Armored car KAMAZ-53949
In 2013, the Kama Automobile Plant for the first time introduced its new development - the KAMAZ-53949 armored vehicle. This machine is designed to transport personnel and cargo, as well as to protect them from small weapons and explosive devices. Currently, experts are testing and refining this armored car. Approximately by 2018, it is planned to launch the mass production of new equipment in the interests of the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
The KAMAZ-53949 armored car is a protected vehicle with the 4х4 wheel formula and a body that protects against bullets and explosive devices. According to some data, the machine is being developed as a platform on the basis of which modifications of equipment for various customers will be built. For example, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Defense will be able to buy armored cars in various configurations, with different characteristics and capabilities that meet customer requirements.
The KAMAZ-53949 machine is being developed with extensive use of the designs of armored vehicles of the Typhoon family, which are currently being implemented by the Kama Automobile Plant. For this reason, the new armored car is often referred to as the “Typhoon”. In addition, it is known about the existence of the name "Patrol-A". According to some information, this name was given to a modification of the armored car for the internal troops and the Ministry of the Interior.
The KamAZ-53949 armored car must carry up to two tons of cargo or up to ten people, including the crew. This affected its size and weight. The length of the machine reaches 6,4 m, width - 2,5 m, height - 3,3 m. Clearance - 433 mm. The curb weight of the armored vehicle is 13,7 t, the total weight is 15,7 t. The dimensions and weight of the vehicle are shaped to meet the requirements for cargo carried by military transport aircraft and helicopters. The armored car can be transported by Il-76, An-124 or Mi-26 helicopters.
The machine is equipped with a body of the van type with the placement of volumes traditional for such equipment. In the front part, inside the armored hood, there is an engine, and the remaining volumes are allocated for the accommodation of the crew and the landing force or cargo. The hull conforms to the 3 level of the STANAG 4569 standard and protects the crew from 7.62x54R cartridge armor-piercing bullets. Protection against shrapnel of artillery shells or explosive devices is also provided.
The bottom of the case has a special V-shaped, designed to lead the blast wave to the side of the habitable volume. The possibility of saving the crew when 3 exploded kg of TNT under the wheel or in any part of the bottom is declared.
The case provides a set of doors for embarkation and disembarkation of the crew and landing force. The sides of the hull have four doors for the driver and three passengers, located in the front of the car. Another door is in the feed sheet. It should use the landing, located in the rear of the machine. In the roof of the troop compartment there are two hatches. All doors are equipped with bulletproof windows. To preserve the internal volumes of the glass blocks are placed on the outer surface of the housing. In addition, there are two glasses in the sides of the troop compartment. The driver has a large windshield.
Under the hood of the KAMAZ-53949 armored vehicle is a US-made Cummins 6ISBe 350 P-6 diesel engine with HP 350 power. The automatic transmission was supplied by the American company Allison. An independent hydropneumatic suspension with automatic wheel inflation is used in the undercarriage. The machine is equipped with bulletproof tubeless tires of dimension 14.00 R20. According to reports, tires with holes should provide traffic at speeds up to 50 km / h and allow to drive at least 50 km.
Armored car "Typhoon" on the highway should reach speeds of up to 100 km / h. Power reserve, according to some sources, at least 800-850 km.
Inside the armored hull of the car there are ten seats for the crew and landing force. To increase the level of protection, special “anti-mine” chairs are used, absorbing a part of the explosion energy under the machine. In front of the habitable volume are the driver and the commander. Behind them there are two more places for paratroopers. Six seats are installed along the sides of the troop compartment. Due to the use of a V-shaped hull bottom, the paratroopers should sit facing each other. Such a landing allowed the use of a relatively narrow aft door.
The dashboard of the armored vehicle is equipped with what is called the latest technology. To display information using two liquid crystal display. One is located on the dashboard, above the steering column, the second - to the right of the steering wheel. At the same time on the board saved indicators and switches familiar design.
