Russian Military Technology : Updates and Discussions

Rare footage of the deployment of the Russian 96L6-TsP radar. The radar is part of the S-350 Vityaz SAM system. The 96L6-TsP radar can be synchronized with the S-400, Buk-M3 and S-300V4 SAM systems via the Polyana-D4M1 automated control system. In addition to detecting air targets, the radar can also detect 155 mm artillery shells on an ascending trajectory at a distance of 60-80 km. The radar consists of two active phased arrays - receiving and emitting, based on gallium arsenide microwave transistors and attenuators. The 96L6-TsP radar can detect targets with an effective reflective surface (EOS) of 0.1 sq.m at a distance of about 120 km, targets with an EOS of 0.01 sq.m at a range of 60 km, and targets with an EOS of 1 sq.m at a range of 230 km.

 
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.

 
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.

 
In Russia, tests of the small-sized torpedo UMT have begun. It is designed for use from all types of aircraft carriers. The new universal small-sized torpedo UMT was developed by the concern "Sea Underwater Weapons - Gidropribor", its tests are underway on Lake Ladoga. The Russian torpedo UMT can be used from helicopters, airplanes and heavy drones. The torpedo UMT is equipped with multiprocessor analog-digital equipment for detecting surface and underwater targets and issuing commands for their destruction. The torpedo provides active hydroacoustic homing on the target and has a non-contact warhead weighing 35 kg, the torpedo weighs 100-140 kg. The torpedo UMT is capable of hitting targets at a range of up to seven kilometers, the depth of target destruction is up to 450 meters. The torpedo UMT has an electric motor that accelerates it to 50 kilometers per hour.

 
The Russian Thunder drone, a wingman of the Su-57 aircraft. The Russian attack drone "Thunder" from the Kronshtadt company was shown again at the Army-2024 forum. This is the second, presumably simplified version of the Thunder drone, which was first shown in 2020. The simplification was probably made to reduce the cost of the project and to attract greater interest from potential customers. Now the UAV has a conventional power plant without a flat nozzle. When viewed from the side, the Thunder drone began to look like the Soviet Tu-141 Strizh UAV, which is now in service with Ukraine. It is worth noting that the Ukrainian Tu-141, due to an error, was able to fly unhindered over Romania, Hungary and Croatia. Perhaps based on this fact, they decided to simplify the design of the Russian Thunder drone. The Grom UAV is designed to operate as a wingman in the forward attack echelon in cooperation with manned aircraft, presumably with the Su-35 or Su-57. The UAV is designed to destroy ground targets in tactical and operational-tactical depth and perform reconnaissance missions. The Grom UAV has underwing and intra-fuselage weapon suspension points. The drone uses Kh-38 air-to-surface guided missiles, Izdeliye 85 missiles, as well as KAB-250 and KAB-500 guided aerial bombs. The maximum speed of the Grom UAV is 1,000 km/h, cruising speed is from 650 to 800 km/h, flight altitude is up to 12,000 meters, combat radius is up to 700 km. The takeoff weight of the drone is 7 tons, the payload is 2 tons.

 
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.

 
The crews of the Ka-27M and Ka-27PL of the Northern Fleet of Russia conducted exercises to detect and destroy a "submarine" of a mock enemy in the Kola Bay. The helicopters used anti-submarine aerial bombs in the waters of the Kola Bay. During the week, the pilots worked several flight shifts. The total number of flight hours of the crews was more than 20. The Russian Ka-27 helicopter is designed to detect, track and destroy submarines moving at a depth of up to 500 m at a speed of up to 75 km / h in search areas located up to 200 km from the base, with sea waves up to 5 points.

 
The Russian army received FAB and KAB guided aerial bombs with an increased flight range. The increase in the bombs' flight range was achieved by installing a modernized universal planning and correction module (UMPK). The new modules of the kits (UMPK) are equipped with a longer wing, in the photo you can see the difference in the wing length of the UMPK module. Instead of the current 50-60 km for FAB-500 bombs, the range of the new aerial bombs can increase to 78-85 km. In addition, tests of one of the most powerful Russian bombs, the FAB-3000M54, are also being completed with a new UMPK module. Bombs with UMPK are currently one of the cheapest and most effective means of destruction in Russian arsenals. Currently, UMPK is installed on KAB, FAB-250 bombs, OFZAB-500 incendiary aviation bombs, FAB-500T, FAB-500 M62 heat-resistant bombs, and FAB-1500 M54 and FAB-3000 bombs. The most powerful Russian high-explosive bomb, the FAB-9000 M54, is not yet used.

