Russia will have a new way to destroy the "big guns"
On December 2, the Russian holding Roselektronika, which is part of Rostec, officially announced the completion of state tests of the promising sound thermal artillery reconnaissance complex 1B75 Penicillin. Now the road to the troops opens in front of the complex, and already in 2020 the first production samples will go into the army. Literally on the eve News from the manufacturer, the American edition of The National Interest published a new article in which it gave the Penicillin complex its assessment.
An article entitled "Russia Might Have a New Way to Kill the Army's 'Big Guns'" ("Russia could have a new way to destroy the" big guns ") was prepared by Mark Episkopos. It was published on December 1 under The Buzz and Security. Ironically, the American author was not able to find out the latest news about the Penicillin complex in time and mention them in his article.
The article begins with a reference to the events of the recent past. In August of this year, at the international military-technical forum Army-2018, the Russian state corporation Rostec showed the final version of its advanced development in the field of artillery intelligence. The corporation-developer believes that its new product Penicillin will be a breakthrough in the field of intelligence for artillery - exactly the same as the eponymous antibiotic in medicine.
To understand the main features of the Russian "Penicillin", the American author proposes to consider the "traditional" means of artillery reconnaissance currently used. Systems such as the American intelligence complex Hughes AN / TSQ-51 and the Swedish-Norwegian ARTHUR (Artillery Hunting Radar) use general operating principles. They are radars that can determine the trajectory of a flying artillery shell. Based on the trajectory data, the munition’s flight speed is determined, and its starting point is calculated.
M. Episcopos indicates that the radar stations of artillery reconnaissance make it possible to detect targets at relatively large distances - first of all, this refers to large-caliber shells, which reflect radio signals well. Modern radars are also capable of tracking unmanned aerial vehicles. At the same time, such systems with a certain difficulty mark smaller goals. For example, mortar mines are effectively tracked only at smaller distances.
Another problem of the intelligence locator is the possibility of its detection or suppression using electronic warfare. This problem can be solved by choosing the right position for the radar, which reduces its visibility for electronic reconnaissance systems and the enemy's electronic warfare. Finally, the enemy may attempt to suppress the identified reconnaissance locator with artillery fire.
On this note, M. Episcopos proceeds to the consideration of the Russian intelligence complex 1B75 "Penicillin". The structure of this system includes a large stabilized platform, four sound-thermal "locator", as well as a module of optical-electronic equipment. All these tools provide detection of sound vibrations and kinetic energy. The availability of six television and six thermal imaging cameras contributes to the rapid processing of data and the effective search for objects. When moving to the transport position, the mast with optical devices is folded and placed on the base machine.
According to the Rostec state corporation, the new artillery reconnaissance complex, with the joint use of all of its staffing facilities, is able to quickly and effectively calculate data on threats. The firing position of the enemy's artillery, located at a distance of 25 km from the complex, is detected within 5 seconds. In addition, the complex is able to assess the accuracy of friendly artillery firing and determine the point of impact of the shells. It is curious that in this paragraph the author of The National Interests left a link to the recent article "Military Review" dedicated to the complex 1B75.
The thermal-thermal sensors of the complex are so sensitive that they can detect even the slam of a closing door. According to Rostec, the intelligence complex is as automated as possible. This helps reduce the possible negative impact of the "human factor".
The Penicillin complex does not use radar and electromagnetic waves, like other modern artillery reconnaissance devices. In this regard, the Russian military and analysts argue that such a complex can not be detected by the enemy’s intelligence and therefore is not subject to attacks. The author agrees that the sound-electronic complex really cannot be prevented by means of electronic warfare. However, the statements of Rostec on the impossibility of its detection should still be studied and confirmed in practice.
M. Episcopos recalls the desire of the Russian military to "modular innovations" in various fields. In accordance with such plans and wishes, the Penicillin complex should be compatible with any existing and prospective artillery systems. In confirmation of this, the American author cites the words of Russian military expert Viktor Murakhovsky. Back in June of last year, he said that the 1B75 complex "will be mated with automated artillery fire control complexes that almost all artillery systems have today." Due to this, you can get a two-or three-fold reduction in the time of targeting to the assigned target in comparison with manual controls.
