Minefield - the most effective way to protect their position from the attacks of the enemy.Of course, this is not an absolute deterrent, but in many cases it is appropriate and effective.But in order to get around these fields, you must first disarm them, and help in this special system, such as "Dragon" (weapons).What is it - a reliable means to which is to invest, or unnecessary device?
little history
Note that the first modern mine clearance system were created by the British in 1912.And originally it guns fought not with mines and barbed wire.For their explosion used pipe length of 5 m, which was charged 27 kg of gun-cotton.Ammunition slips under the fence and undermined.Because of the long form of munition was named torpedo.
In the USSR, the first demining appeared during the war, and it was extended charge V3: it was a pipe length of 2 m and a diameter of 7 cm, which could put a little more than 5 kg of TNT.The essence of his actions was that the tank with a trawl pulled charges for mine clearance, after which they undermined.Despite the effectiveness of such a system, there were a lot of flaws.First of all, mine is faster, and it required a lot of preparation time.
UR-67
«Dragon" - weapons, based on the SD-67.This system was used for demining the fight against anti-tank mines.However, the first version was not the most perfect, and SD-67 was replaced by the UR-77 "Meteorite", which is still considered the main machine of this type in the Russian Army.While maintaining the main design features of the system and its principle of operation, it has become equipped with the new ammunition.The basis of the charge 77 are elongated detonating cables longer than 10 meters, which are connected to a single cable coupling nuts.
Why "Dragon"?
Weapons, photo which shows his groznosti, received this name is no accident.This is due to the powerful and frightening sight: first hear the deafening roar of a rocket engine, and then into the sky rocket vzmetayutsya short, and after it reaches something white.After uncoupling the rocket flies forward, and falls to the ground long "sausage", then the ground shakes hardest explosion.
How did the design ...
is remarkable, but to create the model designers offered to abandon the base tracked vehicle.This kind of mine clearance was designated UR-83p, it is transported by truck, and then going on the battlefield, in a tank trench.
Tank Installation was a lightweight frame, but the system is not widespread because of the efficiency was much weaker.In wartime, "Dragon" (a weapon that is still considered one of the safest in the world) was a great help in overcoming minefields.At the very least, it had the opportunity to save the lives of sappers and miners.
What are the characteristics?
«Dragon" - a weapon that is constantly improving.Thus, the chassis model is based on the design of the tractor MT-LB.The special features of the new model include:
- Special-bell tower protects rail launcher missile exhaust boxes and cord.This is an important innovation because armored ammunition boxes consist of more than 1,500 tons of explosives.Before you start, armored covers rises to the desired angle, then triggered only three buttons: Run the engine is solid, undermining charge, reset the brake cable.
- recharge installation takes about 40 minutes.
- explosive cord can be laid by hand or by crane.
- «Dragon" - a weapon that can be run even with a body of water.
first time this plant was used in combat in 1973 - at that time supplied arms to Egypt.Later models have participated in almost all military actions of the USSR and Russia.
How does it work?
UR-77 - a self-propelled mine-clearing an easy booking, which is able to do the passages 6 m wide minefields that "stuffed" protivogusenichnymi anti-personnel mines and mines with pin sensor target.Experts note that the system easily and reliably cope with the explosive demolition of landmines (similar to the American M14) in a bandwidth of up to 14 m.
One of the most reliable means of demining today - the system of "Dragon" (weapons).How to use it?Mines explode due to the fact that triggered their own fuses under the influence of the shock wave.She, in turn, is formed by the explosion of the elongate charge of demining.The installation comprises two elements - the basic machine in a modified chassis and tower installation, consisting of a starting guide for two rockets and two compartments under the section of detonating cord.
Underlying - Howitzer "Carnation»
«Dragon" - a weapon of mine clearance, which is due to its unique characteristics is popular is not the first dozen years.As the equipment used self-propelled howitzer 2S1 "Carnation," which has a classical scheme of the tower structure.Her body is based on sheets of steel differs integrity and the ability to cross water obstacles.The housing three departments: power, control, and combat.
is welded on the roof of the tower, fighting compartment is equipped with a rotating basket.The tower is equipped with an instrument and space for the crew.On the starboard side there is a charging seat, placing a sleeve on the board and to the left - the gunner's seat and sights.The main weapon - a howitzer, which works on the basis of 122 mm ammunition.Work howitzer is based on high-explosive shells of various types, which are often supplemented by contact fuses.Maximum firing range - 15.2 km.
Ammunition of the "Dragon»
Weapons operating principle is as follows: it is assumed the use of certain ammunition.It comprises two elongate charge clearance that are solid rocket towing.One charge is designed for one pass, that is, through the installation of ammunition can be done just two passes 93 m long and 6 m wide. Actual installation during the hostilities can be placed in a shelter or in the open countryside.Charges start with a short stop.Charges may be run from the water and when you need to clear mines from minefields along the coastline.
main thing - setting
powerful and advanced "Dragon" weapons.The principle of operation of the entire system demining following:
- UR-77 does a passage and extends to the minefield, when he can stand at a distance of 200-500 m.
- distance to the boundary is determined by the commander of the minefield, which raises tower installation at a certain angleElevation then delivers the command to start the charge.
- rocket out with a guide and flies at a certain trajectory, while stretching for a flexible cable connected to explosives.
- rocket moves away from the charge for the length of which is determined by the length of the brake rope - it is attached to the nose of the car.
- charge falls into a minefield, and rocket propellant engine is cut off.
- machine served as a mechanic-driver back to equalize the charge in a straight line.
- shoot the rope brake.
- time breaching the complete cycle takes a maximum of 5 minutes
- After the first cycle is completed, started the second charge.
- Recharging car takes about 40 minutes.
To perform this procedure, the car should be in a predetermined position.Cooldown forces calculation dowry demining department 30-40 minutes.
What are the prospects?
«Dragon" (weapons of SD-77), which is also called the war "meteorite" in 2014 it was again transferred to the armament of the Russian Federation, however, in a new form.Update installation was developed by the Research Institute of Balashikha and designers Rubtsovsk Machine Building Plant.As for the chassis of this model has been used base fighting vehicle BMP-3.The launcher is equipped with an additional elongated charges clearance.
«Dragon" - a weapon in Russia, which is popular for its sophisticated design and technical specifications.With their help, you can do the passages in the mine field width of a few tens of meters at any distance.Updated charges can destroy all types of mines.The charge of the installation - a rocket, which is attached to a long rope: it is explosive.When the wire falls to the ground, the explosives detonate and undermines mines in a radius of several meters.This creates a safe passage through which can pass the infantry to drive military vehicles.
According to the experts who carried out the test of the system, the charges are detonated mine clearance of the mines.A device, which are protected by blasting thrown outside of cleared passage.In any case, in combat this setting will be more effective.
update feature of
planned that an SD-07M, which will replace the installation of "Dragon" will be easy to deal with mine coastal strip.With its help, you can prodelyvat aisles wide enough in the coastal line of the sea at a depth of five meters.Passes are doing gradually - starting with groups of ammunition carrier which moves along the beach, after which they will be undermined in the alignment of the aisle.It is noted that the pitching of the ship will not affect the accuracy of the supply of ammunition, because it will be offset by an automatic fire control based computers.Designers focus on the fact that "Dragon" as a weapon demining still requires peresmorta and design, and technical parameters to meet modern requirements.That is why it was decided to improve the old system, bringing a contemporary technology.
In addition to the system is a trailed unit "garter" BDS-01, which allows you to do the passages in antitank minefields.Charges start from both the towing equipment without requiring release of the crew of the car, and off-line - on the ground or out of the trench.
