If the first comer in the street to ask about what a plasma gun, the answer is not everyone.While fans of a science fiction movie certainly know what it is and what it eats.Nevertheless, we can say that in the near future, humanity will come to the fact that such weapons will be used by the regular army, navy and air force, even though today is difficult to imagine for many reasons.Let's talk about the future developments of weapons.
Overview and Concepts
Despite the fact that we are accustomed to hearing about the energy and plasma weapons from movies, the first prototypes and tests are carried out more than a dozen years.Another thing is that the authorities are trying to keep such information secret.It is, in principle, not surprising, because the arms race, in fact, going on, and who will succeed and who will have the advantage.In Russia, for example, since 1972, conducted the development of military laser.It has been successfully tested.Today it is a gun that can hit air targets such as ballistic missiles, aircraft, satellites and so on. N. In particular, the company is engaged in such developments "Himpromavtomatika."It is planned the construction of the world's largest laser, which will be located in the city of Sarov.Its dimensions are quite impressive, it is about two football fields.Thus analogues either in Europe or in Asia no.In general, the plasma gun looks at the background of fire is very promising.But to develop and improve it will be for more than one decade.
Modern weapons and development
much better to consider a few specific projects, rather than talk about what has not.For example, howitzers remains as popular as it was 50 years ago.That is why many countries have engaged in continuous improvement of this technique.A vivid example is Panzerhaubitze.This gun mount is perfect.It is a tool length of 8 meters, ammunition - 52 shells.This enables the howitzer to destroy heavily armored target with a volley and immediately leave his position.Surprises and rate this war machine, which is 1 shot every 3 seconds.However, then the pace is significantly reduced to 8 seconds for the shot because the heating barrel.Today is the best howitzer 155 mm caliber, shooting at 30 km and more.Especially for this artillery shell was developed with improved striking skills.It is safe to say that this deadly modern weapons, which is intended to destroy the enemy with a volley.And now back to our subject.
weapon of the future and all of it
Today, almost no one doubts that sooner or later will be World War III.According to many experts, there will have to fight with lasers and energy weapons.Most are engaged in developing such weapons in the UK and the US.For example, some have already been tested, and as shown, the energy weapons (many call it impulse) copes with the enemy's communications and air defense units.
high-energy microwave weapons have begun to develop in 1990.Aimed at electrical impulses must object disabling it for a while, but in the priority - good.In fact, such weapons are not harmful to humans.It should be noted that the pulses can attack fortified facilities and bunkers beneath the ground.
Lasers are already working
If energy weapon now easier to find in any project, the lasers already installed on some vehicles.In particular, such developments to US interests.One of the guns was successfully tested and installed on board the aircraft.From the air, managed to hit the car standing on the ground.The system of beam pointing worked without deviations.The company "Boeing", which makes such a dangerous weapon, previously conducted tests lasers.This was back in 2010, in the laboratory.Even then it was clear that the use of laser guns would save a lot of soldiers.
And what about Russia, you ask?Despite the fact that some information on the development of laser weapons and energy is virtually absent, it is not all bad.You can say that we have a dangerous weapon, and it is indeed fatal.Take the tank of a new generation of "Armata", which has no analogues in the world.We will soon appear Electronic pilots, "smart" missiles, all this development, but a reality, which will be discussed a little later.
Recent developments weapons
If now the Russian army is a weapon of the 3rd and 4th generations, soon plans to supply the system of the 5th generation.It is for this simple reason, the 6th generation too early to say.But if you look in the near future, say in 2016, Russia succeeded here, and she has something to brag about.First of all, it's a plane 5th generation T-50, which is planned to deliver in 2016.It is made with the use of stealth technology, that is, it would be difficult to determine the radar.There will also be a fundamentally new avionics, integrated with electronic driver.Now it all seems incredible, but these systems have been tested and work.
