In Ukraine, private companies are engaged in the modernization of armored vehicles
Nevertheless, Ukraine manages to receive orders for the supply of armored vehicles that are very beneficial for the country's defense industry. Having extensive practical experience and documentation on production tanks, even Soviet models, such as T64, T-72, T-55, T-62, Ukrainian manufacturers learned to modify these models according to the technical specifications of the contracts. And the leading Ukrainian enterprises producing armored vehicles for the needs of Ukraine and foreign partners is the Kharkiv Plant named after Malysheva.
At the same time, the media often gets information about another problem related to the fulfillment of the terms of contracts concluded with foreign customers. For example, in 2001, a grand scandal erupted over the delivery to Jordan of fifty BTR-94 armored personnel carriers (modernized Soviet BTR-80) manufactured at the Yakovlev factory. Malysheva. In 90% of the equipment supplied, the Jordanians revealed defects: oil and fuel leaks, faulty brakes and filters. The Jordanians are confident that they have delivered converted old APCs. In connection with these circumstances, Jordan sued the Ukrainian side for the payment of penalties for a fairly significant amount of $ 400 million.
Today, the Ukrainian authorities are constantly looking for ways, if not strengthening, then at least restoring their military-industrial complex.
Former Minister of Defense of Ukraine (2005-2007) A. Gritsenko has repeatedly voiced his opinion on the issue of improving the competitiveness of Ukrainian military equipment on the world market. He believed that the only way was the privatization of enterprises of the military-industrial complex. According to him, if the state is unable to maintain its military-industrial complex, let the business do it.
A. Gritsenko argued that if you do not privatize most of the enterprises of the Ukrainian military-industrial complex, Ukraine will never stay on the international arms market.
Today, Kiev has not made a formal decision on this issue, but behind the scenes, the proposal of a military official has found practical application. And one of the pioneers in this experiment, it seems, was the company "Tehimpeks". Having received "in some way" several dozens of Soviet-made armored vehicles, the company began to develop projects for the conversion of military equipment in accordance with modern world standards. It should be noted that for the state such research and production developments are practically financially unaffordable, and the business has calculated everything perfectly. And most importantly, commercial companies found the funds that they invested in the implementation of a promising project.
It should be noted that only the tacit support of the authorities allowed the company "Tehimpeks" to place a dozen tanks near the Ukrainian village Zasupoivka (this is a hundred kilometers from Kiev), fenced off the territory and set up militarized guards. The merchants did not even stop the fact that the land they “seized” is being rented by the agricultural producer V. Gopkalo. And what can agrarians do against a company that owns military equipment, albeit not new, but still operational, and with the support of government officials. The merchants, in fact, do not need to hide their work: “Techimpex” officially deals with the modernization and repair of military equipment.
One of the leaders of the company "Techimpex" once again confirmed that their company modifies armored vehicles and other weapons made back in the 80-s.
We must pay tribute to the professional specialists of Tehimpex, who are developing their own options for the modernization of military equipment that fell into their hands. For example, the modernization of the reconnaissance patrol vehicle BRDM-2T by the skilled craftsmen of “Tehimpex” led to the fact that the technical characteristics were significantly improved and significant changes were introduced into the basic design of the vehicle - and all this at minimal cost. Thus, the carburetor engine GAZ-41, installed on the base version of the BRDM-2T, was replaced with a diesel D-245.30-2. This solution not only increased engine power, but also reduced fuel consumption by 10%. If such a revision had been made earlier, then it would have been possible to avoid multiple fires at the BRDM-2, who fought as part of the Ukrainian peacekeeping forces in Iraq. Specialists of the company "Techimpex" also installed new side hatches, which will speed up and secure dismounting of combat groups. Additionally, Kevlar anti-shatter protection was installed inside the car, and air conditioner installation was also provided.
And this is only information on one of the converted models.
The state and commercial business of modifying combat vehicles in Ukraine is quite profitable: there are many customers in both the CIS countries and Africa. And not only. According to reports, in the armies of Slovakia, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Estonia, almost 100% of armored vehicles are still of the Soviet type. For example, military analysts claim that the ratio of Soviet and NATO armored vehicles in Romania is 2755 / 480, in Poland - 850 / 128. All Soviet equipment has long been in need of modernization and repair. This is a very voluminous and attractive market for Russian and Ukrainian manufacturers.
At the same time, it should be noted that it will be quite difficult for the Ukrainian side to compete with Russian enterprises in concluding contracts for the repair of armored vehicles with the countries of Eastern Europe. But his majesty can make his contribution to the seemingly so correct alignment — and the development of companies such as Techimpex will be able to find a buyer.
Modernization BRDM-2
After upgrading the BRDM-2T, the following positive effects were achieved:
1. Instead of a power unit with a carburetor engine GAZ-41, a power unit with a diesel engine D-245.30Е2 is installed, with:
increased total engine power kW (hp): it was 103 (140) became 115 (156);
increased total torque N.N. (kgf. m.): it was 350 (35,7) became 526 (53,7);
improved traction characteristics of the power unit, as the torque of a diesel engine with a decrease in revolutions varies slightly;
reduced fuel consumption by 5-10%.
Due to the use of diesel fuel, fire risk is reduced.
2. Installed new side doors (landing hatches) type BTR-70: increased speed of landing and safety during landing.
3. A radio station P-173 (P-173 (M)) is installed, instead of P-123: increased range and quality of communication.
4. Installed front and rear lights BTR-70.
5. Installed new wheels with tubeless tires.
Improved permeability on sandy and marshy soils.
6. Established standard armament: machine gun NSV-12,7 and PKT course.
7. A water jet propulsion unit is installed, which allows to overcome water obstacles more quickly.
As additional options on the BRDM-2T can be installed:
1. Kevlar splinter protection.
2. Combat modules equipped with different types weapons, means of aiming and detecting targets, according to your desire.