The author recalls that the Penicillin complex was first presented in a press release of Rostec in 2017. Then the organization-developer claimed that the new intelligence system is undergoing state tests and is nearing completion. Serial production of such equipment was planned to begin in January 2019. The project was developed by the Vektor Research Institute (St. Petersburg), which is part of the Rostec state corporation. At the time of writing the article for The National Interest, there was no information about the cost of new equipment or the possibility of its delivery to foreign customers.
M. Episcopos sums up by comparing the new sound-thermal intelligence complex with “traditional” radar systems. He points out that the range of detection of any Penicillin shells is the same - 25 km. In contrast, radar stations show different detection distances for a flying target. The detection range depends on the size of the target and the strength of the reflected signal. An intelligence system that does not disassemble itself by radiation has obvious advantages over other means of a similar purpose. In particular, sound-thermal reconnaissance techniques should be more effective in tracking small artillery shells, such as mortar shells.
Nevertheless, the author of The National Interest still doubts that the real possibilities of the complex correspond to advertising statements. It is not yet clear how the limited detection range of Penicillin will affect the peculiarities of its use in the military. The question remains: can this complex become something more than an addition to existing intelligence systems? Accordingly, there remain doubts that 1B75 "Penicillin" can really become a revolution in its field, as its creators claim.
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Literally the day after the publication of the article “Russia Might Have a New Way to the Army's Big Guns”, a new report appeared on the progress of the 1B75 Penicillin project. The Roselectronic holding from Rostec, which includes the Vektor Scientific Research Institute, announced the completion of state tests of the new intelligence system. In the near future, production of serial equipment should begin. The transfer of the first two samples to the customer is scheduled for 2020 year.
To date, Rostec and the Ministry of Defense have managed to publish quite a lot of data about the Penicillin complex, its components, functions, and characteristics. In particular, the process of the complex was shown in one of the TV shows. The sound-thermal artillery reconnaissance complex of a new type is intended for detecting the firing positions of enemy guns, as well as for adjusting the firing of friendly batteries. The complex uses fundamentally new components and operating principles that distinguish it from existing systems.
Prototypes of the 1B75 system were built on the four-axle KAMAZ-63501 four-wheel-drive chassis, providing high mobility and speed to reach the working position. All equipment is located in the back of the van and additional compartments outside. In particular, the machine has a lifting mast with an opto-electronic module. The main elements of "Penicillin" are sound receivers installed on the ground, an optical-electronic module on a lifting mast, as well as instruments for processing incoming data.
Four sound receivers are mounted on the ground at a distance from the machine and are intended to detect sound vibrations from a shot of an enemy weapon or a shell break. The difference in the time of passage of a sound wave to different receivers is used to fix the sources of oscillations and determine the direction to them. Optical-electronic module "Penicillin-OEM", which includes six television and thermal imaging cameras, detects a muzzle flash or rupture of an ammunition. Based on data from sound and optical systems, the electronics calculates the direction and distance to the target, and then determines its coordinates.
According to "Roselectronika", the new reconnaissance complex is capable of finding firing positions with artillery guns and enemy missile systems at distances up to 25 km. Next is the issuance of target designation of their artillery. In parallel, the adjustment of the fire of the latter can be carried out. The available radio communications facilities allow the 1B75 complex to be located in 40 km from the artillery battery. One battery is serviced simultaneously; It is possible to work alternately with several batteries of the division.
The existence of the Penicillin complex was announced in March 2017. Subsequently, the prototype and models were demonstrated at the Russian military-technical exhibitions. By the time the first open messages appeared, the 1B75 complex had time to come to the test. It was later clarified that the tests should be completed soon, and the complex will go into series in 2019. According to recent reports, the first samples of the new technology will go to the troops in 2020 year.
According to various estimates and official statements of the developer organizations, the 1B75 Penicillin sound-thermal artillery reconnaissance complex, which uses unusual methods of work, has significant advantages over traditional radars of similar purpose. The complex is capable of solving assigned tasks and detecting enemy firing positions, but at the same time it does not have any specific signs by which it can be detected by RTR and EW.
Mark Episcopos in his article asks important questions about the real prospects of the Penicillin complex and its ability to press in the area of the existing radar. Apparently, the answers to such questions have already been obtained in the course of testing finished samples, but so far they cannot be disclosed. How long this mystery will be kept is unknown. However, without such information, it is clear that a unique artillery reconnaissance complex was created in our country, and the “big guns” of the likely enemy are threatened.
