Belarus will adopt new salvo systems
Using the available capabilities and resources, the Republic of Belarus is currently engaged in retrofitting its armed forces. With the help of several foreign countries, primarily Russia, the Belarusian military are developing new weapons and equipment. In the near future, the Belarusian armed forces should receive a new weapon system, which is expected to seriously increase their strike potential. Already in the summer of this year, it is planned to transfer the first Polonaise multiple rocket launchers to the troops.
The first information about the development of the new Belarusian MLRS appeared relatively recently - last spring. Soon became known appearance of this system. The 9 parade in May 2015 in Minsk for the first time showed self-propelled launchers and transport-charging machines of the new Polonaise complex. Soon there was some information about the new development. In particular, it became known that the Polonez project is a joint development of the Belarusian and Chinese industries. In particular, China was originally responsible for the creation and production of the missile part. The chassis, in turn, were of Belarusian origin.
As reported by the Belarusian press, by the middle of last year, the first tests of the new MLRS were conducted. 16 June 2015, the chairman of the Gosvoenproma of Belarus, Sergei Gurulev, reported to President Alexander Lukashenko on the successful completion of tests of the Polonez system. A platform for these checks, in view of joint development, became one of the polygons of China. Details of the work were not disclosed, but this did not prevent the emergence of a number of assumptions. For example, there were predictions about the speedy conduct of Polonez tests at Belarusian landfills.
Self-propelled launcher MLRS "Polonaise". Photo Kp.by
In early February, 2016, the Belarusian armed forces conducted exercises of rocket forces and artillery. During the training and combat activities at the Polessky range, firing from various weapons was carried out. According to some reports, during these exercises, the Polonez MLRS, which have not yet been officially adopted, were also involved in the shooting. However, official confirmation of such rumors was not received, although representatives of the Belarusian command openly argued that the new salvo system should be tested at its landfills in the very near future. According to the results of these checks, the complex can be adopted.
Recent reports on the future of the Polonez system suggest that the tests have already been carried out and the military decided to put it into service. In particular, last year it was claimed that the first battery, armed with new salvo systems, would go into service in the early autumn of the 2016. Now the terms of adoption are shifted to July. It is quite possible that during the inspections certain progress was achieved, which made it possible to adjust the plans in a positive sense of the word.
Unlike some other data on the new Belarusian weapons, information about the approximate dates for adopting the Polonaise was obtained from official sources. Thus, if in the future events will develop without significant problems, by the end of the summer of this year, the missile troops and artillery of the neighboring state will have mastered new equipment that has a great advantage over the existing one.
Launcher, side view. Photo Abw.by
According to available data, the MLRS Polonez project is a joint development of Belarusian and Chinese specialists. The industry of the Republic of Belarus was responsible for the production of basic automobile chassis and parts of equipment installed on them. The People’s Republic of China, in turn, was engaged in the development of missiles and related equipment. The result of this approach to development was the emergence of a new multiple launch rocket system, which, it is said, differs from existing samples in high performance.
The composition of the new MLRS includes several major components. This is a self-propelled launcher, transport-loading machine (TZM) and a rocket of a new type in the transport and launch container (TPK). In order to simplify operation and maintenance, all the machines of the complex are built on the basis of the four-wheel drive all-wheel drive chassis MZKT-7930 "Astrologer". This chassis is equipped with an 500 horsepower engine, which allows it to carry a payload weighing up to 24 tons and moving at speeds up to 70 km / h. Thus, the selected chassis as a whole meets the requirements imposed in connection with the installation of launchers and ammunition reloading systems.
Unified chassis are equipped with platforms with a set of special equipment, the design of which partially uses the same units. In particular, between the front and rear axle pairs on both MLRS machines, outriggers are provided to stabilize the equipment during operation. Equipment platforms for combat and transport-loading machines, in turn, is different due to the different tasks to be solved.
In the aft platform of the self-propelled launcher is a lifting-swiveling device with fixtures for transport and launch containers. This system is designed to guide the package of TPK missiles in the horizontal and vertical planes. In the stowed position, the package of containers is laid along the platform. On the mountings of the launcher there are eight missiles in their own containers. At the same time, two blocks of four TPK each are mounted on the central lifting boom, to the right and to the left of it.
