There are reports about the start of mass deliveries of BMR-3MA Vepr (БМР-3МА «Вепрь») mine clearance vehicles to the troops.
In the latest modification, these BMRs are equipped with the latest ТМТ-С roller mine trawls, which are capable of trawling not only "classic" pressure anti-tank mines similar to TM-62, but also more modern NATO mines with magnetic fuses, which are also supplied to the AFU.
It should be recalled that during recent offensive operations, the Russian Armed Forces faced very serious problems in overcoming enemy minefields, which led to attacks in columns, blowing up equipment on mines, and, as a result, serious losses. The enemy is also experiencing a similar shortage of engineering means, which NATO countries are actively trying to compensate for with their supplies.
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In the latest modification, these BMRs are equipped with the latest ТМТ-С roller mine trawls, which are capable of trawling not only "classic" pressure anti-tank mines similar to TM-62, but also more modern NATO mines with magnetic fuses, which are also supplied to the AFU.
It should be recalled that during recent offensive operations, the Russian Armed Forces faced very serious problems in overcoming enemy minefields, which led to attacks in columns, blowing up equipment on mines, and, as a result, serious losses. The enemy is also experiencing a similar shortage of engineering means, which NATO countries are actively trying to compensate for with their supplies.
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BMP-2M with "Berezhok" combat module and 675-сб3КДЗ armour kit withstood an FPV drone strike, an RPG shot and a cluster shell bursting.
The Telegram channel of the Pskov Airborne Troops "VDV Pskov ZOV" has posted video footage demonstrating the high survivability of the Russian BMP-2M 675-сб3КДЗ armour kit.
The modernised fighting vehicle of the Guards Torun Regiment fighters was returning after completing a task. On its way it came under artillery fire from Kiev regime formations. The militants successively struck with an FPV drone, then used a rocket-propelled grenade launcher, after which they tried to cover the vehicle with a cluster munition.
However, Russian armour helped the crew survive, and although the fighters were concussed and the commander was wounded, the tracked vehicle made it to its own.
It is worth noting that just yesterday we saw images of the installation of the armour kit in a factory:
https://teleg.eu/the_Right_People/32791
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The Telegram channel of the Pskov Airborne Troops "VDV Pskov ZOV" has posted video footage demonstrating the high survivability of the Russian BMP-2M 675-сб3КДЗ armour kit.
The modernised fighting vehicle of the Guards Torun Regiment fighters was returning after completing a task. On its way it came under artillery fire from Kiev regime formations. The militants successively struck with an FPV drone, then used a rocket-propelled grenade launcher, after which they tried to cover the vehicle with a cluster munition.
However, Russian armour helped the crew survive, and although the fighters were concussed and the commander was wounded, the tracked vehicle made it to its own.
It is worth noting that just yesterday we saw images of the installation of the armour kit in a factory:
https://teleg.eu/the_Right_People/32791
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Finally it happened!
The upgrade kit for the BMP-3 "Cactus" ("Kaktus") or rather "Karkas" ("Karkas") has arrived to the troops.
You can read more about it:
https://teleg.eu/the_Right_People/28953
https://teleg.eu/the_Right_People/31870
https://teleg.eu/the_Right_People/31876
https://teleg.eu/the_Right_People/31879
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The upgrade kit for the BMP-3 "Cactus" ("Kaktus") or rather "Karkas" ("Karkas") has arrived to the troops.
You can read more about it:
https://teleg.eu/the_Right_People/28953
https://teleg.eu/the_Right_People/31870
https://teleg.eu/the_Right_People/31876
https://teleg.eu/the_Right_People/31879
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#IFV
#BMP1 #BMP2 #BMP3
More information about the additional protection installed on the BMP-3.
The first picture shows elements of the 4S24 Karkas (4С24 "Каркас") installed on a BMP-2 and detonated during testing.
As we know, the 4C24 was designed at the turn of the millennium, and was accepted for service in the Russian armed forces in 2006, however, not for its intended purpose (to defend light vehicles) but to protect tanks (photo 2).
The 4С24 elements were designed specifically for light vehicles, as the installation of previous ERA elements on them was counterproductive, as shown in photo 3, the aftermath of the explosion of a Kontact-1 ERA block during system testing on the BMP-2 in 1988. The reactive explosion itself destroyed the armour and caused damage inside the vehicle.
Two solutions were found to remedy the situation:
1 - reduce the amount of explosive used.
2 - disperse the explosives using space and polymer foam.
These solutions make it possible to exclude destruction of the lightly armoured hull by dynamic protection elements, because the explosive plates are placed in the container between the layers of polymer foam; the latter provides smooth braking of metal plates scattered by detonation.