The article “Russia Might Have the Big Guns”:
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/russia-might-have-new-way-kill-armys-big-guns-37522
An article entitled "Russia Might Have a New Way to Kill the Army's 'Big Guns'" ("Russia could have a new way to destroy the" big guns ") was prepared by Mark Episkopos. It was published on December 1 under The Buzz and Security. Ironically, the American author was not able to find out the latest news about the Penicillin complex in time and mention them in his article.
The article begins with a reference to the events of the recent past. In August of this year, at the international military-technical forum Army-2018, the Russian state corporation Rostec showed the final version of its advanced development in the field of artillery intelligence. The corporation-developer believes that its new product Penicillin will be a breakthrough in the field of intelligence for artillery - exactly the same as the eponymous antibiotic in medicine.
To understand the main features of the Russian "Penicillin", the American author proposes to consider the "traditional" means of artillery reconnaissance currently used. Systems such as the American intelligence complex Hughes AN / TSQ-51 and the Swedish-Norwegian ARTHUR (Artillery Hunting Radar) use general operating principles. They are radars that can determine the trajectory of a flying artillery shell. Based on the trajectory data, the munition’s flight speed is determined, and its starting point is calculated.
M. Episcopos indicates that the radar stations of artillery reconnaissance make it possible to detect targets at relatively large distances - first of all, this refers to large-caliber shells, which reflect radio signals well. Modern radars are also capable of tracking unmanned aerial vehicles. At the same time, such systems with a certain difficulty mark smaller goals. For example, mortar mines are effectively tracked only at smaller distances.
Another problem of the intelligence locator is the possibility of its detection or suppression using electronic warfare. This problem can be solved by choosing the right position for the radar, which reduces its visibility for electronic reconnaissance systems and the enemy's electronic warfare. Finally, the enemy may attempt to suppress the identified reconnaissance locator with artillery fire.
On this note, M. Episcopos proceeds to the consideration of the Russian intelligence complex 1B75 "Penicillin". The structure of this system includes a large stabilized platform, four sound-thermal "locator", as well as a module of optical-electronic equipment. All these tools provide detection of sound vibrations and kinetic energy. The availability of six television and six thermal imaging cameras contributes to the rapid processing of data and the effective search for objects. When moving to the transport position, the mast with optical devices is folded and placed on the base machine.
According to the Rostec state corporation, the new artillery reconnaissance complex, with the joint use of all of its staffing facilities, is able to quickly and effectively calculate data on threats. The firing position of the enemy's artillery, located at a distance of 25 km from the complex, is detected within 5 seconds. In addition, the complex is able to assess the accuracy of friendly artillery firing and determine the point of impact of the shells. It is curious that in this paragraph the author of The National Interests left a link to the recent article "Military Review" dedicated to the complex 1B75.
The thermal-thermal sensors of the complex are so sensitive that they can detect even the slam of a closing door. According to Rostec, the intelligence complex is as automated as possible. This helps reduce the possible negative impact of the "human factor".
The Penicillin complex does not use radar and electromagnetic waves, like other modern artillery reconnaissance devices. In this regard, the Russian military and analysts argue that such a complex can not be detected by the enemy’s intelligence and therefore is not subject to attacks. The author agrees that the sound-electronic complex really cannot be prevented by means of electronic warfare. However, the statements of Rostec on the impossibility of its detection should still be studied and confirmed in practice.
M. Episcopos recalls the desire of the Russian military to "modular innovations" in various fields. In accordance with such plans and wishes, the Penicillin complex should be compatible with any existing and prospective artillery systems. In confirmation of this, the American author cites the words of Russian military expert Viktor Murakhovsky. Back in June of last year, he said that the 1B75 complex "will be mated with automated artillery fire control complexes that almost all artillery systems have today." Due to this, you can get a two-or three-fold reduction in the time of targeting to the assigned target in comparison with manual controls.
The author recalls that the Penicillin complex was first presented in a press release of Rostec in 2017. Then the organization-developer claimed that the new intelligence system is undergoing state tests and is nearing completion. Serial production of such equipment was planned to begin in January 2019. The project was developed by the Vektor Research Institute (St. Petersburg), which is part of the Rostec state corporation. At the time of writing the article for The National Interest, there was no information about the cost of new equipment or the possibility of its delivery to foreign customers.