For the convenience of landing in a relatively high cabin on the body provides a set of steps. In the early photographs of the prototype armored car, under the side doors, there were steps of a characteristic frame structure. In the later images, it can be seen that they were replaced by wide folding steps. Under the stern door on the hinge is mounted ladder. For landing and disembarking it must be lowered. In this case, the design of the aft ladder raises certain questions. For example, it is not entirely clear how it is proposed to lift it after the crew and the assault landing in the car and lower it during an emergency landing. It is possible that the design provides for certain mechanisms for raising and lowering the ladder, but there is no exact data on this matter yet.
On the roof of the hull, the KAMAZ-53949 armored car has a seat for installing a combat module with remote control. The machine can be armed with various small arms, up to large-caliber machine guns and automatic grenade launchers. In its current state, the Typhoonian does not have any embrasures for firing personal weapons. For self-defense and destruction of targets, apparently, it is proposed to use only the combat module.
To date, there is only one copy of the KamAZ-53949 armored car. Now this prototype passes preliminary tests. In addition, another experienced armored car is being built in Naberezhnye Chelny, which will later join the tests. No test results have yet been announced. Probably, the tests of the first prototype are at those stages when it is too early to sum up and draw conclusions.
It is known that the KamAZ-53949 armored car can be modified upon the request of one or other structures wishing to order it. Thus, the ground forces demand that the hydropneumatic suspension be replaced by a spring one, reduce the number of electronics, and take other measures to simplify the machine. The airborne troops, in turn, want to receive equipment with the possibility of landing from aircraft. At the request of other structures, other changes may be made to the structure, designed to bring the armored car in accordance with the requirements of the customer.
While the first prototype of the typhoon / Patrol-A armored vehicle is being tested, the project encountered unexpected difficulties. One of the features of the proposed machine is that, with a certain negative set of circumstances, it can put an end to all works. The fact is that in the design of the KAMAZ-53949 armored car are widely used foreign components. The engine and gearbox are purchased in the United States, suspension elements in Ireland, and “mine” seats come from the UK. Even tubeless tires purchased abroad, from the French company Michelin.
Thus, the further fate of the KAMAZ-53949 project to a certain extent depends on the plans of the leadership of a number of foreign countries. Currently, against the background of the Ukrainian crisis, some foreign countries have imposed sanctions on Russia. If Washington, London or Paris, in addition to the existing sanctions, decide to stop any military-technical cooperation with Russian enterprises, then the new domestic armored vehicle risks being left without some of the most important components.
According to the available data, to date, the Ministry of Industry and Trade and a number of specialized enterprises have prepared a program of actions aimed at replacing imported components in the new armored cars of the Kama Automobile Plant. Production of the necessary components and assemblies is planned to be deployed in the near future. Such news looks very optimistic, although it may be the reason for the emergence of questions. The use of new units, such as an engine or transmission, actually makes a basic vehicle from a base armored vehicle with different characteristics, which must go through the entire cycle of testing and refinement. How you plan to solve this problem is unknown.
In its current form, the KAMAZ-53949 armored car looks quite interesting. Judging from the published data, it is a convenient multi-purpose vehicle with protection against small arms and explosive devices. This technique can be used in conflict zones of low intensity, as well as when performing various special operations. In addition, a great advantage is the possibility of creating various modifications of the base machine, adapted for operation in various structures, both in the army and in the units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Nevertheless, we should not forget that at the moment there is only one prototype of a promising armored car, which is being tested at landfill routes. Until the calculated characteristics are verified and confirmed, it will be possible to make only approximate assumptions about the future development of the project. The first stage of testing should be completed this year. Next, you will need to carry out a number of works, first of all, to correct the identified deficiencies. Serial production and supply of new armored vehicles is expected to expand to 2017-18 years. If the project does not face serious difficulties of a technical or political nature, then such deadlines look quite realistic. If you need to carry out a set of works on the replacement of imported components, then the timing of the completion of the project and the start of operation of serial equipment can significantly shift to the right.
