"Warrior" in the Russian army
The Ministry of Defense of Russia received information that the department would continue to actively test a new set of Russian equipment, which recently had time to be christened according to a Western model as equipment for a soldier of the future. This equipment was named the “Warrior”, and throughout the 4 months (from the beginning of the autumn 2012 of the year), state tests were carried out on the basis of the 27-th separate Motorized Rifle Brigade in the Moscow Region and at the airborne troops.
Currently, the “Warrior” kit is being tested by fighters from the reconnaissance company of the 27 th brigade of motorized riflemen. To test the quality and practicality of the new set, there are allocated about 40 updated or re-created elements, to which, besides the form of the soldier, it also includes weapon and personal protective equipment.
Defense Ministry spokesman Nikolai Donyushkin states that the new “Warrior” kit is being tested fairly successfully, as confirmed by the fighters themselves. The newest equipment for performing special tasks by the Russian military personnel was highly appreciated by the commander of the Land Forces, Vladimir Chirkin. The colonel-general said that the “Warrior” had passed multi-vector tests as part of the Kavkaz-2012 exercises. According to him, the pilot military operation of the innovation kit was carried out in various weather and combat conditions in order to get the maximum amount of information about how reliable and practical the Russian development is.
The kit itself consists of a number of elements and devices that should contribute to the implementation of combat missions with increased efficiency. One of the parts of the “Warrior” is a special army suit, which was developed using anti-splinter technology. This is a combat protective kit, which is known as Permyachka. To ensure that armored rifles did not constrain the actions of a fighter during operations, it was decided to make them out of special materials that differ in the lowest possible mass with increased protective characteristics. The suit saves a soldier from small low-speed splinters, as well as from mechanical influences of a different kind (for example, a blow with a blade) that could lead to injury or death.
The use of special materials that can withstand the fragments of grenades, mines, shells, small arms bullets, can significantly reduce the overall weight of the suit. It is the relatively low total weight of the entire “Warrior” kit with the high security of the fighter that makes it possible to call the kit very effective.
BZK "Permyachka" and "Permyachka-M", which are part of the "Warrior", is the development of Russian specialists. In these developments, the principle of maximum possible security is used while reducing the overall weight of the jumpsuit. The “Warrior” overalls are able to protect the fighter not only in the frontal and dorsal projections, but also to cover other vulnerable spots, including the neck, hands, and shoulders. The head of a serviceman using the “Warrior” kit will be protected by a helmet that can save the life of a fighter even with a direct hit by a Makarov pistol bullet fired from a distance of 5-5,5 m. The eyes are protected by special glasses made of special glass that can withstand a fragment of diameter about 6 mm, flying at a speed of about 350 m / s.
Defense Ministry spokesman Nikolai Donyushkin states that the Russian model surpasses its foreign counterparts in a whole class of parameters (including the mass of the kit). In particular, during the tests, significant advantages were revealed in a number of areas of the “Warrior” over other samples of both domestic combat kits and the French FELIN kit. Recall that it was FELIN who stubbornly advanced to equip the Russian army with former Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov. At the same time, the ex-heads of the ministry for some reason did not mind that the French version of the combat kit could have been significantly more expensive than alternative Russian developments. Yes, and with practicality at FELIN, too, not everything can be considered smooth.
Today, apparently, the main military department decided to finally abandon the order of foreign combat kits for the needs of the Russian army and at the same time intensify the test actions in relation to the Russian-made set.
If we compare by mass with foreign models, the “Warrior” looks, in fact, much preferable. The total weight of the lightweight kit, which includes a splinter suit and body armor of the fifth protective class, is less than 10 kg. If we talk about the reinforced set in terms of protection, consisting of an assault body armor of the sixth protective class, a special bulletproof helmet and overalls with shields protecting it from shocks and shrapnel, its weight is about 20 kilograms. This is about 5 kilograms below many similar-type foreign samples.
In addition to testing the kit, the soldiers of the Land Forces of the Russian Federation are also testing the “Warrior” as a kit that can be used during the landing. One of the sections of this kind of testing is related to how convenient the paratroopers will be using the new domestic development during the parachute jump.
While a series of tests "Warrior" shows that the kit is quite difficult to use at the time of landing. One of the officers of the above-mentioned 27 Brigade stated that the “Warrior” must be improved, including for its effective use in mountainous conditions. In the tests, he identified several shortcomings. As one of these drawbacks, the relatively weak fastenings of mounted elements of the “Warrior” were mentioned: a backpack, pouches. If the mount is not strengthened, then at the moment when the parachute opens, the backpack with the load and ammo pouches with ammunition can simply come off due to the increased mechanical effect. Another disadvantage of the kit is called communication systems, which often lose a signal from such radio stations as, for example, Р-163, and strongly depend on the terrain: for example, on the Kavkaz-2012 exercises, mountain peaks often became an obstacle to stable reception and transmission radio signal.
