The family of universal mine layers "Tick-G"
Code "Tick"
The first mentions of development work under the code “Tick” appeared a few years ago. At that time it was about upgrading the GMZ-2 tracked mine layer. Later in the domestic media appeared the designation "Tick-G", also associated with promising technology for military engineers.
In November last year, the Omsk press reported that Omsktransmash enterprise (part of Uralvagonzavod NPK) intends to build a new test track for military equipment. First of all, it was planned to test on it the samples created in the framework of the experimental design work "Tick-G". However, the details of current and future work then remained unknown.
The official premiere of the results of the new ROC took place in the framework of the Army-2019 forum. Omsktransmash, in cooperation with other enterprises, presented at once three versions of mine-layer barriers of the Tick-G family. They differ in the type of base chassis, which affects their mobility and performance.
Universal elements
OCD "Kleshch-G" suggests using the ideas of the older UMP project, but implements them with the help of new components. It is planned to manufacture a universal launcher for remote mining and a set of controls for it. All this equipment must be mounted on a compatible chassis. The exhibition "Army-2019" showed the possibility of construction of the minelayer on a specially designed tracked chassis, and on the converted wheel.
The launcher has a box-shaped hexagonal body with a removable top cover. Inside it has 30 seats for universal cassettes with mines. Installation is mounted on the support device with the means of vertical guidance. The mines are controlled remotely, by means of an electrical system.
Universal cassette is a cylinder with a drop cover. Inside it are placed an expelling charge and several mines of one type or another. Depending on the type, the cassette carries from 1 to 72 min. The total ammunition of the minelayer depends on the number of launchers and the number of cassettes on them. The size of the mining strip is determined by the size of the ammunition set, the type of mines used and the selected mining density. Maximum shot range - 40 m.
Together with the installations, the barriers of the new line receive control equipment that allows for the mines to be shot in different quantities and different modes. In addition, the proposed use of modern means of satellite navigation. With their help, they simplify access to specified areas and create a map of mining. Data on the conduct of mining in real time is transmitted to the command.
Installation Media
At the moment, the Tick-G family includes three universal minelayers on different chassis. They are based on existing models of technology, but these platforms had to be significantly reworked to install new products.
The largest and heaviest representative of the family has become the UMZ-G barrier. It is built on the original tracked chassis, made with the use of components and assemblies of MBT T-72 and T-90. The resulting sample has a relatively powerful booking and combat weight of 43,5 t. The crew consists of two people. For self defense offered turret with a machine gun "Cord". Maximum speed on the highway - 60 km / h; mining speed - up to 40 km / h.
The UMZ-G armored body has a U-shaped superstructure in terms of, inside which are placed nine universal launchers. Installations are deployed for firing into the rear hemisphere and are controlled remotely. General ammunition UMP-G - 270 cassettes.
The average representative of the “Tick-G” line is the universal barrower UMP-K, made on the basis of the Asteys-70202-0000310 armored vehicle. Such a landlord is a protected truck, in the back of which six launchers are mounted. The car weighs 18,7 t and is capable of speeds up to 100 km / h. High mobility on the highway and sufficient off-road capability are ensured. The crew includes two people. Armament for self-defense is not provided.
On the cargo area of the UMP-K six launchers are mounted in two longitudinal rows of three products each. The ammunition consists of 180 cassettes with mines and is shot in the rear hemisphere.
The third carrier of the universal launcher was the armored chassis "Typhoon Airborne" - this option was called UMZ-T. It organized the cargo area with seats for two launchers. For installations there are two containers for the transport of ammunition. UMZ on the basis of "Typhoon Airborne" has a combat mass of 14,5 t and running characteristics comparable to UMZ-K. The crew also consists of two people.
UMP-T carries two launchers with 60 cassettes. Several dozen cassettes can also be transported in the feed boxes. Recharging can be done at any time by the crew. It is curious that the haul on the basis of "Typhoon Airborne", unlike other members of the family, can carry not only ready to use ammunition.
In addition to the three “Tick-G” fencers already shown, the exhibition announced the appearance of two new unified mining systems. The first will be made in the form of a portable kit. His calculation will include from two to four people - depending on the task. A new version of the helicopter system is also being developed in accordance with the type of the existing HSR-1.
For new barriers are promising mines. Such ammunition for different purposes will retain full compatibility with universal cassettes, but will differ in improved security for the civilian population and their soldiers. No technical details were given.
News for troops
Last fall, the Omsk media wrote about the plans of Omsktransmash to build a new test track for the products of the Tick-G. Apparently, this complex is ready and can take equipment. In the course of “Army-2019”, the project developers noted that immediately after the end of the exhibition, the new types of barriers will come to the test.
Probably, it will take several years to inspect and refine the structures, and serial samples will be able to get into the troops only in the first half of the twenties. Later, the army will be able to get wearable and helicopter kits from the new family. For the massive re-engineering of engineering parts, it will take several more years, during which the new Kleshch-G machines will serve together with the existing samples.
However, the timing of the completion of tests and production of equipment in the series has not yet been clarified. It is worth waiting for, as the work continues, the Department of Defense or the development organization will publish news and talk about current successes.
Obvious advantages
Universal minelayers OCR "Tick-G" have several major advantages over existing equipment, which determine their high value for the engineering troops. Their positive qualities are associated with both the overall architecture and the design of the individual components.
First of all, high potential is provided by the creation and use of a universal launcher for universal cassettes. This in a known manner simplifies the construction of machinery, as well as its operation and supply of ammunition. Probably, with the new launcher the same cassettes are used as on the existing samples - this is an additional advantage of a logistic nature.
The barrier “Tick-G” can install mines of various types and different purposes in the pipeline. The installation of mines takes minimal time and can be carried out directly in front of the incoming enemy. The on-board electronics of the minelayer ensures the preservation and transfer of mining cards, which increases the safety of their own troops.
Three existing launcher vehicles have different characteristics that are optimal for operation in certain conditions. Booking allows you to work at the forefront, which gives advantages over serial UMP on unarmored car chassis. In addition, it is possible the emergence of new versions of "Tick-G" on a different basis and in a different configuration.
The first demonstration of the barriers of the “Tick-G” family took place just a few days ago. In the near future, the samples shown should go to the test site, which will take some time. In the future, it is worth waiting for the appearance of news on the results of tests and the adoption of equipment for service. The new line of universal minelayers may be of great interest to the engineering troops and may have a positive effect on their capabilities.
- Ryabov Kirill
- NPK "Uralvagonzavod" / t-digest.ru
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