On the materials of the sites:
http://arms-expo.ru/
http://русская-сила.рф/
http://vestnik-rm.ru/
http://wroom.ru/
http://twower.livejournal.com/
The KAMAZ-53949 armored car is a protected vehicle with the 4х4 wheel formula and a body that protects against bullets and explosive devices. According to some data, the machine is being developed as a platform on the basis of which modifications of equipment for various customers will be built. For example, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Defense will be able to buy armored cars in various configurations, with different characteristics and capabilities that meet customer requirements.
The KAMAZ-53949 machine is being developed with extensive use of the designs of armored vehicles of the Typhoon family, which are currently being implemented by the Kama Automobile Plant. For this reason, the new armored car is often referred to as the “Typhoon”. In addition, it is known about the existence of the name "Patrol-A". According to some information, this name was given to a modification of the armored car for the internal troops and the Ministry of the Interior.
The KamAZ-53949 armored car must carry up to two tons of cargo or up to ten people, including the crew. This affected its size and weight. The length of the machine reaches 6,4 m, width - 2,5 m, height - 3,3 m. Clearance - 433 mm. The curb weight of the armored vehicle is 13,7 t, the total weight is 15,7 t. The dimensions and weight of the vehicle are shaped to meet the requirements for cargo carried by military transport aircraft and helicopters. The armored car can be transported by Il-76, An-124 or Mi-26 helicopters.
The machine is equipped with a body of the van type with the placement of volumes traditional for such equipment. In the front part, inside the armored hood, there is an engine, and the remaining volumes are allocated for the accommodation of the crew and the landing force or cargo. The hull conforms to the 3 level of the STANAG 4569 standard and protects the crew from 7.62x54R cartridge armor-piercing bullets. Protection against shrapnel of artillery shells or explosive devices is also provided.
The bottom of the case has a special V-shaped, designed to lead the blast wave to the side of the habitable volume. The possibility of saving the crew when 3 exploded kg of TNT under the wheel or in any part of the bottom is declared.
The case provides a set of doors for embarkation and disembarkation of the crew and landing force. The sides of the hull have four doors for the driver and three passengers, located in the front of the car. Another door is in the feed sheet. It should use the landing, located in the rear of the machine. In the roof of the troop compartment there are two hatches. All doors are equipped with bulletproof windows. To preserve the internal volumes of the glass blocks are placed on the outer surface of the housing. In addition, there are two glasses in the sides of the troop compartment. The driver has a large windshield.
Under the hood of the KAMAZ-53949 armored vehicle is a US-made Cummins 6ISBe 350 P-6 diesel engine with HP 350 power. The automatic transmission was supplied by the American company Allison. An independent hydropneumatic suspension with automatic wheel inflation is used in the undercarriage. The machine is equipped with bulletproof tubeless tires of dimension 14.00 R20. According to reports, tires with holes should provide traffic at speeds up to 50 km / h and allow to drive at least 50 km.
Armored car "Typhoon" on the highway should reach speeds of up to 100 km / h. Power reserve, according to some sources, at least 800-850 km.
Inside the armored hull of the car there are ten seats for the crew and landing force. To increase the level of protection, special “anti-mine” chairs are used, absorbing a part of the explosion energy under the machine. In front of the habitable volume are the driver and the commander. Behind them there are two more places for paratroopers. Six seats are installed along the sides of the troop compartment. Due to the use of a V-shaped hull bottom, the paratroopers should sit facing each other. Such a landing allowed the use of a relatively narrow aft door.
The dashboard of the armored vehicle is equipped with what is called the latest technology. To display information using two liquid crystal display. One is located on the dashboard, above the steering column, the second - to the right of the steering wheel. At the same time on the board saved indicators and switches familiar design.
