Shooting device "Rosyanka" for combating UAVs
"Rosyanka" devices with barrels of different lengths
A variety of means are used to combat light unmanned aerial vehicles conducting reconnaissance or carrying a combat payload. In particular, smoothbore guns perform well weapons with shot cartridges, having an advantageous combination of firepower and probability of hitting a target. A direct analogue of such a weapon is the recently created shooting device or insert barrel “Rosyanka 12x76”. It allows you to turn any machine gun with an under-barrel grenade launcher into a gun.
In a short time
The creator of the product “Rosyanka 12x76” is the company “Ingra” from St. Petersburg. Previously, it was engaged in the production and sale of personal protective equipment and military equipment, and a few months ago it decided to contribute to the fight against enemy UAVs. An interesting idea was proposed, and soon an initiative project appeared.
According to known data, the idea of creating a specialized shooting device appeared no later than March of this year. In just a couple of weeks, Ingra employees developed a project and prepared experimental devices for future testing. The entire development and refinement process, from the idea to sending the first batch to the troops, took about two months. At the same time, the project developers had to make efforts and give up weekends.
The product “Rosyanka” was officially presented on April 15. By this time, the first tests were carried out, showing the potential of the device. At the same time, it was reported that the production of a pre-production batch of products for future testing among the troops had begun. Production of products and dispatch to units took minimal time.
Charging process
Also in April, the use of the Rosyanka against a typical target was demonstrated for the first time. The shooter easily noticed the approaching UAV- a quadcopter, aimed a machine gun with a grenade launcher and a "Rosyanka" product at him, after which he hit the air target with one shot.
On May 17, the development company announced the arrival of “Rosyanok” to unnamed units for military testing in the Special Operations area. A few days later, the first photographs from these events were published. The use of the new product for typical purposes in a combat zone has not yet been demonstrated, but it can be expected that it will be shown soon.
The development company has already brought “Rosyanka” to production and included it in the catalog of its products on the official website. In addition, the product is available for order. Probably, Ingra hopes that the firing device will interest buyers, help in the fight against Ukrainian UAVs, and also bring profit to its developers.
Simplest design
The “Rosyanka 12x76” firing device is actually an insert barrel for existing under-barrel grenade launchers. It is simple in design and has only one function, but due to this certain advantages are achieved, and the main characteristics are at the required level.
The product is ready to fire
The product "Rosyanka" is distinguished by its simplicity of design. Its main part is a smooth 12-gauge barrel (18,6 mm). The developer demonstrated barrels of different lengths with different ballistic and combat characteristics. The barrel breech has a smooth cut with side grooves for removing the spent cartridge case. In addition, in the breech area there is a tubular thickening with a diameter of 40 mm with a welt for fixation.
The serial version of the firing device has a total length of 250 mm with a maximum diameter of 40 mm. Weight – 340 g. It is compatible with rifle cartridges 12/70, 12/76, etc., having a metal base up to 20 mm long.
The product comes with a compact carrying bag, and also comes with instructions and a marker for notes. The manufacturer provides a guarantee for 100 shots with recommended cartridges. They also warn that the use of other ammunition may cause misfires.
Operating principle
The use of "Rosyanka 12x76" is not difficult. To use this device, you need appropriate cartridges and an AK series assault rifle with a GP-25 or GP-30 underbarrel grenade launcher. Independent use of the product is not provided - the mechanisms of other weapons are used when firing.
A 12-gauge cartridge with shot is placed in the breech of the "Rosyanka". Then the entire device is inserted into the barrel of the underbarrel grenade launcher until it clicks. Due to the thickened part, the device is correctly positioned, and the welt ensures reliable retention in place. In this case, the breech of the device is next to the trigger mechanism of the grenade launcher.
The shot is fired using the trigger of the GP-25/30 product. When you press the trigger of a grenade launcher, the hammer is cocked and released, followed by a strike on the primer of the rifle cartridge. The shooter can then remove the Sundew from the grenade launcher, remove or knock out the cartridge case and place a new cartridge in its place.
"Rosyanka 12x76" with a shot cartridge is intended for shooting at small air targets. Fire characteristics depend on the size and other parameters of the target, as well as on the cartridge. Thus, for a UAV with a diameter of 500 mm, the effective firing range is in the range of 15-35 m. The rate of fire is determined by the skills of the shooter.
Simplicity and limitations
In general, the Sundew product looks like a simple and elegant solution to a current problem. Tests have shown that the firing device/inset barrel copes with defeating small air targets. At the same time, at the design level it has several important advantages, although it is not without significant drawbacks.
"Rosyanka" and standard carrying bag
The advantage can be considered the extreme simplicity of the design. Essentially, "Rosyanka" is a smooth barrel without any additional parts, moving parts, etc. In this case, the trigger, which is necessary for firing, but can complicate the design, is actually borrowed from an under-barrel grenade launcher. Such solutions made it possible to simplify the device and its production.
The “Rosyanka” is not an independent weapon and only complements the fighter’s standard weapons. Thanks to this, the shooter will not have to carry a gun along with the machine gun to shoot at UAVs, which will simplify service and combat work. At the same time, the insert barrel allows you to quickly respond to emerging threats and open fire.
However, “Rosyanka” is not without its shortcomings, and they are also related to the simplicity of the design. Thus, the product can fire only one shot, after which a rather lengthy reloading procedure is required. This may result in wasted time and additional risks. The solution to this problem is to carry several shooting devices, but this option is not ideal.
Thus, the “Rosyanka” device is capable of fighting UAVs and can be a replacement for a full-fledged gun, incl. showing noticeable advantages over it. At the same time, this product at the level of concept and design has some specific features that may lead to difficulties or problems.
Inset barrel during military trials
In such a situation, it is necessary to further study the original concept and develop optimal ways to use and apply the firing device. If it is possible to formulate such recommendations, then “Rosyanka” can count on success and a certain distribution among the troops.
Different approaches
The fight against light reconnaissance and attack UAVs is now of particular importance, and various organizations offer their solutions for this. A number of specialized electronic warfare systems have already been developed, and optimal fire methods are also being studied.
Production model shotguns have demonstrated their potential in the fight against UAVs, and a similar example of a simplified design is now offered. "Rosyanka", vaguely similar to guns and using the same ammunition, is currently being tested by the troops, and its capabilities when used in real combat conditions will soon become known. We can expect that this development will perform well and live up to expectations.
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