founder of the theoretical foundations of the science of the gear can be called generalissimo Alexander Suvorov.It was during rapid transitions Imperial Army demonstrated incredible mobility around the world, led to numerous victories of the Russian Army.Suvorov soldiers bore the lot, but the degree of affordability ammunition great military leader, not having an athletic figure, however, check for yourself.If he could walk with a knapsack and rifle, as any soldier, then, all right.The new combat equipment "Warrior" to be considered by the Russian Army in the early XX century, most likely would be approved by Alexander Vasilyevich.
A brief history of military fashion
from the principle of the protection of the vital organs of the human body army of almost all countries of the world declined during the First World War.The exception was the head - it is still covered helmet.Field uniforms is a variant of the usual clothing of textile, adapted for the war and has cryptic coloring.We have this gray-green color was called protective, in other countries it was the definition of "hacks", regardless of color.The cut tried to do as much as possible comfortable, fitted with jacket pockets, each state sought to give the outward appearance of their soldiers a certain daring and aggressiveness.This tradition has been preserved from the time when the military were in fashion braid, epaulets and other ornaments have become in the twentieth century utilitarian unnecessary.And before that the soldiers wore armor, protect from arrows, spears and other sharp objects that the enemy was trying to hit them.In the 60 years to the idea of protecting the body of humanity back - there were vests.But all the problems, even in combination with helmets, they are not solved.
Russian military uniform: tradition and modernity
in our country for a long time equipping neglected.Soviet soldiers era of "mature socialism" was, in general, dressed just like his great-grandfather, who fought somewhere in Galicia in 1915.Overcoat become shorter tunic style has undergone some changes, the cap had "ears", but basically the tradition of Russian military uniforms of imperial times have survived.Serious metamorphosis occurred in the mid-eighties, during the Afghan war.Then we went into the army all the same everyday life vests, approved by the Americans in Vietnam.Still, our equipment has remained one of the simplest in the world.But Russia has always been able to surprise with unexpected success in the areas of activity in which opponents and competitors are not waiting.Combat equipment "Warrior" even recognized leaders - Americans - do not expect from us.
ideology "Warriors»
Yes, Americans have always sought to give comfort even such obviously unpleasant, dirty and dangerous occupation as a war.Developers Pentagon ammunition tried to apply a scientific approach to every detail, from the special sleeping bags and finishing rations.Combat equipment "Warrior" has absorbed the ideology all the experience gained by the armies of the world for a long time.It was intended to be not just a military uniform, and the whole complex of functionally-rich, providing execution of multiple tasks.A soldier wearing it should be more secure, get information provision and acquire the ability to survive in situations in which he could have killed, be it conventional ammunition.And in complete combat equipment "Warrior" includes devices and equipment that are based on the latest achievements of electronics.These gadgets are designed to help detect the enemy, do not lose focus on the area, the fire of the most secure position and many more.
Function Blocks system
combat equipment "Warrior" is a set of tools and wearable clothes, functionally divided into groups:
1. weapons.This is the most important functional group.The main purpose of any soldier is the greatest enemy of causing damage in the event of armed conflict.For this fighter has firearms and cold steel.
2. Remedies.The ability to effectively counter exists as long as the soldier is alive and well.The enemy, in turn, tends to cause injury to the soldier.Bulletproof vest, helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, shields and other devices to protect the soldier's body from hostile influences, and accidental injury.
3. The system power supply.The soldier feels danger coming not only from the bullets and shells of the enemy, he might just freeze, if he had to stay a long time in the cold.Complex combat equipment "Warrior" is provided with a thermal energy source for heating, if necessary.
4. Communication and Management.From the successful cooperation between the soldiers during the fighting depends on a victory.
5. Equity Intelligence.The ability to see in the dark, looking out of the hedge and transfer the collected information with reference to the coordinates of the area creates a network-centric information system, which is provided with each set of combat equipment "Warrior.
