Russia develops a new assault tank with a 152mm gun: details of the project (photo)

To spread: Russian designers of Saratov University presented the concept of a new assault tank adapted to fighting in urban development, mountainous terrain and with massive use of drones. The project provides a large-scale modification of existing platforms-T-72, T-80, T-90 and T-14. The structure is based on a combination of fire power, multi -level active protection and intelligence. This is stated in the exclusive material of Army Recognition.

The main element was shortened 152-mm howitzers with the possibility of lifting the barrel to 45 °, which significantly exceeds standard tank guns from UVN to 15 °. This solution provides the targets on the elevations, in mountain fortifications and on the upper floors of buildings. Despite losses in armored, it is offered to compensate for the use of powerful fugas shells and managed ammunition.

In order to increase the tactical awareness of the tank, a telescopic mast is provided with electro -optical means and integrated UAVs. Drones perform intelligence, targets and, if necessary, carry weapons. A similar concept is in line with the South Korean K2 tank. The roof of the tower provides remotely controlled combat module, which includes 30 mm of auto-harvest and a jet infantry fireplace RPO-A "Schmel".

This module will rotate 360 ° and, in connection with the active protection complexes of "Arena-M" or "Drozd-2", will automatically be able to track and intercepts threats from the upper hemisphere, including strokes of PTKR and barrel ammunition. Particularly noteworthy is the integration of the laser opposition system installed in the combat module.

It includes a quantum generator and a laser rangefinder capable of disorientation of UAVs and missiles, as well as work in constant scanning mode to determine the direction, type and speed of the target. Unlike Chinese JD-3 on the Type 99 tank, Russian development is an autonomous module directly related to the tank guide system.

For urban operations, the design is supplemented with a bulldozer with a dynamic protection, which serves as a means of storming fortifications and passive armor against PTKR and mines. The technical features of the concept Recall that due to significant losses in the war of major combat tanks in Russia decided to devastate the repositories of the old Soviet T-72A. According to observers, these tanks are sent to enterprises for deep modernization, as evidenced by satellite images.