The latest weapons of the Russian army: the best. The latest samples of personal small arms of foreign production

It is only natural that everyone who uses weapons wants to own the best of its models, so below is a rating that presents modern weapon our time - rifles. The rating was compiled by the American TV channel Military Channel according to the following criteria: aiming accuracy, efficiency in combat, reliability, comfort of use and original design.

American M14

The rifle, which occupies the honorable 10th position on the list, appeared during the Second World War. At this time, the infantry soldiers of the American army were armed with several types of small arms at once - only 4. Since it was extremely inconvenient, especially on the battlefield, the military authorities asked the government to develop one universal rifle capable of performing the functions of all available weapons.

The solution to the problem was the modern small arms M14 with a standard cartridge of 7.62 mm caliber. The product received its baptism of fire in the Vietnam offensive and was highly appreciated by the fighters.

Despite the fact that the M14 was recognized as somewhat heavy for a fast-paced assault, and the more modern M16 soon appeared, World War II small arms are still very popular among professional military men, especially as a sniper rifle. Therefore, products cannot be attributed to military antiques.

Sturmgewehr 44, Germany

This automatic rifle gets the ninth place for the original design and innovative technologies - in the class assault weapons this modern small arms can be considered a pioneer.

The peculiarity of the gun is that its developers decided to use a 7.92-mm caliber cartridge, which stands between standard pistol and rifle cartridges. In addition, the product significantly increased the rate of fire compared to the usual Mauser rifle - up to 500 times per minute.

American 1903 Springfield

The latest US small arms were actually created in the early twentieth century after the war with Spain. It was then that the Americans thought about creating something more modern and improved to replace the already existing infantry Krag-Jorgensen.

The current rifle received a sliding bolt and a magazine for 5 rounds of 7.62 mm caliber. Thanks to the bullet release speed of 820 meters per second, modern weapons have established themselves as an excellent sniper rifle, despite the rather low rate of fire - only up to 10 beats per minute.

All these qualities made it possible to use small arms in the Vietnam War.

Austrian Steyr AUG

Compared to other models, this modern product, which took 7th place, appeared relatively recently - in 1977. The release date significantly influenced the appearance of the rifle - it is more like a fantastic blaster from everyone's favorite Star Wars.

Although the design is somewhat unusual, it allows you to achieve some advantages. For example, the developers moved the trigger mechanism inside the stock, significantly lightening the gun and making it more compact.

The weapon belongs to the class of machine guns with the possibility of a single fire. You can choose yourself in which direction the shells will be dropped - to the right or to the left.

Mauser K98k, Germany

In the sixth position is not very modern, but still one of the most advanced weapons. military industry. The legendary Mauser became the prototype or modification for many subsequent models.

gunpowder that does not reproduce smoky clouds;

cartridges in clips;

longitudinally sliding type shutter.

Prior to this, products of this kind were practically not used in the arms industry.

FN FAL, Belgium

5th place is occupied by another representative with the presence of a single fire function. Interestingly, the Sturmgewehr 44 already known to us served as a prototype.

In the middle of the twentieth century, FN FAL will be adopted by more than 50 countries around the world. And for good reason - modern small arms have proven themselves well thanks to a good muzzle velocity of 820 meters per second and a rate of fire of about 700 rounds per minute.

Nevertheless, the product has one significant disadvantage - the accuracy of fire drops significantly when working in automatic mode.

M1 Garand, USA

The fourth position is occupied by semi-automatic small arms, created in 1936 specifically for the armament of the military forces of the United States.

With a muzzle velocity of 860 meters per second, the rifle allows you to work with about thirty rounds of 7.62 caliber per minute. Such indicators put the gun significantly higher than similar models during the Second World War.

English Lee-Enfield SMLE

An honorable third place went to a bolt-action rifle, which was created in the UK at the beginning of the 20th century. The superiority of modern non-automatic small arms received due to the outstanding rate of fire up to 30 rounds per minute. This is due to the ability to hold up to 10 rounds per magazine.

The muzzle velocity of such a product is 740 meters per second.

M16, USA

Among the advantages, it should also be noted the use of lightweight metal alloys for casting the case and parts of the product - with the lighter option, assault operations began to go faster and more efficiently.

In addition, modern small arms are becoming small-caliber, taking 5.56 mm cartridges instead of the classic 7.62. This allows you to hold up to 30 bullets in the gun magazine at the same time.