M. Episcopos sums up by comparing the new sound-thermal intelligence complex with “traditional” radar systems. He points out that the range of detection of any Penicillin shells is the same - 25 km. In contrast, radar stations show different detection distances for a flying target. The detection range depends on the size of the target and the strength of the reflected signal. An intelligence system that does not disassemble itself by radiation has obvious advantages over other means of a similar purpose. In particular, sound-thermal reconnaissance techniques should be more effective in tracking small artillery shells, such as mortar shells.
Nevertheless, the author of The National Interest still doubts that the real possibilities of the complex correspond to advertising statements. It is not yet clear how the limited detection range of Penicillin will affect the peculiarities of its use in the military. The question remains: can this complex become something more than an addition to existing intelligence systems? Accordingly, there remain doubts that 1B75 "Penicillin" can really become a revolution in its field, as its creators claim.
***
Literally the day after the publication of the article “Russia Might Have a New Way to the Army's Big Guns”, a new report appeared on the progress of the 1B75 Penicillin project. The Roselectronic holding from Rostec, which includes the Vektor Scientific Research Institute, announced the completion of state tests of the new intelligence system. In the near future, production of serial equipment should begin. The transfer of the first two samples to the customer is scheduled for 2020 year.
To date, Rostec and the Ministry of Defense have managed to publish quite a lot of data about the Penicillin complex, its components, functions, and characteristics. In particular, the process of the complex was shown in one of the TV shows. The sound-thermal artillery reconnaissance complex of a new type is intended for detecting the firing positions of enemy guns, as well as for adjusting the firing of friendly batteries. The complex uses fundamentally new components and operating principles that distinguish it from existing systems.
Prototypes of the 1B75 system were built on the four-axle KAMAZ-63501 four-wheel-drive chassis, providing high mobility and speed to reach the working position. All equipment is located in the back of the van and additional compartments outside. In particular, the machine has a lifting mast with an opto-electronic module. The main elements of "Penicillin" are sound receivers installed on the ground, an optical-electronic module on a lifting mast, as well as instruments for processing incoming data.
Four sound receivers are mounted on the ground at a distance from the machine and are intended to detect sound vibrations from a shot of an enemy weapon or a shell break. The difference in the time of passage of a sound wave to different receivers is used to fix the sources of oscillations and determine the direction to them. Optical-electronic module "Penicillin-OEM", which includes six television and thermal imaging cameras, detects a muzzle flash or rupture of an ammunition. Based on data from sound and optical systems, the electronics calculates the direction and distance to the target, and then determines its coordinates.
According to "Roselectronika", the new reconnaissance complex is capable of finding firing positions with artillery guns and enemy missile systems at distances up to 25 km. Next is the issuance of target designation of their artillery. In parallel, the adjustment of the fire of the latter can be carried out. The available radio communications facilities allow the 1B75 complex to be located in 40 km from the artillery battery. One battery is serviced simultaneously; It is possible to work alternately with several batteries of the division.
The existence of the Penicillin complex was announced in March 2017. Subsequently, the prototype and models were demonstrated at the Russian military-technical exhibitions. By the time the first open messages appeared, the 1B75 complex had time to come to the test. It was later clarified that the tests should be completed soon, and the complex will go into series in 2019. According to recent reports, the first samples of the new technology will go to the troops in 2020 year.
According to various estimates and official statements of the developer organizations, the 1B75 Penicillin sound-thermal artillery reconnaissance complex, which uses unusual methods of work, has significant advantages over traditional radars of similar purpose. The complex is capable of solving assigned tasks and detecting enemy firing positions, but at the same time it does not have any specific signs by which it can be detected by RTR and EW.
Mark Episcopos in his article asks important questions about the real prospects of the Penicillin complex and its ability to press in the area of the existing radar. Apparently, the answers to such questions have already been obtained in the course of testing finished samples, but so far they cannot be disclosed. How long this mystery will be kept is unknown. However, without such information, it is clear that a unique artillery reconnaissance complex was created in our country, and the “big guns” of the likely enemy are threatened.
The article “Russia Might Have the Big Guns”:
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/russia-might-have-new-way-kill-armys-big-guns-37522
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