Working in pairs: Tanks cover the TOS-1A Solntsepek during strikes against the enemy in the Donbass

The TOS-1A Solntsepek heavy flamethrower system is a modification of the TOS-1 Pinocchio, based on the chassis tank T-72, with improved combat characteristics. The installation is designed to destroy all types of fortifications, manpower and equipment of the enemy with thermobaric unguided rockets on an area of ​​​​up to 40 square meters. The main disadvantage of this truly terrible weapons, which has no analogues in the world - this is a small firing range of up to six kilometers.

In other words, the "Solntsepek" is forced to get as close as possible to the target being hit in order to fire volleys of 24 unguided rockets. At this moment, the combat vehicle becomes within reach even for the enemy's melee weapons. And although, unlike the TOS-1 Pinocchio, the modified TOS-1A Solntsepek installation is equipped with a heavy machine gun or an automatic cannon, these means of protection are not enough in the event of a retaliatory attack.

In addition, taking into account the destructive power of heavy flamethrower systems, the enemy, if they are detected, will use all possible means to destroy the formidable installation.

In the Donbass, the well-known Russian ingenuity, which our soldiers are famous for, came in handy in this regard. During the special operation in Ukraine, especially at this stage, when success primarily depends on the fire destruction of the enemy, in which TOS has few equals, a simple and successful solution was found. Tank crews took up the security of vulnerable flamethrower systems. The firing range of high-explosive fragmentation ammunition for tanks already reaches 10 km.

Combat vehicles come out in pairs to a given square, and while TOS is ironing the indicated enemy targets, tankers are closely monitoring the perimeter. In the event of a counterattack, the tank neutralizes the enemy's forces and is probably even able to cover a more vulnerable "comrade" with its armor. After the end of shooting, "Solntsepek", "Pinocchio" or "Tosochka" go to reload, and the tankers perform the next task. Most likely offensive. - with cleaning up enemy positions and ensuring the safe approach of our infantry. After all, where TOC hit, there is unlikely to be serious resistance.

Comments

[Siberian 66]

Here it’s just not a tank that is needed to help, but a BMPT.

[GNM]

Quote: Siberian 66

Here it’s just not a tank that is needed to help, but a BMPT.

You can’t spoil porridge with oil, you can do both at the same time, as in Mariupol a tank and an armored personnel carrier worked in conjunction.

[Patrol]

This is not ingenuity, but the requirements of the time. What is not done from above makes its way from below. This applies to any strike means, including self-propelled guns and MLRS. This group should include short-range air defense and UAVs to control nearby areas. UAV crews must be mobile and move in a common group ...

[4ekist]

Tanks cover TOS-1A

Very interesting suggestion. Need to try out.

[max702]

And why not hang shells from MLRS on turntables? The weight of one 213kg, the weight of a regular C-24 NAR is 252kg, the weight of the KA-52 BK of the latest iterations is 2800kg and six suspension points, 8pcs is quite possible, there are troubles with a length of ammunition, but this is not critical .. And so the beauty of a pair of turntables and 16 missiles is quite yourself, and if you consider that from the air, and not from the ground, then 10 km to the target is real ..

[ruha]

Attack aircraft would have a dozen on the attack

[max702]

You can also go there .. (S.)

[ARIONkrsk]

Good equipment, it’s a pity that the range is still small, there is a risk of losing equipment and crew, I hope they will come up with a long-range one soon.

[Konnick]

I hope they come up with long-range soon

Yes, even tomorrow, only there will be more fuel, and less explosives. So Caliber has different modifications that have a difference in range. The starting weight of the rockets does not change, as well as the dimensions. If it is necessary to increase the range, while maintaining the combat charge, then the launch pad will not be 24 missiles, but less, respectively, but is this necessary?

[Romario_Argo]

article about another
that ours use as a reinforcement of TOS-1A, at the level of the Brigade Combat Team BrTG.
at the battalion level of the BTG, such interaction would be difficult to achieve

[Observer2014]

Good equipment, it’s a pity that the range is still small, there is a risk of losing equipment and crew, I hope they will come up with a long-range one soon.

"Grad"...."Smerch"............

[Alexey RA]

Quote from ARIONkrsk

Good equipment, it’s a pity that the range is still small, there is a risk of losing equipment and crew, I hope they will come up with a long-range one soon.

Thermobaric shells have been in the Uragan BC for a long time. Plus, RKhBZ recently received TOS-2 with an increased range.

