"A valuable asset of the army": in Vietnam, Soviet ATGMs are carefully treated

The Vietnamese military is very careful about the combat systems supplied in the Soviet era. This applies to both their operation in the army and placement at storage bases.

Vietnamese television visited one of the People's Army artillery warehouses, where the reserve of 9M111M Fagot-M anti-tank guided missiles is located.

As the latest modification of the 9M111 series, the 9M111M has the best range, armor penetration and flight speed. Soviet ATGM is a valuable asset of the army

- indicated on the resource Lee Ann Quann.

At the same time, the operation of the earlier 9M14 Malyutka systems continues in the line units of the army, although there are also newer 9M113 Konkurs systems. At the same time, the Vietnamese military, keeping old launchers and guns in service, are trying to develop their own ammunition for firing from them.

For example, the Army has recently adopted a Malyutka ATGM upgrade program; A new projectile for the Soviet M1954 (M46) field gun is being tested.

While the military continues to use the old weapons of the Cold War, significant resources are being invested in the development of ammunition designed to compensate for the obsolescence of Soviet systems.

- noted in the local press.

The careful attitude to Soviet products reflects the important role of this valuable asset at the disposal of the Vietnamese armed forces, allowing them to maintain their combat effectiveness.

"war reserve"

Ordnance personnel of Vietnam People Army inspecting a stock of 9M111M Fagot-M (AT-4C "Spigot C"). As the last variant of the 9M111 series, 9M111M packs the best range, penetration and speed. The Soviet anti-tank guided missile is a prized asset of the Army. pic.twitter.com/XN0N6rgMwM

—Lee Ann Quann (@AnnQuann) January 28, 2022

Comments

[Oleg-Monino]

How does one treat them? They bombed Saigon.

[nnm]

The Vietnamese must be given their due for perseverance and fighting spirit. And not only Saigon, but also in the war with China, they showed themselves perfectly. And they are doing the right thing by protecting their weapons. Yes, it's not new, but you have to be able to use what you know wisely.
The economy, which is developing at a good pace, in theory, has excellent chances for economic cooperation, for returning (at least) to Cam Ranh, but something is still not moving ...
It seems to me that much more attention should be paid to this region, this country.

[Avior]

to return (at least) to Cam Ranh, but something is still not moving ...

With the filing of the late McCain, Vietnam has excellent relations with the States

[Vlad69]

And not only grenade launchers. In the 16th year, however, I saw how circles played around in Cam Ranh Su-17 (22). They probably care about the same.

[tralflot1832]

On the right T90S, but on the left?

[Kesha1980]

Well, they do the right thing, what they store, it will not be superfluous. In addition, the resulting "freebie" (most likely). In addition, our sappers also work "for free" there. Somewhere in these parts - they are raking the consequences of attempts to "bring democracy." It's funny that the States left - and nothing, the "building of democracy" and a normal life for people began. indicator, however.
About 35 likes - I will not say anything, not an indicator of the importance of the article)

[cat Rusich]

Quote: Kesha1980

In addition, our sappers also work "for free" there. Somewhere in these parts - they are raking the consequences of attempts to "bring democracy." It's funny that the States left - and nothing, the "building of democracy" and a normal life for people began. indicator, however.

Sappers from Russia worked in Laos, cleared mines themselves and taught sappers from Laos.
the United States only knows how to "shit", others have to rake after them ...

[Kesha1980]

"Roughly in these parts." I remember on time, once they destroyed mortar rounds (6-8 pieces), 200 kilos of TNT were added, "tied up".
The trailers whistle strongly, of course.
And our sappers have been working there for a year and a half. Well done - and most importantly without loss. Thanks to such a "military representation" a positive opinion is created about our soldiers.

[NAP]

In the army of Vietnam, in general, there are a lot of relics of the Soviet and Chinese military-industrial complex, but the operation is quite competent.

[paul3390]

Well - in the jungle, and I would probably prefer the PPSh .. Visibility is one hell of a thing - but how many rounds, and it’s as simple as a felt boot ..

[kind]

Of course, it’s good that they store these ATGMs, but they have an expiration date. I remember how, before the first Chechnya, they checked the 9M111 and 9M113 ATGMs that had been stored for more than 20 years using the 9V864 test equipment kit. Approximately 25% of the missiles were unusable, because. maximum storage period 10 years. I think that the Vietnamese have almost all of them out of order after so many years with their climate.

[voyaka uh]

Absolutely.
It is better to dispose of them. And buy new bassoons, cornets.

[Nikolaevich I]

Quote: voyaka uh

better to dispose of. And buy new bassoons, cornets.

There is nothing to dispose of someone else's good! Look, the Belarusians modernized the "Competitions" (9M113)! (They made a tandem warhead ... they drooled something else ... (alas, I forgot ...) and have fun at the training grounds! And why are "Bassoons" worse? From "one barrels were poured "! I remember how the project for the modernization of "competitions" and "bassoons" was somehow voiced ... in addition to making the warhead "tandem", it was assumed: replacing the engine with a more powerful solid propellant rocket motor, replacing the "lamp" ,, headlights ,, with IR an emitter based on laser diodes, replacing a wire coil with a flexible radio receiver board ... Why don't the Vietnamese do something like that?

[sledak]

Well done, they know better than anyone that the enemy is "at the gate."
Respect and respect !!!

[Nikolaevich I]

Quote: sledak

they know better than anyone that the enemy is at the gates.

Well, the Vietnamese use a lot of old weapons! 1. Soviet divisional 76-mm cannons in coastal defense ... 2. Modernized anti-aircraft guns from 57 mm to 100 mm for combating UAVs ... 3. Yes, and the modernized "Baby" will fit very well if you install miniature television cameras on them and " connect" several units to one control panel via a "remote" cable !

[Pavel57]

Quote: Good

Of course, it’s good that they store these ATGMs, but they have an expiration date. I remember how, before the first Chechnya, they checked the 9M111 and 9M113 ATGMs that had been stored for more than 20 years using the 9V864 test equipment kit. Approximately 25% of the missiles were unusable, because. maximum storage period 10 years. I think that the Vietnamese have almost all of them out of order after so many years with their climate.

In 2008, they tried not to use the old ATGMs - the percentage of failures was too high, which is dangerous for oneself in combat conditions.

[unhappy]

This has been proven in the Donbass. Motorola used "Bassoons" in the defense of Slavyansk, and they were almost all rotten. It is high time to dispose of them.

[riwas]

The careful attitude to Soviet products reflects the important role of this valuable asset at the disposal of the Vietnamese armed forces, allowing them to maintain their combat effectiveness.

So with this weapon, Vietnam won the war, proven, dear.

[unhappy]

This does not mean that they have to fight. He belongs in a museum, not in arsenals. It is necessary to buy modern weapons, since Vietnam has money.

[Reaktivshik]

When necessary, they will conclude a service life extension agreement with KBP. They will change the filler, PIMs and other pyrotechnics .. that's all))