Rocket A200 Chinese development. Photo Bmpd.livejournal.com
TZM complex "Polonaise" is equipped with a platform with other equipment. It provides fixed mounting for eight TPC with rockets, behind which is a crane. Using the latter, the calculation of the transport-charging vehicle should dismantle empty containers from the launcher and overload the new TPKs in preparation for firing.
The most interesting element of the Polonaise multiple launch rocket system is a missile designed to hit various targets in a wide range of ranges. According to popular belief, the new Belarusian MLRS uses Chinese-style A200 rockets created by the First Academy or CALT (China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology). These weapons have long been offered for export supplies and, it seems, have now found their buyer. Thus, the Chinese manufacturers of missile weapons were able to find a customer for their new development and conclude a profitable contract.
According to reports, the A200 rocket is a guided munition suitable for attacking targets in a relatively wide range of ranges. The rocket has a variable caliber case with a maximum diameter of 301 mm and a length on the order of 7,3 m. In the middle part of the case there are X-shaped rudders, in the tail part - stabilizers of similar design. The maximum span of the planes (tail stabilizers) reaches 615 mm. The mass of the product is declared at the level of 750 kg. The missile can be equipped with a warhead of three types. At the final part of the flight, the warhead is separated from the rest of the rocket units.
TZM with containers of missiles and a crane for their overload. Photo Kp.by
One of the main tasks of the A200 project was to increase the firing range. According to published data, this weapon allows you to fire targets at distances from 50 km. The maximum range is said to exceed 200 km. Due to the relatively long range missile equipped with a guidance system. For control during the flight, it is proposed to use an inertial guidance system with signal correction of satellite navigation systems. QUO at maximum range is declared at the level of 30-50 m. Some Belarusian sources mention accuracy up to several meters.
A200 missiles are shipped in square transport and launch containers. TPK are sealed and are intended for long-term storage of missiles. Before using weapons, containers are suggested to be mounted on the launcher mounts and used as guides for launching. Thus, after firing, the used container is dismantled, and a new one is installed in its place, after which the self-propelled launcher can again carry out firing.
Announced information about the new MLRS "Polonez" are of great interest. The specialists of the two countries were able to successfully solve a number of important issues and create a salvo fire system with very high characteristics that distinguish it favorably from the existing and future foreign analogues. The most important advantage over other modern MLRS is the firing range of about (or at least) 200 km.
The most important features and advantages associated with a high firing range are fully disclosed in the light of the geographic features of Eastern Europe. Such characteristics in theory allow the Belarusian missile forces to keep a large region in sight, which includes significant territories of neighboring countries, which, for the most part, have strained relations with the Republic of Belarus. Thus, Minsk can get a very convenient and promising tool that can significantly affect international relations in the region.
MLRS "Polonaise" at the parade. In the foreground TZM, at a distance - launchers. Photo News.tut.by
In some Belarusian editions, even now, suggestions are being made to further improve the Polonaise system. In particular, it is mentioned that with the help of foreign industry, Belarus can only receive missiles with a range of no more than 300 km. A further increase in firing range, in accordance with existing international agreements, is only possible on its own. The successful solution of such a task with the help of its industry will additionally increase the strike potential of the rocket forces, as well as affect the international situation accordingly.
At the same time, Belarus may have a new specific problem. According to some data, last year's tests in China were carried out due to the lack of relevant landfills on the Belarusian territory. Landfills of the Republic of Belarus do not allow firing at a range of about 200 km. In addition, there is no possibility to shoot from one polygon against educational targets on another: the location of the Belarusian polygons is such that the distance between one is smaller than the required 200 km, and between the other is much greater. Thus, again it is necessary to look for an alternative test site with shooting at the maximum range.
The Polonez project has so far gone through several major stages. Last May, several samples of such a system were shown at a parade in Minsk. Soon after, the new weapons passed tests at Chinese test sites. To date, the volley fire system has been tested by the Belarusian military, resulting in preparation for its adoption. According to the latest data, the MLRS "Polygon" will be put into service this summer. Delivery of the first systems to the troops moved from September to July. Thus, in the very near future, Belarus will receive new modern weapons, which will increase the country's defense capability. A further increase in defense capability will be associated with the rate of mass production of new technology. Any information about the plans for the construction of the new MLRS has not yet been published.
