Kalashnikov - a symbol of Russian small arms second half of the 20th century.Over the years, the designers have tried to create something worth attention, the same uptime and reliability.However, in most cases we obtain another modification of the AK-47.Nevertheless, after 95 years the situation has changed somewhat.Russian designers have developed several notable rifles.In this article we'll look at the new weapons to Russia, which is going to put into service the military forces.
small preface
Since 1949, the most popular and sought weapons of much of the world - a Kalashnikov.But abroad, except for Makarov pistol, an AK-47 (and modifications), as well as carbines Simonov, nothing else did not know.After the collapse of the USSR the situation changed somewhat.Gunsmiths set to work and developed a number of promising models of small arms.We can confidently assert that the army of the Russian Federation will be the new machine, which will replace the outdated AK-47 and its modifications.Of course, the Russian defense industry is unlikely to be telling all my secrets on how a weapon is equipped with an army, and when.Yet today know something about the AN-94 machine, silent sniper rifle and other developments Russian gunsmiths.In this article we will examine the pistols, rifles and machine guns of new models.
latest Russian weapons
In fact, the number of development projects in the field of defense industry of the Russian Federation just great.It nuclear submarines of the "Shark", backed by tanks, "Terminator" supersonic aircraft "Ajax" and more.But in one case we are dealing with the aircraft, the other - with a heavy ground equipment.We are much more interested in the development of small arms, for example, AN-94, which is fundamentally different from the Kalashnikov.Defense Ministry says that soon will replace the AN AK-47/74, as well as the AKM.Kalashnikov himself regarded quite negatively to the new Russian infantry small arms, but today this machine can be regarded as standard.The essence of the new design is that the efficiency of fire, as compared with the AK, was increased by 1.5-2.0 times.In addition, the advanced requirements of diminishing returns.With all this new weapons Russia was to be no less reliable and trouble-free under all circumstances.
A detailed description of the AN-94
can say with confidence that this is the most modern weapons.For example, the butt and forend are made of polymers, which makes weapons more convenient and easy.Gas tube under the barrel - guide arm rigidly secured.It is noteworthy that there is used the principle of free shutter pulse offset, which is also known as SISZ.The essence of such a system lies in the fact that during the return barrel and receiver are moving away from the gate and the bolt.AN-94 is equipped with a 4-hkratnym optical sight to improve shooting accuracy during movement.Standard sight is also provided with a fundamental difference from a Kalashnikov.He graduated at 1 km.Another innovation - the ability to install 40 mm grenade launcher.The latter can shoot as live ammunition, and light and sound.But the most important thing worth saying about the reliability.It is increased by more than 150% as compared with an AK-74.In practice, the first failure occurs after 40,000 shots.
new Russian small arms
anti-materiel rifle (KAFP) was developed in the early 2000s.This weapon is fundamentally different from analogues that some increased range, as well as an opportunity to hit the enemy manpower, which is in bullet-proof vests.Before armourers was set, and the third goal - to allow the sniper to hit protected, small-sized objects (the enemy shelter, IRAs, radar, satellite communications antenna and so on. N.).All this was a precondition for the establishment of large-caliber sniper rifle with a powerful cartridges (caliber - 12.7 mm).Of course, plenty of weapons in this case was more than 13 kilograms.Without sight and store - 12 kg.What is worth mentioning, as is the presence of the upper ceiling, which allows you to install different optical and night sights.If it becomes necessary to defeat malobronirovannoy enemy infantry and vehicles at a distance of 2 km, it is used KAFP.This new Russian small arms allows accurate fire from cover.
Sniper Rifle (SW-8)
This small arms was designed in 2011.Today, ST-8 - one of the best sniper rifles.It is necessary to draw your attention to the fact that all development held in strict secrecy, the official announcement was made only in 2011.It's easy enough weapons, weighing only 6.5 kg and with dimensions of 1025 x 96 x 185. The firing range, if I may say so, a standard - 1.5 kilometers.Shop for 5 rounds.Currently, the Defense Ministry plans to replace the SVD and SALT-96 CB-8, which is much more robust and reliable, and accurate.Soon it is planned to put the CD-8 for mass production, and completely replace outdated SVD.Therefore, if and to consider new developments in the Russian weapons, it is certainly worth mentioning the new sample sniper rifle.
machine gun "Kord»
If we talk about the modern machine guns, which are used by armed forces of the Russian Federation, it is impossible not to mention the "cord".Despite the fact that the development was started back in the 90s, the final version was obtained only in 2007.It is noteworthy that the gun can be mounted on the T-90S.The firing range at ground targets - 2 km Air - 1.5 kilometers.Currently, there are a huge number of modifications.For example, there is a tank guns and infantry on bipod and infantry machines, and so on. N. The high versatility suggests that the "cord" can be used for almost any purpose.If you use a bullet with a tungsten core, we can significantly improve the armor penetration, so hit lightly armored vehicles of the enemy is not difficult.Besides all this, on the "cord" can install optical or night sight, making this a truly versatile weapons in Russia.Recent developments do not end there, so let's go further.
About AK-12 in detail
Along with providing new uniforms of the Russian army, is the question of change of small arms.Today a lot of talk about the outfit, "Warrior."In addition to the new armor, the soldiers will receive and automatic.According to preliminary data, it will be an AK-12.Let's look at what kind of weapons and what are its characteristics.As is clear from the name, the developer of the machine has become the concern of Kalashnikov, so the caliber bullets will be exactly the same as that of the AK-47.The most fundamental difference from its predecessor is the reduced weight.Designers managed to reduce weight by 0.1 kg of weapons.To some it may seem like a ridiculous figure, but it is not.In addition, we improved the trigger.From now on, you can distort the bolt with one hand and do not need to hold the event after every change of the store.
AEK-971, or main competitor AK-12
Today new model Kalashnikov now has a serious competitor.Designers of Kovrova used principally new scheme, which significantly reduces the impact of weapons.Shooting, honor lesser impact, smoother, but the weight is slightly larger than that of the AK-12.But if we compare the whole, the patterning of the two models is almost identical.Although the power of the AK some more.It must be noted that the AEK-971 has a significant advantage, as the new regime of shooting - in short bursts.But from an AK-12 the opportunity is present, however, there are some differences.However, on the one hand, and the other said that it would be good to adopt both the sample and empirically determine which is better in real combat conditions.In any case, the latest Russian military weapons will be put into service in 2015, along with a set of "Warrior."
Something else about the new
As mentioned a little above, to date, there is a huge number of projects are working on the best gunsmiths of the Russian Federation.However, to share their secrets no hurry.For example, today we know that soon will go into service called "Drone".We already know that it will be a fighting machine, but neither confirmed nor denied by the Defense Ministry was not.Nevertheless, we can expect that the new weapons Russia ("Drone") will be, but when it happens and under what circumstances, remain a mystery until recently.It is possible that this is the secret weapon of the Russian Federation, and in the course of it will go only in case of direct aggression.
Conclusion
Here we have considered only a latest weapon in Russia.Photos of the latest developments you can see in this article.Today continually being developed revolvers, pistols, machine guns, grenade launchers and machine guns.All are trying to enter into service.Nevertheless, the question is often an edge manufacturing bullets.If you are developing weapons with a caliber that is not manufactured in Russia, it in most cases, do not put on the conveyor.A striking example - the Kalashnikov assault rifle, which is used extensively for more than 40 years.Despite all of its reliability and simplicity, this weapon is time to be replaced by something newer, powerful and accurate.Here, in principle, all that can be said on the subject.Now you know what it looks like and what should be the new weapons Russia.