Specialists of TsNIITochmash said that they take into account the wishes and constructive criticism from representatives of various types of troops, in order to bring the "Warrior" to maximum efficiency. In particular, at the moment a detailed analysis is being conducted on how the kit behaves in the conditions of landing from various heights: both from the airborne training tower and from the sides of helicopters and airplanes. Testing activities are also carried out in terms of obtaining additional information about the communication systems of the set.
So far, the Ratnik communication system is based on the Sagittarius complex. The main functions of this complex are not only communication between individual fighters during the operation, but also communication with the command center. The communication system is designed to allow communication both in the usual voice version and through special signal commands. Sagittarius, according to the developers, is capable of transmitting photographic images and video broadcasts from the battlefield, which will allow commanders to more effectively correct the actions of fighters. The receiving-transmitting device can be mounted on a firearm, or directly to a soldier's helmet. The second use case looks like a kind of eyecup. Its use will allow the fighter to hit the enemy from cover without having to have a direct view of what is happening on the ground.
The life support system of the kit includes: a universal backpack (volume 50 l), raid backpack (volume up to 10 l), camouflage kits, removable insulation for use during the cold season, a vented T-shirt, a vest with compartments for ammunition, a communication system and other elements, folding insulating gasket, a special mat, raincoat, cap, balaclava, and even mosquito nets.
In addition, the “Warrior” is equipped with elements of protection against so-called non-lethal weapons (sound, tear gas, thermal, etc.), as well as against weapons of toxic effects. In the "Warrior", as reported by the developers, uses a navigation system, which will primarily be based on Russian software and hardware developments. If we talk about the additional element base of the kit, then it is worthwhile to single out the presence of an individual water purifying filter, sets of personal energy supply facilities and damage to the enemy.
“Warrior” is a modular system that can be constantly updated and supplemented depending on the requirements of a particular combat situation, climatic conditions and other parameters. The kit is distinguished by its focus on use in the performance of a whole range of tasks by military personnel of various types and types of troops.
It is worth noting that special combat equipment in our country began to be developed in the second half of the 90-x. However, so far the matter of its mass introduction into the troops never came. In this regard, information about the start of serial input into the army operation of the “Warrior” already in 2014 year (after all the proper tests and correction of the kit have been carried out) is perceived positively. It remains to rely on the fact that all the roughness of the developers will bring to naught, and the Russian army will get a truly convenient and effective kit for use in various conditions.
Serviceman with a Kalashnikov AK-12
Currently, the “Warrior” kit is being tested by fighters from the reconnaissance company of the 27 th brigade of motorized riflemen. To test the quality and practicality of the new set, there are allocated about 40 updated or re-created elements, to which, besides the form of the soldier, it also includes weapon and personal protective equipment.
Defense Ministry spokesman Nikolai Donyushkin states that the new “Warrior” kit is being tested fairly successfully, as confirmed by the fighters themselves. The newest equipment for performing special tasks by the Russian military personnel was highly appreciated by the commander of the Land Forces, Vladimir Chirkin. The colonel-general said that the “Warrior” had passed multi-vector tests as part of the Kavkaz-2012 exercises. According to him, the pilot military operation of the innovation kit was carried out in various weather and combat conditions in order to get the maximum amount of information about how reliable and practical the Russian development is.
Bulletproof vest new combat equipment "Warrior"
The kit itself consists of a number of elements and devices that should contribute to the implementation of combat missions with increased efficiency. One of the parts of the “Warrior” is a special army suit, which was developed using anti-splinter technology. This is a combat protective kit, which is known as Permyachka. To ensure that armored rifles did not constrain the actions of a fighter during operations, it was decided to make them out of special materials that differ in the lowest possible mass with increased protective characteristics. The suit saves a soldier from small low-speed splinters, as well as from mechanical influences of a different kind (for example, a blow with a blade) that could lead to injury or death.
The use of special materials that can withstand the fragments of grenades, mines, shells, small arms bullets, can significantly reduce the overall weight of the suit. It is the relatively low total weight of the entire “Warrior” kit with the high security of the fighter that makes it possible to call the kit very effective.
BZK "Permyachka" and "Permyachka-M", which are part of the "Warrior", is the development of Russian specialists. In these developments, the principle of maximum possible security is used while reducing the overall weight of the jumpsuit. The “Warrior” overalls are able to protect the fighter not only in the frontal and dorsal projections, but also to cover other vulnerable spots, including the neck, hands, and shoulders. The head of a serviceman using the “Warrior” kit will be protected by a helmet that can save the life of a fighter even with a direct hit by a Makarov pistol bullet fired from a distance of 5-5,5 m. The eyes are protected by special glasses made of special glass that can withstand a fragment of diameter about 6 mm, flying at a speed of about 350 m / s.
