"Infauna" - what lies behind a strange name
We should start with a rather unusual name for the complex, which almost does not reflect its purpose, and even more so its characteristics. The specialists of biologists "infauna" means different animal organisms that live in the bottom sediments of lakes, rivers and ponds. One can only assume that when choosing this name for their apparatus, the creators saw a kind of analogy between the large number of tasks solved by the complex and the huge variety of living beings that make up the infawn.
However, as stated in such cases, story this is silent, published data that could confirm this thought was not found. But still, this name is a very specific model of technology, which has certain characteristics, purpose and capabilities. This radio-electronic complex has been sufficiently illuminated in open print and electronic sources.
The first information about the start of work on the creation of a complex of electronic intelligence (REER) and electronic suppression (REP) appeared in the media and the Internet in 2009. And in January of the same year, the first four vehicles equipped with the Infauna complex entered the troops.
In 2009, there was information that four years were spent on developing a unique complex. Many specialists from a number of enterprises in Voronezh, Moscow and St. Petersburg worked on the project. Comparing the time of the messages and the declared duration of the work, we can say that the development of the complex began in 2005. Mikhail Artyomov was appointed to the position of the chief designer, who now holds the post of Deputy General Director of OJSC Concern Sozvezdie, located in Voronezh.
At the same time, it became known that upon completion of the series of necessary tests in 2010, they would launch a serial production of the complexes. Practically, the state tests of the complex ended in the autumn of 2010. By the end of this year, they had to start mass production, and in 2011, they should switch to mass production. At the same time, the necessary number of specialists were started at the interspecific training center of the Russian Armed Forces, of which two crews of the Infauna radio suppression and radio intelligence complexes were subsequently formed.
According to the official website of the Ministry of Defense, published on January 16 2012, the four first vehicles equipped with this complex were delivered to the EW units of the Svir Airborne Division, which is based in Ivanovo, and the airborne assault brigade in Novorossiysk.
The scope of application of the newest multifunctional complex of electronic suppression and radio intelligence is the protection of armored and automotive vehicles and personnel from damage by radio-controlled mine-explosive devices, and means of optical and radio communications.
The complex has the ability to produce aerosol interference, which nominally allows you to use them to protect against high precision weaponsequipped with laser or video control systems. To solve problems of this type, the complex will be used in the units of the electronic warfare troops and the rapid reaction forces of the Russian army.
The multifunctionality of the complex is provided by technical means included in its composition. The media reported that the solution of a wide range of tasks is carried out with both traditional and the latest modern developments of means of electronic control of communications and control.
All this greatly expands the functionality of the complex and greatly simplifies the electronic suppression and installation of aerosol curtains. Among the distinctive features of the new development are the latest solutions in the field of wide-band and high-speed radio intelligence and techniques that provide a high radius for protection against mine-blasting devices with radio control.
The chief designer of the complex, Mikhail Artyomov, notes that it includes special equipment that amplifies the covered objects using aerosol curtains. According to him, for the creation of the "Infauna" were "the first in world practice" resolved the problem of integrating all the most effective at the moment protection methods that use electronic warfare.
The entire electronic filling of the complex is located on the modern K1Sh1 wheeled chassis, with the basis of the BTR-80, which has high technical and operational performance. The chassis can carry up to 1800 kg of various equipment with a total mass of the entire complex up to 12 tons. Experience of practical use has shown that this chassis will allow effective use of the complex in combat conditions.
In addition to the above, it can be added that, under the current conditions, the ongoing struggle against international terrorists and illegal armed formations, the Infauna complex will be in demand in hot spots around the world. Unparalleled at the moment, it will significantly increase the effectiveness of military units.
However, as stated in such cases, story this is silent, published data that could confirm this thought was not found. But still, this name is a very specific model of technology, which has certain characteristics, purpose and capabilities. This radio-electronic complex has been sufficiently illuminated in open print and electronic sources.
The first information about the start of work on the creation of a complex of electronic intelligence (REER) and electronic suppression (REP) appeared in the media and the Internet in 2009. And in January of the same year, the first four vehicles equipped with the Infauna complex entered the troops.
In 2009, there was information that four years were spent on developing a unique complex. Many specialists from a number of enterprises in Voronezh, Moscow and St. Petersburg worked on the project. Comparing the time of the messages and the declared duration of the work, we can say that the development of the complex began in 2005. Mikhail Artyomov was appointed to the position of the chief designer, who now holds the post of Deputy General Director of OJSC Concern Sozvezdie, located in Voronezh.
At the same time, it became known that upon completion of the series of necessary tests in 2010, they would launch a serial production of the complexes. Practically, the state tests of the complex ended in the autumn of 2010. By the end of this year, they had to start mass production, and in 2011, they should switch to mass production. At the same time, the necessary number of specialists were started at the interspecific training center of the Russian Armed Forces, of which two crews of the Infauna radio suppression and radio intelligence complexes were subsequently formed.
According to the official website of the Ministry of Defense, published on January 16 2012, the four first vehicles equipped with this complex were delivered to the EW units of the Svir Airborne Division, which is based in Ivanovo, and the airborne assault brigade in Novorossiysk.
The scope of application of the newest multifunctional complex of electronic suppression and radio intelligence is the protection of armored and automotive vehicles and personnel from damage by radio-controlled mine-explosive devices, and means of optical and radio communications.
The complex has the ability to produce aerosol interference, which nominally allows you to use them to protect against high precision weaponsequipped with laser or video control systems. To solve problems of this type, the complex will be used in the units of the electronic warfare troops and the rapid reaction forces of the Russian army.
The multifunctionality of the complex is provided by technical means included in its composition. The media reported that the solution of a wide range of tasks is carried out with both traditional and the latest modern developments of means of electronic control of communications and control.
All this greatly expands the functionality of the complex and greatly simplifies the electronic suppression and installation of aerosol curtains. Among the distinctive features of the new development are the latest solutions in the field of wide-band and high-speed radio intelligence and techniques that provide a high radius for protection against mine-blasting devices with radio control.
The chief designer of the complex, Mikhail Artyomov, notes that it includes special equipment that amplifies the covered objects using aerosol curtains. According to him, for the creation of the "Infauna" were "the first in world practice" resolved the problem of integrating all the most effective at the moment protection methods that use electronic warfare.
The entire electronic filling of the complex is located on the modern K1Sh1 wheeled chassis, with the basis of the BTR-80, which has high technical and operational performance. The chassis can carry up to 1800 kg of various equipment with a total mass of the entire complex up to 12 tons. Experience of practical use has shown that this chassis will allow effective use of the complex in combat conditions.
In addition to the above, it can be added that, under the current conditions, the ongoing struggle against international terrorists and illegal armed formations, the Infauna complex will be in demand in hot spots around the world. Unparalleled at the moment, it will significantly increase the effectiveness of military units.
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