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The first information about the development of the new Belarusian MLRS appeared relatively recently - last spring. Soon became known appearance of this system. The 9 parade in May 2015 in Minsk for the first time showed self-propelled launchers and transport-charging machines of the new Polonaise complex. Soon there was some information about the new development. In particular, it became known that the Polonez project is a joint development of the Belarusian and Chinese industries. In particular, China was originally responsible for the creation and production of the missile part. The chassis, in turn, were of Belarusian origin.
As reported by the Belarusian press, by the middle of last year, the first tests of the new MLRS were conducted. 16 June 2015, the chairman of the Gosvoenproma of Belarus, Sergei Gurulev, reported to President Alexander Lukashenko on the successful completion of tests of the Polonez system. A platform for these checks, in view of joint development, became one of the polygons of China. Details of the work were not disclosed, but this did not prevent the emergence of a number of assumptions. For example, there were predictions about the speedy conduct of Polonez tests at Belarusian landfills.
Self-propelled launcher MLRS "Polonaise". Photo Kp.by
In early February, 2016, the Belarusian armed forces conducted exercises of rocket forces and artillery. During the training and combat activities at the Polessky range, firing from various weapons was carried out. According to some reports, during these exercises, the Polonez MLRS, which have not yet been officially adopted, were also involved in the shooting. However, official confirmation of such rumors was not received, although representatives of the Belarusian command openly argued that the new salvo system should be tested at its landfills in the very near future. According to the results of these checks, the complex can be adopted.
Recent reports on the future of the Polonez system suggest that the tests have already been carried out and the military decided to put it into service. In particular, last year it was claimed that the first battery, armed with new salvo systems, would go into service in the early autumn of the 2016. Now the terms of adoption are shifted to July. It is quite possible that during the inspections certain progress was achieved, which made it possible to adjust the plans in a positive sense of the word.
Unlike some other data on the new Belarusian weapons, information about the approximate dates for adopting the Polonaise was obtained from official sources. Thus, if in the future events will develop without significant problems, by the end of the summer of this year, the missile troops and artillery of the neighboring state will have mastered new equipment that has a great advantage over the existing one.
Launcher, side view. Photo Abw.by
According to available data, the MLRS Polonez project is a joint development of Belarusian and Chinese specialists. The industry of the Republic of Belarus was responsible for the production of basic automobile chassis and parts of equipment installed on them. The People’s Republic of China, in turn, was engaged in the development of missiles and related equipment. The result of this approach to development was the emergence of a new multiple launch rocket system, which, it is said, differs from existing samples in high performance.
The composition of the new MLRS includes several major components. This is a self-propelled launcher, transport-loading machine (TZM) and a rocket of a new type in the transport and launch container (TPK). In order to simplify operation and maintenance, all the machines of the complex are built on the basis of the four-wheel drive all-wheel drive chassis MZKT-7930 "Astrologer". This chassis is equipped with an 500 horsepower engine, which allows it to carry a payload weighing up to 24 tons and moving at speeds up to 70 km / h. Thus, the selected chassis as a whole meets the requirements imposed in connection with the installation of launchers and ammunition reloading systems.
Unified chassis are equipped with platforms with a set of special equipment, the design of which partially uses the same units. In particular, between the front and rear axle pairs on both MLRS machines, outriggers are provided to stabilize the equipment during operation. Equipment platforms for combat and transport-loading machines, in turn, is different due to the different tasks to be solved.
In the aft platform of the self-propelled launcher is a lifting-swiveling device with fixtures for transport and launch containers. This system is designed to guide the package of TPK missiles in the horizontal and vertical planes. In the stowed position, the package of containers is laid along the platform. On the mountings of the launcher there are eight missiles in their own containers. At the same time, two blocks of four TPK each are mounted on the central lifting boom, to the right and to the left of it.
Rocket A200 Chinese development. Photo Bmpd.livejournal.com
TZM complex "Polonaise" is equipped with a platform with other equipment. It provides fixed mounting for eight TPC with rockets, behind which is a crane. Using the latter, the calculation of the transport-charging vehicle should dismantle empty containers from the launcher and overload the new TPKs in preparation for firing.