This solution additionally solves the issue of the integrity of the ERA containers located next to each other.
This solution results in a large size of the block, which makes it not possible to install it everywhere, but at the same time it covers a significant area. We can see inside the block in photo 4.
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The first picture shows elements of the 4S24 Karkas (4С24 "Каркас") installed on a BMP-2 and detonated during testing.
As we know, the 4C24 was designed at the turn of the millennium, and was accepted for service in the Russian armed forces in 2006, however, not for its intended purpose (to defend light vehicles) but to protect tanks (photo 2).
The 4С24 elements were designed specifically for light vehicles, as the installation of previous ERA elements on them was counterproductive, as shown in photo 3, the aftermath of the explosion of a Kontact-1 ERA block during system testing on the BMP-2 in 1988. The reactive explosion itself destroyed the armour and caused damage inside the vehicle.
Two solutions were found to remedy the situation:
1 - reduce the amount of explosive used.
2 - disperse the explosives using space and polymer foam.
These solutions make it possible to exclude destruction of the lightly armoured hull by dynamic protection elements, because the explosive plates are placed in the container between the layers of polymer foam; the latter provides smooth braking of metal plates scattered by detonation.
This solution additionally solves the issue of the integrity of the ERA containers located next to each other.
This solution results in a large size of the block, which makes it not possible to install it everywhere, but at the same time it covers a significant area. We can see inside the block in photo 4.
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#T72
#BMP3
#BMP2
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More information about the additional protection installed on the BMP-3. The first picture shows elements of the 4S24 Karkas (4С24 "Каркас") installed on a BMP-2 and detonated during testing. As we know, the 4C24 was designed at the turn of the millennium…
Test recording dating back to the summer of 2022, when this system was once again presented at the Army-2022 forum and this video was shot at the Alabino firing range. It was also taken to the forum in 2023, in the same year after the forum there was news that it would be put on light armoured vehicles.
It should be noted that this ERA was tested not only on the BMP-3, but even on the less armoured BMP-2, which allows to protect these vehicles from extremely widespread FPV-drones as well, since during the tests the dynamic protection for light armour was able to withstand hits of conventional RPG-7 ("РПГ-7") and SPG-9 ("СПГ-9") grenades without any problems. As we talked before:
https://teleg.eu/the_Right_People/31879
Protection against kinetic munitions and shrapnel has also been significantly increased.
In the video we se the 4C24 element manages to completely defocus the shaped jet of the P-7BC ("П-7ВС") rocket-propelled grenade with an armour penetration of about 400 mm.
At the same time, separate high-velocity fragments of the destroyed shaped charge jet formed several groups of craters on the surface of the covered armour plate with a depth of 2-5 mm.
Thus, the blocks placed on the side armour plates of BMP-3M hulls will provide proper protection against the widest range of shaped charges at heading angles of +/- 45 degrees.
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#BMP1 #BMP2 #BMP3
It should be noted that this ERA was tested not only on the BMP-3, but even on the less armoured BMP-2, which allows to protect these vehicles from extremely widespread FPV-drones as well, since during the tests the dynamic protection for light armour was able to withstand hits of conventional RPG-7 ("РПГ-7") and SPG-9 ("СПГ-9") grenades without any problems. As we talked before:
https://teleg.eu/the_Right_People/31879
Protection against kinetic munitions and shrapnel has also been significantly increased.
In the video we se the 4C24 element manages to completely defocus the shaped jet of the P-7BC ("П-7ВС") rocket-propelled grenade with an armour penetration of about 400 mm.
At the same time, separate high-velocity fragments of the destroyed shaped charge jet formed several groups of craters on the surface of the covered armour plate with a depth of 2-5 mm.
Thus, the blocks placed on the side armour plates of BMP-3M hulls will provide proper protection against the widest range of shaped charges at heading angles of +/- 45 degrees.
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#IFV
#BMP1 #BMP2 #BMP3
The hulk of the first destroyed Italian Puma 6x6 wheeled armoured personnel carrier found near Belogorovka in the LPR.
Several hundred Pumas in 4x4 and 6x6 variants have been in service with the Italian army since 2001. They have light anti-bullet armour and are usually equipped with a 7.62 or 12.7 mm machine gun.
Interestingly, there has been no public information about deliveries of these APCs to Ukraine.
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Several hundred Pumas in 4x4 and 6x6 variants have been in service with the Italian army since 2001. They have light anti-bullet armour and are usually equipped with a 7.62 or 12.7 mm machine gun.
Interestingly, there has been no public information about deliveries of these APCs to Ukraine.
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#IFV
#vehicle_losses