It’s just that as soon as they begin to increase the range of TOS, the question of duplication immediately arises. Because it turns out that chemists with such RSs (and launchers for them) do the same as conventional rocket artillery - they fire from closed firing positions. And wouldn’t it be easier then to transfer the long-range 220-mm RS of the RKhBZ troops to ordinary readns on the Hurricanes - and not to block the parallel artillery of the RKhBZ troops with their AIR units, topographic location, calculation of data for firing, etc.

[Konnick]

In the Donbass, the well-known Russian ingenuity, which our soldiers are famous for, came in handy in this regard. During the special operation in Ukraine, especially at this stage, when success primarily depends on the fire destruction of the enemy, in which TOS has few equals, a simple and successful solution was found. Tank crews took up the security of vulnerable flamethrower systems. The firing range of high-explosive fragmentation ammunition for tanks already reaches 10 km.

Well, do not disgrace the Russian ingenuity, is it really not spelled out in the combat instructions for using the Sunflower? Or is it a phrase for a "red word"? Those. CBT did not have to be covered before when working practically at the forefront to the savvy proposal of some kind of nugget

[Cat Alexandrovich]

I agree. The note itself is written in the style of a coloring book for younger students. Of course, patriotic, pretentious, but primitive and sugary.

[Aag]

Quote: Konnick

In the Donbass, the well-known Russian ingenuity, which our soldiers are famous for, came in handy in this regard. During the special operation in Ukraine, especially at this stage, when success primarily depends on the fire destruction of the enemy, in which TOS has few equals, a simple and successful solution was found. Tank crews took up the security of vulnerable flamethrower systems. The firing range of high-explosive fragmentation ammunition for tanks already reaches 10 km.

Well, do not disgrace the Russian ingenuity, is it really not spelled out in the combat instructions for using the Sunflower? Or is it a phrase for a "red word"? Those. CBT did not have to be covered before when working practically at the forefront to the savvy proposal of some kind of nugget

Right! And, "... they used a new tactic ...", IMHO, it sounds too ..." zabristo" ... Tactical technique, method. And, - at least -
it is strange if the cover is not spelled out in the manuals, instructions, BU (Combat Regulations).

[tank64rus]

This method was first used by flamethrowers from the Shikhan brigade of the RKhBZ. Plus, they installed UDSH smoke bombs on BMP escort vehicles or a tank in the form of laying on the sides. There was more than enough smoke, and checkers could be dropped from the sides at the right time. It's like with 4 flamethrowers for an anti-aircraft installation and the tank commander has four 152 mm shells in his hands, etc. It's called folk art. Why this is not the case in the troops here is also clear.

[Archivist Vasya]

And how will tanks protect against artillery? The main losses in people and equipment are just from it. Especially since it's 6 miles so close...

[Normann]

What is this?

[Owl]

Cover with fire - tanks, infantry fighting vehicles and infantry fighting vehicles, cover from detection (aiming) - with smoke, set the "main direction" landmark in advance and work from it.

[tralflot1832]

There is a video where TOS crews throw their logs - columns at a minimum distance. Desperate men.

[Valery R.]

This is how it should work in conjunction, and also the BMPT to them, this is a no brainer.

[tank64rus]

For a long time, starting from the Chechen TOS, they worked in conjunction with tanks. At the same time, a stack with UDSH checkers was installed on an infantry fighting vehicle or a tank. The tank went to the starting point and covered the exit of the TOS to the position with fire and smoke, after a volley of TOS it left under the cover of smoke. Well, the BMPT project all this time then wandered in the corridors of the military departments. When the Kazakhs bought an experimental batch of BMPTs and TOSs, at the very first exercises they understood and used these machines in conjunction. BMPT itself, according to its data, is perfect for flamethrower units and subunits of the RHBZ troops. In addition to TOSs, she perfectly provides the actions of the flamethrower squad on the BMO-T. The bases for all machines are the same MBT 72 or 90th. Well, etc., etc.

[ruha]

It is not clear why such difficulties were needed in the Chechen campaign. The Chechen fighters had the most danger from the fogs, and then two times and miscalculated.

[Zoer]

What nonsense? They had tanks, and castles, and self-propelled guns and D30, and even aviation at first.

[ruha]

Funny . Good joke.)))

[Zoer]

Laughter for no reason is a sign ...

[Dkuznecov]

Our ingenuity is our strength.
True, I still don’t understand how the tanks learned
fight off enemy artillery
including heavy mortars, but commendable.