3. Air conditioning.
Modernization of the BTR-60
1. Instead of two power units with a GAZ-49B carburetor engine, two power units with a Cummins ISF 2.8 diesel engine are installed.
Replacing the power plant on the BTR-60 allowed to achieve the following indicators:
Increased the total power of the engine kW (hp): it was 138 (180) became 176,6 (240).
Increased total torque N. m .: it was 450, it became 590.
Improved traction characteristics of power units, as the torque of diesel engines with a decrease in revolutions varies slightly.
Reduced fuel consumption by 15-20%.
Due to the presence of speed controllers in diesel fuel pumps, the synchronization of two engines has been improved.
In connection with the use of diesel fuel reduced the risk of fire.
2. New side doors (landing hatches) were installed: the speed of landing and the safety of personnel during landing were increased.
3. The parking brake control system has been upgraded by installing a brake crane and a power accumulator:
in the absence of air in the pneumatic system of brakes, the parking brake is reliably braked by a power accumulator.
4. Installed radio station P-173 (P-173 (M) instead of P-123: increased range and quality of communication.
5. Installed front and rear lights BTR-80.
6. New KI-113 wheels with tubeless tires are installed.
Improved permeability on sandy and marshy soils.
7. Established standard weapons - machine guns KPVT and PKT.
As additional options for armored personnel carriers can be installed:
Kevlar splinter protection;
combat modules installed in place of the standard turret can be equipped with various types of weapons, means of aiming and target detection;
water jet, allowing you to quickly overcome water obstacles;
air conditioning system in the fighting compartment.
Modernization of the BTR-70
After upgrading the BTR-70, the following positive changes were obtained:
1. Instead of two power units with a ZM34905 carburetor engine, two power units with a D245.30EXNNXX diesel engine are installed, with:
Increased the total power of the engine kW (hp): it was 117 (240) became 229,2 (312).
Increased total torque N.N. (kgf. m.): it was 580 (58) became 1030 (103).
Improved traction characteristics of power units, as the torque of diesel engines with a decrease in revolutions varies slightly.
Reduced fuel consumption by 15-20%.
Due to the presence of speed controllers in diesel fuel pumps, the synchronization of two engines has been improved.
Due to the use of diesel fuel, fire risk is reduced.
2. Installed new side doors (landing hatches) type BTR80: increased speed of landing and safety during landing.
3. The parking brake control system has been upgraded by installing a brake crane and a power accumulator: in the absence of air in the pneumatic system of brakes, the parking brake is reliably braked by a power accumulator.
4. The radio station 1 73 (Р173 (M)) is installed instead of Р123: increased range and quality of communication.
5. Installed front and rear lights BTR80.
6. Installed new wheels with tubeless tires.
Improved permeability on sandy and marshy soils.
7. Established standard weapons - machine guns KPVT and PKT.
As additional options for armored personnel carriers can be installed:
Kevlar splinter protection.
Battle modules, at your request, equipped with various types of weapons, means of aiming and target detection.
Water jet that allows you to quickly overcome water obstacles.
Installed air conditioning.
Module on BT equipment
Proposed upgrade for BMP-1
This combat module developed by Techimpex is a promising development and is designed for installation on infantry fighting vehicles BMP-1.
The composition of weapons:
- 30-mm automatic gun - ZTM1 (2A72);
- anti-tank missile system "Barrier";
- 7,62 mm PKT machine gun;
— 30-mm grenade launcher AG-17;
- 81-mm complex for setting smoke screens - 902V "Cloud".
Ammunition:
- 30-mm shots for the gun - 300 pieces;
- anti-tank missiles - 4 pcs.;
- 7,62 mm rounds - 2000 pcs.;
- 30 mm grenades - 120 pcs.;
- 81-mm charges ZD6 - 6 pcs.
Fire control system:
— armament stabilizer digital electromechanical;
- thermal imaging sight with day and night fields of view with a laser rangefinder.
Combat weight equipped module - 1700 kg.
Proposed upgrades for the BRDM-2
This combat module developed by Techimpex is designed for installation on armored reconnaissance vehicles BRDM-2.
The composition of weapons:
- 12,7 mm heavy machine gun NSV-12,7;
- anti-tank missile system "Barrier";
- 7,62 mm PKT machine gun;
— 30-mm grenade launcher AG-17.
Ammunition:
- 12,7-mm cartridges for the gun - 300 pcs.;
- anti-tank missiles - 2 pcs.;
- 7,62 mm rounds - 1000 pcs.;
- 30 mm grenade - 120 pcs.
Fire control system:
— armament stabilizer digital electromechanical;
- thermal imaging sight with day and night fields of view with a laser rangefinder.
Combat weight equipped module - 500 kg.
Proposed modernization of the BTR-70
This combat module developed by Techimpex is intended for installation on the BTR-70 armored personnel carrier.
The composition of weapons:
- 30-mm automatic gun - ZTM1 (2A72);
- anti-tank missile system "Barrier";
- 7,62 mm PKT machine gun.
Ammunition:
- 30-mm shots for the gun - 200 pieces;
- anti-tank missiles - 2 pcs.;
- 7,62 mm cartridges - 2000 pcs.
Fire control system:
— armament stabilizer digital electromechanical;
- thermal imaging sight with day and night fields of view with a laser rangefinder.
Combat weight equipped module - 800 kg.
Materials used:
http://podrobnosti.ua/podrobnosti/2013/10/15/936310.html
http://tie.in.ua/
http://andrei-bt.livejournal.com/250189.html
http://censor.net.ua/forum/502478/ukrainskiyi_vpk
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