72 tanks (various modifications), T-80 and T-90. In addition, a large number of tanks of old models are on conservation. According to some sources, there are about 8 thousand of them.

Recently, the latest Russian tank of the latest generation "Armata" was shown to the general public. Based on it, they plan to create a whole family of new combat vehicles. Currently, state tests of this technique are underway.

In addition to directly tank formations, the tank troops also include motorized rifle (mechanized), missile, artillery and anti-aircraft units. As part of the tank units there are engineering services, units electronic warfare, automotive divisions. They can be given attack and transport helicopters.

Tank troops combine high maneuverability and firepower, and are highly resistant to weapons of mass destruction.

Although the importance of tank troops has declined relatively in recent decades, they still remain the main strike force of the Ground Forces and will undoubtedly retain their importance in the coming decades.

Modern tanks are able to overcome water barriers, conduct active fighting in the daytime and at night, to make rapid forced marches.

Every second of September, Russia celebrates the Day of the Tankman, remembering the invaluable merits of the armored forces in past wars and their significant role in strengthening the country's defense capability today.

Rocket troops and artillery

This type of troops also appeared in the early 60s of the last century. It consists of formations of operational-tactical missiles, formations of tactical missiles, rocket artillery large caliber, as well as cannon, rocket and howitzer artillery. The missile troops include mortar units and subunits artillery reconnaissance, supply and management.

The military doctrine states that this type of troops is the main means of inflicting fire damage on the enemy in battle. Rockets and artillery can also use weapons of mass destruction.

Today in service Missile troops consists of a large number of samples of artillery and missile weapons, mainly developed in the Soviet years.

Best known to the general public jet systems volley fire (MLRS) "Grad", "Smerch", "Hurricane". They were used by Soviet troops during the Afghan war, went through both Chechen campaigns and proved to be a very reliable and effective type of weapon.

Of the new developments, one can name the Tornado MLRS and the Iskander operational missile system.

In recent decades, the role of combat aviation has increased significantly. Planes have become faster, stealthier and deadlier. That is why there was a need for a separate type of troops, whose task is to cover the ground forces during hostilities or on the march. The Air Defense Forces of the Ground Forces also provide cover for military and civilian facilities in the near rear.

The air defense of the Ground Forces and the air defense, which protects the entire territory of the country, should not be confused - these are two different types of troops.

The task of the air defense of the Ground Forces is to detect enemy air assets against the troops being covered and to destroy them. In addition, the air defense forces are responsible for missile defense in their area of ​​coverage.

October 1941 can be called the date of birth of the air defense of the Ground Forces, it was then that by the decision of the military command the entire air defense system was divided into front-line and general, whose task was to defend objects in the Soviet rear.

The Air Defense Forces of the Ground Forces are armed with anti-aircraft systems, which make it possible to deal with air targets at all ranges of heights and speeds.

Long-range air defense systems include various modifications of the S-300 complex, which have a range of destruction of air targets up to 100 km. Anti-aircraft systems operating at medium distances include modifications of the Buk and Kub complexes. The range of their destruction is about 30 km (for the latest Buk - 70 km), the height of interception of the latest modifications of the Buk exceeds 50 km.

To anti-aircraft missile systems, which can destroy targets at a distance of up to 30 km, also include the Tor (various modifications) and Krug systems. Currently, obsolete Tor systems are being modified to more modern ones.

The air defense forces are also armed with close combat systems that allow you to destroy air targets at distances up to 10 km. These include various modifications of the Strela anti-aircraft complex. There are also portable anti-aircraft systems (MANPADS) that can be used at relatively short distances. These include MANPADS "Strela", "Igla" and "Verba". Last anti-aircraft missile system was adopted in 2014.

A military conflict is not only a soldier with a weapon in a trench or behind the levers of a tank. modern warfare This is primarily a logistical challenge. In order for a fighter on the front line to fight and effectively destroy the enemy, he needs to provide a lot of things. And above all, deliver him to the battlefield himself.

Automobile, railway and road troops are directly involved in the transportation of personnel, military equipment and material resources.

Engineering troops are engaged in the construction of fortifications, overcoming water barriers, installation and clearance of minefields. As part of the engineering troops there are units of engineering intelligence.

RKhBZ are designed to eliminate the consequences of the use of weapons of mass destruction by the enemy. This type of troops is also used to eliminate the consequences of man-made disasters.

The pipeline troops are designed to lay main pipelines and supply the troops with fuel and lubricants. The task of these units is to supply a sufficient amount of fuel for tens and hundreds of kilometers.