Components
To implement the functional blocks specialist CRI "Tochmash" developed a number of essential items soldier (there are 59).To ensure the conditions for an active combat viability are two types of backpacks (raid and patrol) vest with quick items, tent, sleeping bag, Armed helms, from special materials coveralls, goggles, and more.Combat equipment "Warrior" weighs 20 to 24 kilograms, depending on the configuration.For comparison, an American soldier has to carry the ammunition total weight of 34 kg.To provide such an advantage, Russian designers have applied a systematic approach, creating a 21 item unique design and upgrade 17 pre-existing elements of military equipment.Some of them should stop attention.
bulletproof vest
known historical fact of mass death of the Teutonic Knights in the Lake Peipsi during the Battle on the Ice (1242) Indeed, heavy armor can not only protect soldiers from damaging elements, but also become very dangerous in certain circumstances.An interesting approach to the problem General Designer VN Lepin, which was developed under the leadership of "Warrior."Russian military equipment in contact with the soldier in the water can be discharged, and instantly.This unique design is a bullet-proof vest lifesaving appliance automatically obtaining positive buoyancy.It has also mounts pouches, a variety of devices and equipment.
Helmet
Plain steel helmet not only protects against modern means of fire destruction - it is dangerous.If you get a bullet in it shifted the axis of rotation begins to move in an unpredictable trajectory inside a limited space helmet.Thus, even a tangential cross causes death.Quite differently it behaves layered lightweight helmet supplied with the "Warrior".Russian military-industrial complex designed to meet the many situations that may arise on the battlefield.The helmet has a combined structure in which the bullet "bogged down".He stands with a pistol hit a five-meter distance, and in addition, is equipped with fastenings for accessories, including portable infrared cameras, communications and navigation.
special textiles
Designing of special materials for clothing soldiers - the problem is so complex that it involved the whole sector of chemical and textile industries.The requirements for military clothes are very specific, and sometimes contradictory.It should be durable and it does not burn, and certainly not melt.It fighter must feel comfortable, in other words, the fabric should be used to "breathe", hygroscopic.But she can not get wet.Combat equipment "Warrior" is sewed of special materials, including membrane (having a property of unilateral transmission of moisture), light, durable and most relevant circumstances of almost any complexity.
Other important things
soldiers in battle and during the preparation for it may require different ammunition.There are no trifles, each item must have maximum reliability, compactness, and thus be easy.Here are just some of the items that make up the military-industrial complex "Warrior": 2 backpacks of various sizes, heater, heaters, suits for camouflage, water filter, Sapper shovel, flashlight signal, a clock, a special knife, tent, first aid kit, tools chemical andradiation monitoring binoculars.
important element of ammunition and a special device for hearing protection, artificially narrowing the dynamic range of the acoustic waves.Loud sounds are muted and quiet, on the contrary, increase.
Weapons
General Military Doctrine of the Russian Army is changing.In place of the many "mass" armed forces will soon come to compact and highly mobile combat units.This ultimately will promote and increase combat effectiveness, and cost reduction of defense.The most massive machine in the history of mankind, AK, perhaps in this case, will lose their main advantage - simplicity.Russian soldier of the future - people with above-average intelligence, he can understand and in a more complex small arms.Although it is likely that "Kalashnikov" still serve if its characteristics will be able to bring to the level of modern requirements.Will the soldiers armed with AK-12 or "Degtyarev" (AEK-971), is not precisely known.Shooting samples are developed constantly, and which of them will stop its customer's choice (MO) - time will tell.
Since when?
For whom and when is the standard weapon for combat equipment "Warrior," a photo that became available after the demonstration of it at MAKS-2011?Perhaps, in this technological miracle will put some elite military units, special forces of the GRU, FSB Special Forces, Marines, airborne troops and other soldiers until the cost?
No, this outfit will be combined arms - to the end of the decade it will get every Russian soldier, despite the high cost of the set (up to one million rubles).By the way, the American ammunition heavier and worse, and the United States costs taxpayers several times more expensive.The process of re-dressing has already begun.Combat equipment "Warrior" on the way.