AK-47, USSR

The best modern small arms are chambered in 7.62 caliber cartridges. The model does not belong to the old antiques in any way and is produced to this day - for comparison, the English Lee-Enfield was adopted only until 1965.

Incidentally, the AK-47 was based on the Sturmgewehr 44, just like the Belgian FN FAL. However, the models have significant differences in assembly - the AK-47 consists of stamped parts, which can significantly reduce the weight of the rifle.

With a muzzle power of 1000 meters per second, modern small arms fire about 710 shots per minute - just an amazing result!

You can learn more about the operation of the Kalashnikov assault rifle from the following video review:

WEAPON ( military), devices and means used in armed struggle to defeat and destroy the enemy. Serves both for attack and for defense (defense), weapons have been known since ancient times. It appeared during the primitive communal system (according to the archeological periodization, it mainly coincides with the Stone Age) as a means of hunting, as an instrument of attack and defense in the process of obtaining food and clothing, that is, it was a kind of tools. Later, during the period of the collapse of the tribal system, the emergence of private ownership of the means of production and the division of society into antagonistic classes, weapons become a means specially created for armed struggle.
The state and development of weapons to a decisive extent depends on the mode of production and, especially on the level of development of the forces. F. Engels wrote: “Nothing depends on economic conditions so much as the army and navy. Armament, composition, organization, tactics and strategy depend, first of all, on the stage of production reached at the given moment.

The first types of weapons used in the early Paleolithic (in the other Stone Age, about 1 million 800 thousand - 35 thousand years ago) included a primitive club mace, wooden a spear , stones. With the transition to the late Paleolithic (about 35-10 thousand years ago), the technique of stone processing underwent radical changes. Spears appeared and dart with flint and bone tips, sling. At the end of this era, they used spear throwers, significantly increased the range of the spear. That is, in the Paleolithic there already existed shock and throwing B weapon Mesolithic (transitional era from the Paleolithic to the Neolithic) began to spread onion and arrows - one of the most important inventions of mankind in the era of tribal society. In the Neolithic (New Stone Age), new types of weapons appeared - a stone ax, dagger of stone and bone mace with a stone head. Development weapon led to the creation protective weapons.
The discovery of the properties of copper in the Eneolithic (copper - stone age) and the manufacture of bronze (in bronze age), which coincided with the formation of early class societies, marked the beginning of a new stage in the history of weapons. Began to produce specialized military weapon- bronze (later iron) swords. coinage (war hammer, klevets), spears and more Steel arms . The main role in battles goes to the sword, the decisive importance of which for the wars of the era of barbarism F. Engels compared with the role of the bow for the era of savagery and firearms for the age of civilization. There is a division of some types of weapons (sword, spear) into infantry (gladius, pilum) and cavalry (spat, hasta). The appearance of protective structures caused the creation of throwing machines and siege technology. The development of the bow led to the creation crossbow and crossbow, a knife appears halberd and other types of edged weapons. Starts to be used greek fire, mainly for setting fire to enemy ships in naval combat. An important stage in the development of weapons is associated with the use of gunpowder as a propellant and the emergence firearms. One of the first examples of firearms was modfa, appeared among the Arabs in the 12th century. AT Western Europe and in Russia firearms weapon known since the 14th century. Artillery guns of that time were smooth-walled pipes (trunks) forged from metal, mounted on wooden machines. Loading was carried out from the muzzle of the barrel, ignition of the powder charge through a special pilot hole. The shells were arrows, logs, stones, later - stone cannonballs. For firing at manpower, stone buckshot was also used, which was poured into the bore on top of the propellant charge. First samples small arms(in Russia - manual squeaker (manual), in France - petrinal, in Spain - pedernal ) in design differed little from art. guns. They were smooth-bore, muzzle-loading, had a straight stock and fired spherical bullets. The powder charge was ignited by hand from a smoldering wick. With the advent and development of firearms, edged weapons and throwing machines are undergoing changes and are gradually losing their significance. By the end of the 14th century the sword in Russia gave way saber, and in Zap. Europe has been pushed out sword. At the end of the Middle Ages and the beginning of modern times, they found application ax and reed, as well as varieties of mace - shestoper, pepper, brush.

