Russian Ka-52M attack helicopters have reportedly received the latest 30mm remote-detonating munitions for countering UAVs. The Ka-52 helicopter can reportedly engage 25 or more drones in just a few sorties using the new munitions. Rostec recently announced the development of a 30mm shrapnel projectile with a remote-controlled fuse, designed to effectively engage drones. Such munitions were previously developed by NPO Pribor. The targeting system reportedly calculates the most advantageous detonation point based on the target's flight trajectory, allowing the drone to be hit with shrapnel. Detonation time is entered automatically via an optical line. The remote-detonating projectile is designed for firing from the 2A42 automatic cannon, which is installed, among other things, on airborne combat vehicles, the Terminator BPMT, and the Mi-28NM and Ka-52M helicopters.
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Uralvagonzavod has sent a batch of modernized BREM-80 armored recovery vehicles to the Russian Armed Forces. The BREM-80U was also previously demonstrated. "The key upgrade to the BREM-80 is the increased crew protection and a new mechanized coupling. This device allows the BREM crew to recover damaged equipment without abandoning the vehicle. The BREM is sometimes used as an "assault tank," for paving roads in populated areas. The upgraded BREM-80 features side protection similar to that found on the T-80BVM tank, a slatted screen, and an electronic warfare system to protect against drones. The GTD-1250 gas turbine engine increases the BREM's mobility. The BREM-80 has a crew of four and is based on the T-80 tank chassis, modified based on combat experience.
Shill video reveals some useful information. Geran engine now features new improvements to increase power and payload. It is now 100% homegrown fully import substituted and sanctions proof. Originally this engine is based off a commercial German design. Rate of production is around 1000 a month, which indicates to me that is probably the true rate of production of Gerans a month. This suggests Ukrainian accounts of drone numbers attacking them to be exaggerated with hundreds attacking every few days. Video reports that some Gerans are equipped with laser blinders that knock out the optical systems of interceptor drones.
The "High-Precision Complexes" holding of the Rostec State Corporation, on the eve of Defender of the Fatherland Day, delivered to the Russian Defense Ministry another batch of anti-aircraft guided missiles for the "Pantsir" family of systems. Both standard anti-aircraft guided missiles and mini-anti-aircraft guided missiles for close interception were shipped to the troops
The mini-anti-aircraft guided missiles for "Pantsirs" allow increasing the ammunition load in the launcher guidance systems from 12 to 48 missiles. At the same time, the number of weapons can vary depending on the combination of standard anti-aircraft guided missiles and mini-anti-aircraft guided missiles.
"The 'Pantsir' family of anti-aircraft missile systems are among the most effective air defense systems. They reliably protect the Russian sky and confirm their characteristics in real conditions. They have destroyed complex targets, including the ATACMS and Storm Shadow missiles, and won a duel with the high-speed HARM. At the same time, today, along with standard missiles for the system, new mini-anti-aircraft guided missiles are used for a wide range of targets, including small unmanned aerial vehicles," said Rostec State Corporation.
The mini-anti-aircraft guided missiles for "Pantsirs" are designed to combat a wide range of targets in the close zone. Earlier, during the tests, the main characteristics of the products and the correctness of the technical solutions implemented in them were confirmed.
The mini-anti-aircraft guided missiles for "Pantsirs" allow increasing the ammunition load in the launcher guidance systems from 12 to 48 missiles. At the same time, the number of weapons can vary depending on the combination of standard anti-aircraft guided missiles and mini-anti-aircraft guided missiles.
"The 'Pantsir' family of anti-aircraft missile systems are among the most effective air defense systems. They reliably protect the Russian sky and confirm their characteristics in real conditions. They have destroyed complex targets, including the ATACMS and Storm Shadow missiles, and won a duel with the high-speed HARM. At the same time, today, along with standard missiles for the system, new mini-anti-aircraft guided missiles are used for a wide range of targets, including small unmanned aerial vehicles," said Rostec State Corporation.
The mini-anti-aircraft guided missiles for "Pantsirs" are designed to combat a wide range of targets in the close zone. Earlier, during the tests, the main characteristics of the products and the correctness of the technical solutions implemented in them were confirmed.
The first footage of the Russian robotic platform NRTK "Courier" being used for radiation reconnaissance. In the video of the exercise, the NRTK "Courier" robot measures background radiation in the area using an IMD-7 dosimeter. The robot places marker flags at suspected points of excess radiation. Technical information on the IMD-7 dosimeter is shown on the screen.
Zircon is family of missile systems. there many programmes about it in Arabic media. Prizes are given much later after the fact.
This as official you can get about the speed 10,000km/hr with range exceeding 1000km. flight altitude 20 to 28km.
Onyx share launch platform maximum altitude 14km. Zircon is like double of it.
I have seen launches of it but from initial visuals it does not exceed Onyx acceleration. Ramjet Onyx which may or may not be hypersonic now as the old word supersonic is from 1980s but range is triple.
The word hypersonic they also associate with solid fuel missiles like R-37M but that is much older technology still sustain mach 6 over long distances. There is no other AAMs they called hypersonic until now.
This as official you can get about the speed 10,000km/hr with range exceeding 1000km. flight altitude 20 to 28km.
Onyx share launch platform maximum altitude 14km. Zircon is like double of it.
I have seen launches of it but from initial visuals it does not exceed Onyx acceleration. Ramjet Onyx which may or may not be hypersonic now as the old word supersonic is from 1980s but range is triple.
The word hypersonic they also associate with solid fuel missiles like R-37M but that is much older technology still sustain mach 6 over long distances. There is no other AAMs they called hypersonic until now.
Difference is flight profile, Zircon can have a ballistic trajectory with much increased range, or fly a suppressed cruise trajectory and have ~1000km range. AAM's are pretty much only flown in a ballistic loft. Zircon is maneuverable with suppressed flight profile. Only negative point towards it being a HCM is that it is not air breathing. Zircon in cruise is also much faster than Mach 6. Some simply call Zircon a powered HGV. Zircon's sustainer motors have small variability in thrust that it can control, similar to air breathing engine, but it is small.
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Presence of solid rocket motor fuel does not negate the possibility of an air breathing engine. Besides multistaging, solid rocket motor fuel could be packed inside the ramjet /scramjet combustion chamber. Like kh22 and meteor do it. I don't think there is enough hard evidence out there to make a final conclusion on whether zircon has or doesn't have an air breathing motor component.