The GMLRS rocket could get into the hands of the Russians: what can she be interested in experts (photo)
The representative of the DNR occupation power Jan Gagin in an interview with the TASS agency said that on October 21, the Himars system was allegedly intercepted over Donetsk and now experts in the Russian defense industry will conduct its deep analysis. Bulgarian Militis was told about what Russian experts may be interested in exploring the American RSSU rocket. According to Gagin, the intercepted rocket remained virtually intact, even its body was not particularly injured.
The authors of the publication point out that if the rocket really falls into the hands of the Russians, the occupiers will receive valuable information about its design, opportunities and vulnerable places. However, what type of rockets was allegedly intercepted over Donetsk is not specified, because the installation of Himars can fire a wide range of ammunition - from M26 missiles and GMLRS -controlled to various types of missiles ATACMS.
It should be noted that on October 21, Russian Telegram channels published information about the GMLRS-downed missile in Donetsk, which allegedly got "almost in perfect condition". According to the authors of the publication, the steering unit, the control unit with all electronics, as well as partially the combat part, where the affected elements of the anti -aircraft missile were hit.
"A thorough analysis of its components, motor installations, the mechanisms of guidance and technologies for the manufacture of warheads enables specialists to get a deep idea of the principles of rocket work," the authors of the material said. For example, if an enemy rocket uses a certain type of guidance, studying its weaknesses can help researchers develop obstacles or create modern interception systems that can display or disconnect the missile system.
In addition, the study of the rocket allows you to obtain valuable information about the launchers of HIMARS, as well as the tactics of combat. Analyzing the trajectory, the range and speed of the rocket flight, experts can determine the place of its launch and potential goals. For its part, understanding of the tactics of launches will allow to predict future launches of rockets and accordingly plan measures of preventive interception.
As for the detection of weaknesses of ammunition, you can establish a degree of sensitivity to various means of counteraction. Therefore, researchers can focus on improving, such as weapons of energy -weapons to increase the success of interception. One of the most important components of the rocket is its motor installation. Understanding how the rocket creates a craving and moves in the atmosphere, very important for optimizing its characteristics and flight.
Another important component for studying is the guidance and management system. Himars missiles are equipped with complex navigation systems and targets that allow them to accurately impress the goals. The study of the guidance system involves understanding the work of sensors, such as GPS and inertial measuring blocks that provide data for accurate positioning and calculation of the trajectory.
It will probably be important for the Russians to study the rocket design, as its body should withstand extreme loads that occur during launch and flight. This requires a thorough analysis of the materials used, such as light but strong alloys, and the structural integrity of the rocket housing.
The same information will help to determine the release of the rocket, as HIMAR installations use ammunition with different types of warheads "Understanding the useful load system involves studying how a warhead or ammunition is integrated into a rocket, as well as mechanisms for combat alternation," We will remind, on September 21 in the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation declared a successful reflection of a missile attack of the Armed Forces by means of air defense and even with the use of small arms.