Russian weapons is traditionally characterized by high efficiency, combined with ease of use and reliability.An example of such an approach to designing a strong field system can serve as a combat vehicle, which is a mobile missile system designed to combat armored vehicles, equipped with advanced protection, including dynamic.Produced he Saratov aggregate plant.At the moment, this model unique in the world.Anti-tank complex "Chrysanthemum" can in a matter of a few minutes to destroy enemy combat vehicles, appearing suddenly and escape from retaliation.
problem - dynamic protection
In the early eighties in the world tank manufacturing, and more specifically in the theory of armor, there was a major shift.Now you can counteract the cumulative projectiles, pose a threat to any technique in the case of a successful hit.A jet of hot gas, burning a layer of heavy-duty metal precision, to create conditions for the penetration into the body of the charge.The multi-layer armor with quenching layer ceramic partly solved the problem, but the main means of protecting steel small amounts of explosives, integrated into the upper layer of protection, or in special containers, fixed outside.After contact with the cumulative projectile detonation of explosives, the plasma jet is dissipated, and punching effect is reduced.For the first time with active armor faced the Lebanese armed forces during the war with Israel (1982).New technological method used by German designers of armored vehicles.
information that conventional anti-tank guided missile hit the target has become much more complicated, prompted the Soviet leadership to look for new solutions.What was needed was a missile system which could overcome any defense.
Rockets
main combat element of the system has become a jet guided missile with a so-called tandem charge.This means that the head of the RS series produces two explosions, the first of which neutralizes the effect of dynamic protection, and the second directly destroys armor protection.Anti-tank complex "Chrysanthemum" is armed with anti-tank 4 with different types of guidance systems:
- 9M123 - laser-guided;
- 9M123-2 - with guidance radioluchevym equipped with tandem-warhead nadkalibernoy cumulative effects;
- 9M123F - a thermobaric warhead, explosive destruction and laser-guided;
- 9M123F2 - a thermobaric warhead, explosive destruction and radio guidance;
All four shells are highly destructive power and quite heavy (50 kg).In order to successfully apply them, need special combat vehicle.
Permeability and mobility
One of the main characteristics of modern military equipment - mobility.The appearance on the critical area of the theater of military operations, and effective anti-rolling means can radically change the situation.In order to challenge the enemy, using armored vehicles to attack, how can there suddenly antitank missile system should be able to airmobile delivery.Consequently, the machine must be sufficiently light.In addition, for it should not matter the degree of terrain and water obstacles.The Soviet school of construction of armored vehicles had a sufficient number of developments.Anti-tank complex "Chrysanthemum" is mounted on the chassis is widely used in the armed forces of the BMP-3.Fighting vehicle 9P157-2 includes, in addition to the chassis, fire control systems, radar stations operating in the millimeter range (100-150 GHz), two launchers, is withdrawn and places crew consisting of two people.The stock of its course is 600 km away.
How is shooting
Externally antitank system "Chrysanthemum" is similar to a conventional infantry fighting vehicle BMP-3 is removed from the turret.This unpretentious apparent, however, is deceptive.From transport to combat the state machine translates very quickly.First out of the case put forward radar emitter, and soon the crew is able to assess the operational situation.In the case of the decision to fire strikes of double hulls removed launcher, which makes shots.The number of rounds in ammunition - 15, they are stored in a compartment of arms pressed to the cylindrical body wings.For straightening them is simple and reliable spring mechanism.After making the desired number of rounds, anti-tank missile complex "Chrysanthemum-C" once again goes into the transport position and leaves the operational area.
not only against tanks
The main purpose of the system - the fight against tanks, but its technical capabilities allow you to perform other missions."Chrysanthemum-C" may affect aircraft (low-speed, up to 340 km / h), defensive structures (for that is the best suited thermobaric munitions), manpower and surface ships of small tonnage.At the same time the effectiveness of fire does not affect the time of day or weather conditions, or the degree of smoke areas.Shells fly at supersonic speed, it is virtually impossible to intercept.Firing range - up to six kilometers.
Automation
time needed to bring the system into a martial state the minimum, it is counted in minutes.The crew is not required to perform labor-intensive operations associated with loading the or guidance as to leave the car during the shooting.Moreover, after the first of two consecutive start, as soon as possible to deal with the next target selection, options coordinates are calculated automatically.The whole system of fire control installations "Chrysanthemum-C" operates on the principle of "fire and forget", accompanied by a projectile during its flight is not necessary.Command and control signals are supplied with an ergonomic remote control located inside the hulls.The high degree of automation allows you to cope with the task of fighting the crew consisting of two people, one of whom - the operator.
Auxiliary machinery
During combat missions missile complex "Chrysanthemum-C" operates in standalone mode, but for service, training and preventive inspection systems, additional staff engineering units.Thus, in the anti-tank units are included, in addition to mobile launchers of control and testing machines (for themselves 9V945 and 9V990 PU 9P157 for guided missiles), a training simulator (9F852), and even target (9F734).In addition to these units, units are given sets of test equipment and test rockets.Auxiliary machines are mounted on the chassis of all-terrain trucks GAZ-66 and ZIL-131.
command vehicle
When battery fighting organization structures need arises in the unit that combines drums and coordinating functions.Commander of the machine to get the index 9P157-3 (platoon) and 9P157-4 (kombatarei).A modification of the basic combat unit 9P157 became its upgraded version 9P157-2 BM included in the complex 9K123-1.Its feature is more powerful information technology equipment and high-performance interface that contributes to the high level of coherence.Command vehicle carries out the centralized target designation, produces intelligence and operational units cover.
fastest and powerful
No army in the world today does not have such a powerful and highly mobile antitank system as Russia's "Chrysanthemum-C."Photos of the installation was published in 2012, when it presented at the international exhibition "Engineering Technologies".Since 2005 she is in service with the Russian Army.It really is an outstanding example.The machine is light, weighing less than 20 tons, overcoming rough terrain at a speed of 52 km / h, and on highways - 70 km / h.Forcing water obstacles makes it immediately, without any prior preparation, and too fast (10 kA / h).These remarkable driving performance provides a powerful engine (500 hp..) And a special combination of aluminum armor.
three suddenly appeared, "Chrysanthemum" is enough to stop a company of tanks (up to fifteen), destroying a large part of it, and put to flight those who are lucky enough to survive.
This weapon of the XXI century is constantly being improved.Apparently, the rockets will be more powerful and more accurate, and will increase the firing range.
