created about 20 years ago automatic CP3 "Whirlwind" still has no analogues and direct competitors.According to the professionals, no weapon in the world is unable to stand on his replacement.It differs from the fellow in the first place small size, very unencumbered weight and retains all the advantages of a serious military weapons.As planned by gunsmiths, "Vortex" designed primarily for counter-terrorism units and security agencies.
History
Automatic CP3 "Whirlwind" was developed in Klimovsk CRI "Tochmash" in 1994.Led the project designers AD Borisov and V. Levchenko.Index "CP" indicates that the weapon is a "special design".Later the team was joined by another engineer-designer - AI Tashlykov, under whose leadership in 1996 a new machine was put into production.At the heart of development - previously created a silent machine AS "Val", which "Whirlwind" fully unified for the main parts, which greatly facilitates the production and operation of both types of weapons.
Subsequently, the development and experiments were continued, and after modernization has been launched production of a new version of this weapon.So there was a machine "Vortex" CP 3M combines the advantages of CP-3, AC, BCC.So far, weapons like this, the world does not exist.And all thanks to the tandem of small size and the super ammunition.
cartridge and lethal force
nine-millimeter cartridge has a unique stopping power, punching at short distances virtually any body armor.It is safe to say that the enemy is struck on the spot the first shot.Even if the enemy is dressed in armor 5th grade and is at a distance of several tens of meters, a shot of the "Vortex" stop and neutralize it.Plate armor will shattering energy shot, but do not extinguish it.Such an attack may result in serious internal injuries until the tears of internal organs and bone fractures.Professionals in such cases say that sometimes a bullet punched a hole in the plate is preferable to hit the vest.
The shortened machines proved to be very useful ammunition JS5 and St. Petersburg with heavy bullets with initial subsonic speed.They have low recoil.The combination of these indicators has allowed designers to create a weapon of mass and size characteristics comparable with sub-machine guns, while significantly surpassing last firepower, and lethal force.Cartridge "Vortex" compared to conventional yields a reduced sound pressure and is less likely to bounce messages.This makes it possible to fire in crowded enclosed spaces.For the shooting of the "Vortex" uses special armor-piercing bullets 9h39 mm to successfully destroy the enemy in flak jackets fifth class protection at a distance of 50 m, the fourth grade - up to 120 m, the third class - up to 200 m, the second class - up to 300 m.
box-type stores were borrowed from predecessors and initially contained 20 rounds.For the version of the CP-3M was designed store for up to 30 rounds.
device automaton SR-3
design substantially similar to AS "Val".The trigger mechanism makes it possible to use the mode of firing bursts and single.Unlike many colleagues, compact machine SR 3 "Whirlwind" is equipped with a self-fuse separated from the fire mode switch.Located fuse on the surface of the receiver.Translator button type located behind the trigger.The ability to use the silencer is not available.
Steel butt can be folded up and forward.Handguard and grip are made of impact-resistant plastic.
Automatic CP3 "Whirlwind" has a gas engine.The long stroke gas piston is rigidly connected to the slide frame.In this locking channel is done by turning the shutter 6 having lugs.Holes for the withdrawal of powder gases in the barrel of the machine there.The trunk has a machine-flash suppressor compensator.Rifling of the barrel are made in a special way - they have a variable slope.This ensures the stability of bullets in flight and high accuracy.On the handle there are special thickening designed to prevent the displacement of the hand fighter forward to the muzzle.
CP 3M and its main differences
features of this type of weapon:
- opportunity to screw a silencer;
- use metal shop for 30 rounds;
- folding butt framework;
- possible to install optical sights (the same as for the "Shaft");
- safety lever;
- foldable extra grip.
Performance characteristics
New Machine CP3 "Whirlwind" with no ammunition in the store has a weight of 2 kg.The length of the weapon when the stock is folded 39.5 cm buttstock extend it up to 64 centimeters.The bullet flies out of the "Vortex" at the speed of 290 m / s and is capable of hitting targets at a distance of half a kilometer up.This grouping of professionals say good weapon, even if firing it during desertions.Taking into account the time required to replace the horns in the battle of the "Vortex" can be done from 40 to 60 rounds per minute.
Purpose Machine CP 3 "Whirlwind", thanks to its small size, can be used for concealed carry.It can comfortably accommodate even a jacket.In some cases, this advantage is simply invaluable.In addition, automatic CP3 "Whirlwind" can be placed in a small case, it does not attract attention.First of all, both versions are of interest for the services involved in the fight against terrorism, the protection of public figures, the special operation.In addition, this weapon can be used for personal self-defense troops.
Given the fact that the very development and production of weapons with such characteristics is initiated and security services, his considerable popularity among professionals is not surprising."Whirlwind" - automatic, recognizable image which even novices in warfare, is considered one of the best weapons of assault and protective purpose.Today, he is officially in service in many units of special services of Russia.