 
Aerostats with radar on board, for detecting drones, have been proposed to be deployed in Russia. It is possible that they will use the SKVP air defense system, we have shown it before. It is worth noting that in the 1970s in the USSR, in the Far North, aerostats with automatic radars were standard reconnaissance means. They detected targets without human intervention and transmitted information. In case of damage to the aerostat, they can lower the payload by parachute, technical information of the Val aerostat is on the screen. Currently, the Dolgoprudny Design Bureau of Automatics is engaged in the production of aerostats in Russia. DKBA aerostats are capable of lifting up to 900 kg of payload to a height of 3 to 4.7 km, which allows for the effective detection of low-flying targets even in difficult terrain conditions and over the sea. The capabilities of the aerostats include the creation of secure communications within a radius of up to 170 km and radar detection of targets at a range of up to 200 km, providing comprehensive control over the situation for a long period of time - up to a month.

 
The Russian company Nova-Labs has published footage of a quadcopter test designed to intercept drones. The interceptor drone is equipped with machine vision and is capable of independently recognizing and targeting a target. In the video, the drone deliberately misses the target - the drone has a specified divergence distance, this is done to avoid wasting a large number of drones. Drones are intercepted kinetically, when colliding with a target, the interceptor drone retains the integrity of its structure and can be used further. According to the developers from Nova-Labs, there are currently two ways to launch a drone interceptor. This is a start from a manual launcher and a start from a tripod. The price, flight time and other characteristics are not reported.

 
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.

 
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.

 
The Russian Navy has begun conducting a large-scale strategic command and staff exercise, Okean-2024, which will last until September 16. The military exercises will be held in the Pacific Ocean, the Arctic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, the Caspian Sea, and the Baltic Sea. All Russian fleets, including the Caspian Flotilla, will take part in the exercises. Ships of the Chinese Navy will also participate in the exercises with the Russian fleet in the Pacific Ocean. Four warships and a supply vessel are participating from the People's Liberation Army Navy of China. Ships of the Russian and Chinese Navy met in the waters of the northern part of Peter the Great Bay. The exercise will be conducted in a bilateral format, and Admiral Alexander Moiseyev, Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, will lead the exercise. Task forces of military command bodies and military contingents from foreign partner states of the Russian Federation have also been invited to participate in the exercise. All weapons will be used, including hypersonic missiles. The exercises involve more than 400 warships, submarines and auxiliary fleet support vessels. More than 120 naval aircraft and helicopters, about 7,000 units of weapons, military and special equipment, as well as more than 90,000 personnel. The tasks of the Ocean-2024 exercises include checking the readiness of the commanders of the Navy formations and units to lead units, solve non-standard tasks, and comprehensively use high-precision weapons and modern equipment. In addition, the command will have to expand interaction with the fleets of partner countries for joint work.

 
As part of the military exercises "Ocean-2024", footage of the launch of Russian cruise missiles "Kalibr" by the frigate "Admiral Golovko" of Project 22350 of the Northern Fleet of Russia was published. The flight range of the missiles "Kalibr", depending on the modification, is from 300 to 2500 km, it is worth noting that the data on them varies. Work is currently underway on the missiles "Kalibr-M", which will have a flight range of 4500 km and will be able to overcome missile defense and electronic warfare zones. The ship complex of the frigate "Admiral Golovko" can have up to 16 missiles "Kalibr".

 
Another batch of fifth-generation Su-57 and Su-35S aircraft has been delivered to the Russian Air Force. The number of aircraft is not reported. It also became known that as part of the expansion of production capacity, to increase the production volumes of fifth-generation aircraft, the construction of an additional workshop has begun, where Su-57 systems will be tested. Previously, work was completed to expand the flight test station. Today, the Su-57 is considered the most modern frontline aviation aircraft

 
The Russian army has started using FPV drones with thermite ammunition in Ukraine. Similar drones were previously spotted in the Ukrainian army. The composition of the thermal mixture is unknown, but Ukrainian drones use the ZAB-2.5P incendiary element from the Soviet incendiary bomb cassettes of the RBK ZAB series. Most likely, the Russian drone also has an incendiary element from a similar series. The incendiary elements of the ZAB-2.5 series are capable of burning through up to 5 mm of steel. Technical details of the FPV drones are not reported.

 
As part of the military exercises "Ocean-2024", the Russian Ministry of Defense, for the first time showed the interception of the Russian anti-ship missile P-270 "Moskit", which was used as a target. Fire was conducted on the missile Kh-41/P-270 from the SAM "Redut", installed on the Russian corvette of Project 20380. The anti-ship missile P-270 "Moskit" was shot down by the anti-aircraft missile 9M96D at an altitude of about 20 meters. The anti-ship missile Kh-41/P-270 is quite a difficult target, its speed can reach 3460 km/h, which is 2.5 times faster than all currently used NATO anti-ship missiles, in addition, it can perform anti-aircraft maneuvers.

 
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