Footage of a Russian 203-mm 2S7 "Pion" self-propelled gun crew operating. The 2S7 is the most powerful howitzer in the Russian army, used by soldiers of the 45th Artillery Brigade of the "West" group of forces. The 2S7 "Pion" howitzer was developed in the USSR in 1975 and later modernized to the 2S7M "Malka" version. The howitzer can fire shells with a nuclear warhead, equivalent to approximately 2 kilotons of TNT. The howitzer is equipped with a 2A44 artillery gun weighing 14.6 tons. Technical specifications of the 2S7 self-propelled gun are on the screen. The howitzer is operated by seven personnel and is capable of hitting targets at a range of 47.5 kilometers using rocket-assisted projectiles. The rate of fire of the "Pion" self-propelled gun is 1.5-2 rounds per minute. Russia currently has 50 2S7M Malka howitzers and 75 2S7 Pion howitzers in service. 160 2S7 Pion howitzers are in storage as of 2024. The Ukrainian army also uses the 2S7 Pion howitzer.
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1500 further employees for UEC UMPO. this will be like 30,000 employee firm. i dont think there is any other engine manufacturer with so many employees in one city. there is no reason Su-57 built is not hundreds per year when they done with Su-35.
modernized S300V4 december 2024 and it still expect further modernization. air defense is continous modernization and is much faster than fighter modernization.
modernized S300V4 december 2024 and it still expect further modernization. air defense is continous modernization and is much faster than fighter modernization.
Samara state university developing PD-8V for Mi-26. PD-8 was developed by UEC Saturn but PD-8V by UEC Kuzentov.
Russia has alot of talent if regional centers are developing these engines at different locations.
Just few days ago Putin was telling to raise automation all areas of life by over Ten times and Russian defense factories are already automated. once that all aspect automation happens than they can think about export unmann systems. the bar is very high.
Russia has alot of talent if regional centers are developing these engines at different locations.
Just few days ago Putin was telling to raise automation all areas of life by over Ten times and Russian defense factories are already automated. once that all aspect automation happens than they can think about export unmann systems. the bar is very high.
A crew from the 46th Artillery Brigade operates a 240mm Russian 2S4 Tyulpan self-propelled mortar. The 2S4 combat vehicle, weighing 27 tons and powered by a diesel engine producing over 500 hp, is currently the most powerful self-propelled mortar in the Russian army. Russia currently has 39 2S4 Tyulpan self-propelled mortars in service and 160 in storage, as of 2024.
Technical information about the 2S4 Tyulpan
Technical information about the 2S4 Tyulpan
A test episode of the Russian homemade Malvina rocket-launched platform, the system's preliminary designation. The system is armed with two 220mm thermobaric rockets. The same ammunition is used in the TOS-1A Solntsepyok multiple launch rocket system. Technical data is not yet available. The system's firing range could be up to 15 km.
12 launchers and 12 loading vehicles were ordered for further evaluation in combat. The Sarma is basically a mini Tornado-S with six tubes, the size allowing for increased mobility for quicker scoot and a smaller size to make it easier to conceal.
Hmm, makes me wonder about the Uragan-1M which is already have said to enter service in small numbers. The Russian Army might want to have something with a smaller footprint instead with a potentially lower cost.
Article explains the comeback of towed artillery over SPGs. It has everything to do with concealment and utter simplicity. If hit, their simplicity makes them more survivable and repairable. They're cheaper and you can rely on different vehicles to tow them.
I said it before and I will say it again. The D-30 howitzer should be manufactured again.
Hmm, makes me wonder about the Uragan-1M which is already have said to enter service in small numbers. The Russian Army might want to have something with a smaller footprint instead with a potentially lower cost.
Article explains the comeback of towed artillery over SPGs. It has everything to do with concealment and utter simplicity. If hit, their simplicity makes them more survivable and repairable. They're cheaper and you can rely on different vehicles to tow them.
I said it before and I will say it again. The D-30 howitzer should be manufactured again.
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The "Uralvagonzavod" Concern has delivered the IMR-3M to the troops
On the eve of the Day of the Russian Engineer Troops, another batch of IMR-3Ms was sent to the Russian Army.
This unique engineering vehicle is actively used during the Special Military Operation. Based on the results of its application and taking into account the military's suggestions, the IMR-3Ms, like tanks, are being equipped with electronic warfare systems and additional anti-drone protection.
The third-generation mine-clearing vehicle is based on the T-90 tank platform with an enhanced level of radiation protection.It carries a universal hydraulic bulldozer blade.It is equipped with a telescopic boom, which performs several functions: manipulator, grabber, bucket with a straight and reverse shovel, scraper and loosener.The tracked mine trawl with an electromagnetic attachment allows the IMR-3M to independently overcome minefields and create passages in mine barriers.The Uralvagonzavod concern delivered a batch of IMR-3M engineering mine clearing vehicles to the Russian engineering troops. The IMR-3M mine clearing vehicle is designed to create column routes in difficult terrain for troop advancement, as well as to create passages through minefields. The IMR-3M is based on the T-90 tank chassis and was accepted into service in 1999. The IMR-3M engineering vehicle can be used as an "assault tank," capable of demolishing non-permanent buildings and creating breaches in walls. The IMR-3M is equipped with a universal hydraulic dozer blade and a mine sweeper with an electromagnetic attachment. The IMR-3M also has a telescopic boom that performs several functions: a manipulator, a grapple, a bucket with a forward and reverse shovel, and a scraper-ripper. The IMR-3 is known in the military as an "engineering tank," as it is armored like a tank. Technical information about the IMR-3 is shown on the screen. The IMR-3M engineering vehicle is armed with a 12.7mm machine gun and is operated by two soldiers. The IMR-3M weighs 48 tons and reaches speeds of up to 60 km/h, with a range of up to 500 km.
The Uralvagonzavod concern delivered a batch of IMR-3M engineering mine clearing vehicles to the Russian engineering troops. The IMR-3M mine clearing vehicle is designed to create column routes in difficult terrain for troop advancement, as well as to create passages through minefields. The IMR-3M is based on the T-90 tank chassis and was accepted into service in 1999. The IMR-3M engineering vehicle can be used as an "assault tank," capable of demolishing non-permanent buildings and creating breaches in walls. The IMR-3M is equipped with a universal hydraulic dozer blade and a mine sweeper with an electromagnetic attachment. The IMR-3M also has a telescopic boom that performs several functions: a manipulator, a grapple, a bucket with a forward and reverse shovel, and a scraper-ripper. The IMR-3 is known in the military as an "engineering tank," as it is armored like a tank. Technical information about the IMR-3 is shown on the screen. The IMR-3M engineering vehicle is armed with a 12.7mm machine gun and is operated by two soldiers. The IMR-3M weighs 48 tons and reaches speeds of up to 60 km/h, with a range of up to 500 km.