The family of universal mine layers "Tick-G"

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During the recent exhibition “Army-2019”, the Russian industry for the first time showed several promising models of equipment, including a whole family of “Tick-G” universal mine-barriers. These machines are built on different chassis, but use unified target equipment and must solve common problems. In the foreseeable future, such equipment will have to go into service with the engineering troops.


The minelayer UMZ-G on the original chassis




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.


UZM-K machine


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.


UZM-T based on "Typhoon Airborne"


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.
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  1. -1
    2 July 2019 05: 42
    The same equipment needed by the army! If something like this was in service with the republics in the Donbass, then so close the ukrovoyaki to the militia could not come!
  2. +1
    2 July 2019 07: 45
    It is always pleasing when new models are accepted, especially when troops are not forgotten, who do not often fall into the heroes of the news, inconspicuous labor wars, without which the normal functioning of any army is impossible
  3. -1
    2 July 2019 07: 47
    "Work" is dangerous by definition. Any automation makes it safer ...
    I’m not talking about better and the like, because it’s all scary, not good, by definition.
  4. 0
    2 July 2019 07: 59
    a good direction of development ... where it is necessary to delay the enemy ... quickly create a problem zone for the troops to overcome ... to gain time in deploying their units (other engineering tasks) ...
  5. 0
    2 July 2019 08: 53
    The usefulness of such a technique is not discussed. But.
    According to UMP-G. Again, the original chassis ... Again, the original armored housing ... And so de-uniformization and miscellaneous steers.
    1. Hog
      0
      2 July 2019 10: 38
      The original chassis again

