Recently, the development of weapons leaped forward, greatly widening the gap in technology between the two countries that can not afford the latest models of weapons, and those who are unable to do so.One of these new products on the market weapons is ATGM "Skif" - the creation of a joint Ukrainian and Belarusian producers.Like any other type of weapon being developed by joint efforts of different countries, he took the best of both worlds.
ATRA - what is it?
ATRA stands for anti-missile system, and it is designed to destroy armored targets and enemy, regardless of whether they are protected by a monolithic, diversity or combined armor, including taking into account the dynamic protection.In addition, the complex can be used to defeat other armored targets, such as: dug in tanks, long-term firing points, helicopters and the like.ATRA "Skif" - is no exception, and it is capable of hitting all the same goals, but with much greater efficiency than its earlier counterparts.Despite the fact that he created recently, it has already managed to establish itself in the armed forces armies of different countries exclusively with the best hand.
ATGM "Skif": the history of creation
This weapon was developed jointly by the Ukrainian CB "Ray" and the Belarusian JSC "Peleng", and in Ukraine, only the missile itself for the complex, and guidance device is created in Belarus.Typically, anti-tank systems "Skif" and "Le Corsaire" are compared with each other, although this is not entirely correct, as ATRA "Le Corsaire" originally fully Ukrainian manufacturing, and Scythian - sharing, which ensures higher quality weapons.
the functioning of the complex is a semi-automatic laser guidance system, with the very target detection is performed by means of infrared and optical sights.The main weapon unique ability is the ability to fire both the open and closed positions with.The missile flies over the line of sight and reduced directly at the target only at the last moment before impact, which greatly complicates the possibility of its intercept and identify the ultimate goal of the projectile.Such anti-tank systems "Skif".Photos can be viewed below.
Modifications
The basic package includes weapons tripod on which it is set immediately before the fire, the container used for transporting and launching missiles, guidance device PN-C, and remote control.
ATGM "Skif-D" is a modified version of the basic configuration setup, the main difference of which is a special device that allows the operator to launch missiles from a distance of 50 meters from the complex.This modification does not require the staff directly at the weapon, which can significantly reduce the loss of the soldiers.
ATGM "SKIF-M" - another version of the modification installation.In it, in addition to all the above as standard, also includes a thermal imager in Belarus.This version of the complex can be a much more effective use at night.
Specifications
Caliber complex, according to data published on the website of the manufacturer, is 130 mm, the weight of the unit only 28 kg, and missiles - 16. Weight of the device targeting the Belarusian production is the same16 kg and the control panel - only 12. The maximum time for which the missile reaches a target located at the maximum possible range of the weapon - 23 seconds, with CU - cumulative Tandem.Thanks all the same guidance system target can be detected at a distance of 7 km, which, given the maximum shooting distance 5 km, allows the calculation and prepare for the battle between the best use of the complex.The temperature range in which the weapon can be fully operational and perform its task, is also quite impressive - it varies from plus to minus 60 ° C and 40 ° C.Despite the fact that the operator constantly monitors the enemy using designator itself rocket flies above the line of sight and the laser looks her tail, and just before the stroke changes the trajectory of a projectile.Because of this to detect or intercept the missile is very difficult and perhaps just before hitting that dramatically negates the ability of most modern armor protection systems.
Use
troops are in service in the army Belarus and Georgia.In Ukraine, two such complex in 2015 were used in the Donbass, in Azeybardzhane taken into service as early as 2010 and are mounted on armored cars of the "Scorpion."Use this type of weapon army noted the possibility of the clock application, the increased accuracy of hitting a target located behind the zone return fire, the increased vitality of the calculation of the complex due to the possibility of remote control system and provided installation of complex vehicles both land and sea-based.In addition, if the vehicle is equipped with such a weapon, it is possible to equip it and the automatic recharge, significantly increases the rate of fire and as a result, the effectiveness of anti-tank systems "Skif".Such prudence in both the development and the creation of complex only increases its value in the eyes of the military.
Results
So overall, starting with the appearance of the weapon at an arms fair in 2005 and to this day, the complex is actively used, has shown good results, and is relatively cheap to maintain.In addition, since it can be transferred by the calculation, it can bring the probable opponent a lot of unpleasant surprises, and its ability to affect not only technique, but also fortified firing points of the enemy greatly expands the scope and capabilities of the armed forces of the countries in which the complex is in service.In addition, recently appeared on the basis of a special simulator of the same anti-tank systems "Skif" that allows you to train calculation with minimal cost and with maximum efficiency.