The most interesting element of the Polonaise multiple launch rocket system is a missile designed to hit various targets in a wide range of ranges. According to popular belief, the new Belarusian MLRS uses Chinese-style A200 rockets created by the First Academy or CALT (China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology). These weapons have long been offered for export supplies and, it seems, have now found their buyer. Thus, the Chinese manufacturers of missile weapons were able to find a customer for their new development and conclude a profitable contract.
According to reports, the A200 rocket is a guided munition suitable for attacking targets in a relatively wide range of ranges. The rocket has a variable caliber case with a maximum diameter of 301 mm and a length on the order of 7,3 m. In the middle part of the case there are X-shaped rudders, in the tail part - stabilizers of similar design. The maximum span of the planes (tail stabilizers) reaches 615 mm. The mass of the product is declared at the level of 750 kg. The missile can be equipped with a warhead of three types. At the final part of the flight, the warhead is separated from the rest of the rocket units.
TZM with containers of missiles and a crane for their overload. Photo Kp.by
One of the main tasks of the A200 project was to increase the firing range. According to published data, this weapon allows you to fire targets at distances from 50 km. The maximum range is said to exceed 200 km. Due to the relatively long range missile equipped with a guidance system. For control during the flight, it is proposed to use an inertial guidance system with signal correction of satellite navigation systems. QUO at maximum range is declared at the level of 30-50 m. Some Belarusian sources mention accuracy up to several meters.
A200 missiles are shipped in square transport and launch containers. TPK are sealed and are intended for long-term storage of missiles. Before using weapons, containers are suggested to be mounted on the launcher mounts and used as guides for launching. Thus, after firing, the used container is dismantled, and a new one is installed in its place, after which the self-propelled launcher can again carry out firing.
Announced information about the new MLRS "Polonez" are of great interest. The specialists of the two countries were able to successfully solve a number of important issues and create a salvo fire system with very high characteristics that distinguish it favorably from the existing and future foreign analogues. The most important advantage over other modern MLRS is the firing range of about (or at least) 200 km.
The most important features and advantages associated with a high firing range are fully disclosed in the light of the geographic features of Eastern Europe. Such characteristics in theory allow the Belarusian missile forces to keep a large region in sight, which includes significant territories of neighboring countries, which, for the most part, have strained relations with the Republic of Belarus. Thus, Minsk can get a very convenient and promising tool that can significantly affect international relations in the region.
MLRS "Polonaise" at the parade. In the foreground TZM, at a distance - launchers. Photo News.tut.by
In some Belarusian editions, even now, suggestions are being made to further improve the Polonaise system. In particular, it is mentioned that with the help of foreign industry, Belarus can only receive missiles with a range of no more than 300 km. A further increase in firing range, in accordance with existing international agreements, is only possible on its own. The successful solution of such a task with the help of its industry will additionally increase the strike potential of the rocket forces, as well as affect the international situation accordingly.
At the same time, Belarus may have a new specific problem. According to some data, last year's tests in China were carried out due to the lack of relevant landfills on the Belarusian territory. Landfills of the Republic of Belarus do not allow firing at a range of about 200 km. In addition, there is no possibility to shoot from one polygon against educational targets on another: the location of the Belarusian polygons is such that the distance between one is smaller than the required 200 km, and between the other is much greater. Thus, again it is necessary to look for an alternative test site with shooting at the maximum range.
The Polonez project has so far gone through several major stages. Last May, several samples of such a system were shown at a parade in Minsk. Soon after, the new weapons passed tests at Chinese test sites. To date, the volley fire system has been tested by the Belarusian military, resulting in preparation for its adoption. According to the latest data, the MLRS "Polygon" will be put into service this summer. Delivery of the first systems to the troops moved from September to July. Thus, in the very near future, Belarus will receive new modern weapons, which will increase the country's defense capability. A further increase in defense capability will be associated with the rate of mass production of new technology. Any information about the plans for the construction of the new MLRS has not yet been published.
On the materials of the sites:
http://belvpo.com/
http://kp.by/
http://nevskii-bastion.ru/
http://flanker.su/
http://bmpd.livejournal.com/
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