The main task of the signal troops is to ensure coordination between various military units and structures. It is precisely the well-established communication that makes it possible to promptly command troops, timely use various types of weapons, and avoid enemy retaliatory strikes.

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The Ministry of Defense decides on what kind of weapons to equip the latest Ratnik combat equipment, choosing between AK-12 assault rifles of the Kalashnikov concern or AEK-971 of the Degtyarev Kovrov plant. While this issue is under consideration, the "Warrior" is armed with modernized samples of time-tested weapons, about what kind of weapon it is, we read further.

According to the developer - the Kalashnikov concern - the kit, which received the code "Body kit", will allow 1.5 times to increase combat capabilities machine. The gunsmiths calculated this indicator according to the criterion "frequency of destruction" at a distance of up to 300 meters at any time of the day and in different climatic conditions.

"Kit" includes several key elements. This is a new muzzle brake compensator.

With it, the recoil decreased and the flash when fired almost disappeared. Infrared laser pointer. You can see its beam only through a night vision device. Ergonomic handle and length-adjustable stock. The receiver cover and handguard are equipped with Picatinny rails. With it, you can install a collimator sight, a flashlight and a vertical handle to hold the weapon with your second hand on the machine.

The new upgrade kit for the AK-74 Kalashnikov assault rifle, according to the developers, will make this proven, but already outdated weapon suitable for use with the Ratnik.

Large-caliber sniper rifle ASVK (Kovrov)

This rifle is a further development of the large-caliber sniper rifle KSVK. Like its predecessor, ASVK is designed to fire 12.7 mm cartridges. Depending on the type of ammunition, a rifle can hit both manpower and lightly armored enemy vehicles.

Compared to the previous model, ASVK is lighter - about 9 kilograms versus 12.5. However, such relief was given due to the shortening of the trunk. And this, in turn, led to a decrease in the aiming range, it is 1200 meters (KSVK hits 1500 meters).

ASVK - a five-shot rifle with a longitudinally sliding rotary bolt. Made according to the bullpup scheme, when the trigger is located in front of the magazine and the trigger mechanism of the weapon.

Upgraded SVDM sniper rifle

The main innovation of the modernized SVD are folding bipods. The main variant of sniper shooting is from a prone position. In such cases, you always have to put something under the weapon or hold it under the forearm with your second hand. Bipod solved this problem, they are adjustable in height.

On the cover of the receiver there is a Picatinny rail, on which you can mount modern optical sights, including those of foreign production. Previously, the mounting bar at the SVD was located on the side and regular sights PSO-1, 1PN93 and some others were attached to it.

A new adjustment mechanism appeared at the “cheek” of the butt. With it, the shooter can adjust the height and position of the "cheek" under individual characteristics.

However, the main advantage of the new rifle is its heavier barrel. Due to its thickness, it was possible to increase the accuracy of fire during overheating.

Submachine gun "Vityaz"

PP-19-01 "Vityaz" became a continuation of the line of submachine guns "Bizon", which were created by order of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs since 1993. The new sample was designed taking into account the requirements received from the special forces detachment of the internal troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs "Vityaz". From the special forces, he received the name.

"Vityaz" is designed on the basis of the Kalashnikov AKS-74U, the unification of parts is 70%. In particular, the trigger mechanism, receiver and fuse are identical to AK parts.

"Vityaz" is unpretentious in terms of the use of ammunition. The submachine gun can be loaded with both Russian 9x19 mm cartridges, including 7N21 cartridges with an armor-piercing bullet, and foreign Parabellums of the same caliber.

The choice of 9-millimeter ammunition is due to the fact that the Vityaz is intended for use in urban areas and indoors, that is, in an environment where there is a high probability of ricochet. AT this case caliber 9 × 19 mm turned out to be the most optimal - compared to 5.45 mm caliber bullets used in automatic cartridges, 9 mm ricochet is much less.

SV-98 sniper rifle

The SV-98 was developed on the basis of the Record-CISM 7.62 mm sports rifle. One of the key differences between this weapon and the SVD is the manual reloading bolt.

This design provides a high speed of the bullet when fired, since the energy of the powder gases is not spent on pushing the piston of the bolt carrier (as in SVD and Kalashnikov assault rifles), but is entirely aimed at pushing the bullet out of the barrel.

The rifle is equipped with a low-noise shooting device. It is not capable of completely drowning out the sound of a shot, but it can blur its sound portrait so that the enemy does not guess the type of weapon used.

Initially, she was going on a wooden bed. In the new version, the rifle is assembled on an aluminum stock. This made her immune to climate change. Rifles with a "wood" are already in service in the Russian security forces, they were used in real combat operations.

And the sample shown in the photo is experimental, now its testing is ongoing.