      The chassis is not unique (only the armored hull is unique), most of its elements are from the T-72/90 (the article says the same).
      1. 0
        2 July 2019 21: 18
        This is called "unique".
        "Not unique" - if the chassis would have been taken unchanged from either the T-72 or the T-90.
        1. Hog
          0
          3 July 2019 09: 53
          Yes, even as you call it (the chassis is unique, and the chassis is not unique), all parts will be from t-72/90 (you will not change the armor plates of the case anyway.
  6. +3
    2 July 2019 11: 37
    Good afternoon, Cyril!
    Thanks for the interesting article, but I have to disappoint you a little. Before talking about the "greatest" characteristics of this or that technology, one must ask the question: "What is the role and place of this technology in the combat formations of the ground forces (for this particular case)?" Otherwise, we will get BMPT - the car seems to be not bad, but who needs it and why, neither the manufacturer, nor (most importantly) the Customer can decide. The same is with the new family "Tick". I apologize, I will allow myself a short course in history. The "vnabros" remote mining systems (to which the "Tick" belongs) were first designed, tested and put into service in the NATO bloc as ONE of the means of fighting the "tank armadas" of the USSR and the OVD. Their tasks were to constrain maneuver and slow down the rate of advance of the tank and combined-arms armies of the GSVG, TsGV and YUGV. Even NATO did not doubt that the ATS armies (or SA, it is not important) would reach the English Channel. There were two questions: the use of tactical nuclear weapons against the SA and the timing of the SA's exit to the Straits.
    Proceeding from the purpose of "constraining the maneuver" of enemy forces and means, the creation of a heavy armored vehicle for remote mining looks absolutely unjustified. Working on the front line for these machines is contraindicated by definition - the established "drop" minefield must be a "surprise" for the enemy, otherwise it is easily bypassed or overcome with the help of knife mine sweepers, bulldozers, etc. A "surprise" at the front line is not possible: the situation is monitored both visually and with the help of counter-battery warfare radar.
    "Surprise" behind enemy lines to worsen the conditions for the approach of reserves, deploy them into battle formation and put them into battle, is established by mining "supply" with the help of artillery, MLRS, helicopters and aviation (although with helicopters and front-line aviation in the Russian Federation it is not "bad", but "very bad"). Systems like "Tick" are hopelessly short range for this.
    The same systems (artillery, MLRS + helicopters with high-speed forces) can prevent the penetration of enemy mechanized troops into the depth of the defense. The "old" USM is distinguished by its full compliance with its tasks. A simple example: the new Typhoon carries only 2 launchers, while weighing 4,5 tons heavier than the trigger, which carries 6 (!) Of the same launchers. Considering the purpose of these machines, ANTI-BULLET (even a "Browning 0,50 caliber can easily penetrate it from 1 km, our 12.7 * 108 is more powerful)" Typhoon booking is a waste of people's money.
    It is good that something new is being planned, once again, I sincerely thank you for the article, but no one has canceled the question of expediency.
    1. Oct
      -1
      2 July 2019 12: 50
      In general, any systems need to be updated, here it seems to be an update of UMP, plus a replacement for the SCM is indicated. And judging by the number of antennas, communications systems and, possibly, positioning were added to the equipment of the machines. In addition, the engineering troops do not have their own SECs and helicopters, and they may not be allocated for setting up a minefield for various reasons. And to come, put a minefield in a few minutes and move away - such systems are quite. Regarding overcoming - they will overcome any uncovered minefield. The purpose of modern mines for remote mining is to delay the enemy for some time (for example, until the engineering units approach), and impede his maneuver.
      1. +1
        2 July 2019 13: 29
        UMP can also arrive, deliver and leave in a few minutes, install the GLONASS system on it, by the way, it is absolutely hardly applicable in a war with a serious adversary such as the United States or NATO due to its high exposure to electronic warfare, it will be much cheaper than making new ones on Typhoon , especially taking into account the fact that to replace 1 UMP you need 3 cars based on the Typhoon. I myself wrote the same thing about the appointment. I see no reason to spend money on new systems. Well, except that "cut".
        1. Oct
          0
          2 July 2019 14: 33
          What is the base chassis of UMP? And do these systems (in the sense of UMP itself) still do? If the issue is not stopped, is it possible to fix it? Yes, it’s hardly necessary on the basis of the Typhoon-Airborne Forces, it seems to me that the Airborne Forces have no tasks in conducting a common battle. And in any case, positioning systems are needed, do not you think that when setting mines, the mine field is not fixed? In this case, it is possible to automate. According to the ammunition, the wheeled version of this system is equal to UMP, although it is 8 tons heavier.
          1. 0
            2 July 2019 19: 47
            The fact that the chassis is not produced is not a plus, but a huge minus of our system. The ZIL plant was bought out, transported, and began to manufacture products (ZIL-130) in Mexico. We didn't need it. Systems "positioning" (as you do) in the normal military language are called orientation and navigation systems. I repeat, the GLONASS and NAVSTAR systems (in the “civil” version of GPS) are easily jammed by electronic warfare means. Inertial navigation systems were installed on command vehicles (including engineering troops) back in the days of the USSR.
            I am glad that the "new" wheeled version, with the same ammunition, ONLY 8 tons heavier, which is more than one and a half times more than UMP without any advantages. Not to mention that it is 3 times more expensive. Hurray for Serdyukov, Rogozin and others like them.
            1. Oct
              +1
              2 July 2019 20: 03
              And is UMP produced? About Zil - 130 in Mexico, this is probably a joke. The petrol four-ton from the 60s in the modern world is an anachronism. You know that minefields should be documented - modern electronic systems allow you to automate this process. In addition, this system is clearly not tied to any platform, and the installation on these wheeled chassis is a consequence of unification, and you can probably install it on other chassis if you wish.
              1. 0
                2 July 2019 20: 12
                UMP itself is not produced, but this is a problem, not an advantage. As for the ZiL plant in Mexico, this is pure truth, not anecdote. As for positioning, I have to repeat - it is cheaper to install such systems at UMP than to make 3 Typhoons instead of UMP (each of which is MORE EXPENSIVE to UMP), or one "new" one, which is ONLY one and a half times heavier and at least TWICE (or even three times) more expensive with the same efficiency. God bless him, with ZiL, it was possible to put the same launchers on a simple three-axle "Ural". But so nothing "raspilish", you will not "take out" money for R&D, etc. And the installation on other chassis (MT-LB, BTR-50P, trailers, etc.) worked in the USSR, Poland and Bulgaria during the times of the Department of Internal Affairs.
                1. Oct
                  0
                  2 July 2019 20: 41
                  Indeed, I looked there is information about the launch of Zil 130 in Mexico - but now this machine is not even for the poor, but for the poor.
                  And since UMP is not being produced now, and such a thing is needed, it is easier to recreate it than to restore the old system using the remnants of documentation written according to outdated regulatory documents, which is already incomprehensible to modern specialists.
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                    1. Oct
                      0
                      2 July 2019 21: 23
                      That you are so attached to the chassis is the essence at the beginning of the production of the system to replace the old UMP, and not what it will be installed on.
                      And the production of a new one is not bad, but good - that means there are engineers who can develop it, and there will be at least some kind of income for those who do it. For engineers, the embodiment of their ideas in metal is just as good, so you are not dumb, doing the same thing, or improving the ideas of your predecessors (I'm talking about the chassis).
  7. 0
    2 July 2019 12: 11
    It is very good that the topic has not been forgotten and that developments are underway. Of the "wishes", perhaps, that you can draw the attention of developers to the creation of new trailed platforms or at least a deep modernization of old ones. The same PMZ-4 works being attached to any off-road off-road truck, and this is great, so it would be "modernized" for a start.
    1. +2
      2 July 2019 12: 25
      Quote: Blue Fox
      Of the "wishes", perhaps, that you can draw the attention of developers to the creation of new trailed platforms or at least a deep modernization of old ones.

      GMZ-3 was not very bad
      I remember at the exercises in Germany very brazenly and dashingly set mines in front of the "enemy", so much so that then the sappers ran for two hours with mine detectors across the field collecting "training mines"
      Quote: Blue Fox
      any flatbed off-road truck, and this is great, so it would be "modernized" for a start.
      By the way, UMP was located on the basis of a conventional airborne ZIL and this was correct
      1. 0
        2 July 2019 16: 47
        and what kind of cell containers are on the truck (and the same ones at the baptism above)?
        I understand that there are mines, but how does it work?
        1. 0
          2 July 2019 16: 49
          Quote: yehat
          but how does it work?

          As usual, but are installed distantly, by a shot from mortars. A very effective way to set a minefield in front of an advancing enemy, all of a sudden
          1. 0
            2 July 2019 16: 50
            the principle of sassy mining applied on the Kursk arch?
            1. +1
              2 July 2019 16: 52
              Quote: yehat
              the principle of sassy mining applied on the Kursk arch?

              Well, not quite. There our sappers did it manually, but the meaning is the same
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