But this is not all the features of T-50.He can reach supersonic speeds without afterburner and equipped with complex electronic warfare called "Himalaya".Today, only the United States Air Force are armed fighters of the 5th generation, but development underway in China and Russia.Are these units are very expensive, but for all that the possibility of such aircrafts are very large.
drones future
today are increasingly looking at how to do a full plane, but without crew.UAV is what is not, nevertheless, recent developments suggest that this is a serious and effective technique.The main challenges facing the designers - to establish powerful weapons and make the opportunity to rescue hostages or wounded.Actively engaged in development of drones USA.These drones will still be supporting on the battlefield, but in spite of this, it is extremely useful.They will be engaged in transportation of cargo, transported the wounded to explore and destroy unarmored targets.The Americans plan to create drones that can help in any situation, regardless of the weather conditions and the environment.In addition, important is the ability to conduct electronic warfare.Therefore, it is quite possible that this new secret weapon will be equipped with pulse cannons.
combat platform "Armata»
As noted above, we are not so bad.Russia leads in the production of combat platforms "Armata", which refer to the 5th generation.Until recently it was a mystery that the tanks will be in the parade on Victory Day.Now we know that this tank "Armata", which has no analogues in the world.Americans after seeing immediately thought about the modernization of its equipment, which, in fact, is not surprising.The crew is located in an isolated capsule that protects people from fire and debris.Nevertheless armor "Almaty was" able to withstand a direct hit by any existing or prospective weapons.The very same tank is armed with 125 mm cannon that fires armor-piercing projectiles.The machine is digital, and a tool - remote.It is very convenient, safe and effective.
Terrible "Prometheus" S-500 anti-aircraft missile
of 5th generation is already in Russia.This S-500 "Prometheus".It is an impressive weapon that besides and multifunctional.C-500 is capable of hitting mezhballisticheskie missiles in space."Prometheus", without a doubt, a very promising weapon.Missiles "ground-to-air" can hit a target at an altitude of 3.5 thousand. Kilometers, flying at a speed of 5 kilometers per minute.Surprises also another characteristic of "Prometheus", which allows you to hit about 10 supersonic missile at a distance of 600 kilometers.Despite the fact that the C-500 is already in Russia, they are not in service cost.It is planned to put their armies in 2016.According to many experts, its own S-500 is not able to change the course of battle, but in combination with other defensive weapons "Prometheus" will become a reliable barrier against air borders of our country.
hypersound - it is a reality
In fact, it is difficult to say something about what has sophisticated weapons the US.Obviously the most interesting remains secret.However, recently it became known that the Americans are engaged in the development and testing of the X-51A Waverider.This hypersonic missiles, which can reach speeds of about 6.5-7.5 thousand. Km / h.The first tests have not yielded any results.But in 2013, the missile flew about 500 km in 6 minutes.In the end, we managed to develop a speed of about 5 thousand. Km / h.Russia also conducts similar work, but we have an earlier stage.Now let's move on.
precision weapons and robotic
course, promising the development of weapons carried on a daily basis.However, special attention should be paid to robotics, because talking about it more and more.How convenient to replace the soldier robot that would more quickly make decisions without wrong and shoot accurately.But it is yet on the verge of science fiction.Nevertheless, the Russian SAR-400 will soon be indispensable on the battlefield.He can defuse the bomb, to serve as a repairman and scout.Analogues in the world it is not.
Conclusion
Here we are with you and talked about weapons near future and the present.Of course, plasma weapons is unlikely to be used, though its development is conducted.In particular, there are many limitations associated with the properties of the plasma, which is not as durable, as we would have liked.Yet plasma weapons will, but no one knows when.The same applies to energy weapons.But all of this in the near future will not replace powerful cannon tanks and howitzers that shoot projectiles.The same applies to military aircraft, bombers and other military equipment.Of course, it is difficult to say what will happen tomorrow, let alone lead a discussion about the appearance of plasma torches.Moreover, now it is difficult to imagine how exactly and under what conditions will produce plasma for ammunition.The same applies to the cost of the material.