For the convenience of landing in a relatively high cabin on the body provides a set of steps. In the early photographs of the prototype armored car, under the side doors, there were steps of a characteristic frame structure. In the later images, it can be seen that they were replaced by wide folding steps. Under the stern door on the hinge is mounted ladder. For landing and disembarking it must be lowered. In this case, the design of the aft ladder raises certain questions. For example, it is not entirely clear how it is proposed to lift it after the crew and the assault landing in the car and lower it during an emergency landing. It is possible that the design provides for certain mechanisms for raising and lowering the ladder, but there is no exact data on this matter yet.
On the roof of the hull, the KAMAZ-53949 armored car has a seat for installing a combat module with remote control. The machine can be armed with various small arms, up to large-caliber machine guns and automatic grenade launchers. In its current state, the Typhoonian does not have any embrasures for firing personal weapons. For self-defense and destruction of targets, apparently, it is proposed to use only the combat module.
To date, there is only one copy of the KamAZ-53949 armored car. Now this prototype passes preliminary tests. In addition, another experienced armored car is being built in Naberezhnye Chelny, which will later join the tests. No test results have yet been announced. Probably, the tests of the first prototype are at those stages when it is too early to sum up and draw conclusions.
It is known that the KamAZ-53949 armored car can be modified upon the request of one or other structures wishing to order it. Thus, the ground forces demand that the hydropneumatic suspension be replaced by a spring one, reduce the number of electronics, and take other measures to simplify the machine. The airborne troops, in turn, want to receive equipment with the possibility of landing from aircraft. At the request of other structures, other changes may be made to the structure, designed to bring the armored car in accordance with the requirements of the customer.
While the first prototype of the typhoon / Patrol-A armored vehicle is being tested, the project encountered unexpected difficulties. One of the features of the proposed machine is that, with a certain negative set of circumstances, it can put an end to all works. The fact is that in the design of the KAMAZ-53949 armored car are widely used foreign components. The engine and gearbox are purchased in the United States, suspension elements in Ireland, and “mine” seats come from the UK. Even tubeless tires purchased abroad, from the French company Michelin.
Thus, the further fate of the KAMAZ-53949 project to a certain extent depends on the plans of the leadership of a number of foreign countries. Currently, against the background of the Ukrainian crisis, some foreign countries have imposed sanctions on Russia. If Washington, London or Paris, in addition to the existing sanctions, decide to stop any military-technical cooperation with Russian enterprises, then the new domestic armored vehicle risks being left without some of the most important components.
According to the available data, to date, the Ministry of Industry and Trade and a number of specialized enterprises have prepared a program of actions aimed at replacing imported components in the new armored cars of the Kama Automobile Plant. Production of the necessary components and assemblies is planned to be deployed in the near future. Such news looks very optimistic, although it may be the reason for the emergence of questions. The use of new units, such as an engine or transmission, actually makes a basic vehicle from a base armored vehicle with different characteristics, which must go through the entire cycle of testing and refinement. How you plan to solve this problem is unknown.
In its current form, the KAMAZ-53949 armored car looks quite interesting. Judging from the published data, it is a convenient multi-purpose vehicle with protection against small arms and explosive devices. This technique can be used in conflict zones of low intensity, as well as when performing various special operations. In addition, a great advantage is the possibility of creating various modifications of the base machine, adapted for operation in various structures, both in the army and in the units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Nevertheless, we should not forget that at the moment there is only one prototype of a promising armored car, which is being tested at landfill routes. Until the calculated characteristics are verified and confirmed, it will be possible to make only approximate assumptions about the future development of the project. The first stage of testing should be completed this year. Next, you will need to carry out a number of works, first of all, to correct the identified deficiencies. Serial production and supply of new armored vehicles is expected to expand to 2017-18 years. If the project does not face serious difficulties of a technical or political nature, then such deadlines look quite realistic. If you need to carry out a set of works on the replacement of imported components, then the timing of the completion of the project and the start of operation of serial equipment can significantly shift to the right.
On the materials of the sites:
http://arms-expo.ru/
http://русская-сила.рф/
http://vestnik-rm.ru/
http://wroom.ru/
http://twower.livejournal.com/
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