Helmet of new combat equipment "Warrior"
Defense Ministry spokesman Nikolai Donyushkin states that the Russian model surpasses its foreign counterparts in a whole class of parameters (including the mass of the kit). In particular, during the tests, significant advantages were revealed in a number of areas of the “Warrior” over other samples of both domestic combat kits and the French FELIN kit. Recall that it was FELIN who stubbornly advanced to equip the Russian army with former Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov. At the same time, the ex-heads of the ministry for some reason did not mind that the French version of the combat kit could have been significantly more expensive than alternative Russian developments. Yes, and with practicality at FELIN, too, not everything can be considered smooth.
Today, apparently, the main military department decided to finally abandon the order of foreign combat kits for the needs of the Russian army and at the same time intensify the test actions in relation to the Russian-made set.
If we compare by mass with foreign models, the “Warrior” looks, in fact, much preferable. The total weight of the lightweight kit, which includes a splinter suit and body armor of the fifth protective class, is less than 10 kg. If we talk about the reinforced set in terms of protection, consisting of an assault body armor of the sixth protective class, a special bulletproof helmet and overalls with shields protecting it from shocks and shrapnel, its weight is about 20 kilograms. This is about 5 kilograms below many similar-type foreign samples.
Portable electronic platform for connecting electronic equipment
In addition to testing the kit, the soldiers of the Land Forces of the Russian Federation are also testing the “Warrior” as a kit that can be used during the landing. One of the sections of this kind of testing is related to how convenient the paratroopers will be using the new domestic development during the parachute jump.
While a series of tests "Warrior" shows that the kit is quite difficult to use at the time of landing. One of the officers of the above-mentioned 27 Brigade stated that the “Warrior” must be improved, including for its effective use in mountainous conditions. In the tests, he identified several shortcomings. As one of these drawbacks, the relatively weak fastenings of mounted elements of the “Warrior” were mentioned: a backpack, pouches. If the mount is not strengthened, then at the moment when the parachute opens, the backpack with the load and ammo pouches with ammunition can simply come off due to the increased mechanical effect. Another disadvantage of the kit is called communication systems, which often lose a signal from such radio stations as, for example, Р-163, and strongly depend on the terrain: for example, on the Kavkaz-2012 exercises, mountain peaks often became an obstacle to stable reception and transmission radio signal.
Specialists of TsNIITochmash said that they take into account the wishes and constructive criticism from representatives of various types of troops, in order to bring the "Warrior" to maximum efficiency. In particular, at the moment a detailed analysis is being conducted on how the kit behaves in the conditions of landing from various heights: both from the airborne training tower and from the sides of helicopters and airplanes. Testing activities are also carried out in terms of obtaining additional information about the communication systems of the set.
Knife "Bumblebee"
So far, the Ratnik communication system is based on the Sagittarius complex. The main functions of this complex are not only communication between individual fighters during the operation, but also communication with the command center. The communication system is designed to allow communication both in the usual voice version and through special signal commands. Sagittarius, according to the developers, is capable of transmitting photographic images and video broadcasts from the battlefield, which will allow commanders to more effectively correct the actions of fighters. The receiving-transmitting device can be mounted on a firearm, or directly to a soldier's helmet. The second use case looks like a kind of eyecup. Its use will allow the fighter to hit the enemy from cover without having to have a direct view of what is happening on the ground.
The life support system of the kit includes: a universal backpack (volume 50 l), raid backpack (volume up to 10 l), camouflage kits, removable insulation for use during the cold season, a vented T-shirt, a vest with compartments for ammunition, a communication system and other elements, folding insulating gasket, a special mat, raincoat, cap, balaclava, and even mosquito nets.
In addition, the “Warrior” is equipped with elements of protection against so-called non-lethal weapons (sound, tear gas, thermal, etc.), as well as against weapons of toxic effects. In the "Warrior", as reported by the developers, uses a navigation system, which will primarily be based on Russian software and hardware developments. If we talk about the additional element base of the kit, then it is worthwhile to single out the presence of an individual water purifying filter, sets of personal energy supply facilities and damage to the enemy.
“Warrior” is a modular system that can be constantly updated and supplemented depending on the requirements of a particular combat situation, climatic conditions and other parameters. The kit is distinguished by its focus on use in the performance of a whole range of tasks by military personnel of various types and types of troops.
It is worth noting that special combat equipment in our country began to be developed in the second half of the 90-x. However, so far the matter of its mass introduction into the troops never came. In this regard, information about the start of serial input into the army operation of the “Warrior” already in 2014 year (after all the proper tests and correction of the kit have been carried out) is perceived positively. It remains to rely on the fact that all the roughness of the developers will bring to naught, and the Russian army will get a truly convenient and effective kit for use in various conditions.
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