Importance in development artillery played the transition in the 15th-16th centuries. to the manufacture of barrels from cast iron and bronze and to the use of cast iron and lead cannonballs for firing. This made it possible to reduce the caliber of the guns, making them lighter and more mobile. The use of grained powder simplified loading and increased the rate of fire. However, there was a great variety in the arrangement of tools. So, in Russia in the 16-17 centuries. were armed with squeaks, mozhzhirs (mortars), howitzers (howitzers), shotguns, mattresses, mounted guns etc. In order to increase the rate of fire, multi-barreled guns were used - organs. With the introduction of the concept weapon caliber and the improvement of production in the 18th century, a clearer systematization of artillery pieces was established. In the middle of the 18th century, Russia developed unicorns. In the first half of the 19th century, bombing cannons appeared that fired explosive shells weighing more than a pound (bombs) and were in service mainly with naval and coastal artillery.
Small arms during their development stood out as an independent type of firearms. This was due to the need to have it lighter and more maneuverable. In the 15th century there were guns with wick castle (in the West - arquebus, in Russia - manual squeaks of 12.5-18 mm caliber). At the same time, muzzle-loading smoothbore pistols how self defense weapon. At the beginning of the 16th century, more powerful matchlock guns began to be used - muskets, 20-23 mm caliber. Of great importance for the development of small arms was the transition from matchlocks to wheel (late 15th century) and flintlock (16th century) locks. With the creation of a flintlock and a bayonet (17th century), the type of infantry smooth-bore muzzle-loading gun, which was in service with armies until the middle of the 19th century, finally took shape. Rearmament of the Russian army, on such guns (fuzei) was produced in 1706-09, and at the beginning of the 19th century (1808-09) a single caliber was established for all guns - 7 lines (17.78 mm).
Transition to rifled barrels determined the qualities, a leap in the development of firearms. Rifle made it possible to increase the range and accuracy of fire and to use elongated rotating projectiles, which have a greater effectiveness at the target compared to spherical projectiles of smooth-bore artillery. The first samples of small arms, with screw rifling, were created back in the 16th century (screw squeakers and guns, union )artillery pieces in the 17th century. However, due to the complexity of manufacturing and the difficulty of loading, such weapons did not become widespread until ser. 19th century. The invention in the 1st half of the 19th century of an impact composition and a primer as a means of igniting a propellant charge, a paper (in the 60s metal) unitary cartridge, the improvement of locks and the creation of closures significantly facilitated the loading of weapons and increased their rate of fire. The widespread rearmament of armies and fleets with rifled breech-loading guns, rifles, carbines was carried out in the 1960s. 19th century, when the achieved levels of development of production and scientific and technological progress ensured the necessary conditions their development and production in large quantities. At the beginning of the 19th century in Russia and other countries, powder rockets and various devices were developed and put into service, which were used in a number of wars and battles. However, due to insufficient high level development of science and technology, they were not improved, and due to the growth of the firepower of artillery, they temporarily lost their significance, reviving on a new basis in the 30s. 20th century. In the middle of the 19th century mines entered service with armies and navies , and then torpedoes.
In the 2nd floor. 19th century there is a further development and improvement of firearms. Invention during this period of smokeless gunpowder led to a sharp increase weapon rate of fire and firing range.
A type of rapid-fire artillery gun was created (Russian 2.5-inch cannon by V. S. Baranovsky (1877) and 76-mm cannon model 1902, French 75-mm cannon model 1897, etc.), which had almost all nodes and units that exist in modern guns. Reducing the caliber of the rifle weapons, appears shop weapons. One of the best examples of this weapons was a 7.62 mm rifle mod. 1891, developed by S. I. Mosin. An important stage in the development weapons was the creation automatic weapons (automatic cannon, machine gun, etc.), which spread rapidly and had a significant impact on the forms and methods of warfare. During the Russian Japanese war 1904-05 Russian army for mounted shooting from the sea. guns used an over-caliber mine. Such a tool is called mortar. Subsequently, mortars were developed and put into service in other armies as well.
1st world war new types of weapons appeared and old ones were improved. Together with tanks and planes, aviation appeared. and tank machine guns of 7.62-7.9 mm caliber, tank guns of 37-75 mm caliber and aviation bombs. To combat enemy aircraft, they began to create anti-aircraft guns. One of the first anti-aircraft guns was a Russian 76-mm anti-aircraft gun mod. 1915. Initially, mainly light guns were used against tanks. field artillery with regular projectiles. The navies of various states began to use against submarines depth charges and diving art. shells, in the sea. aviation - bombs and torpedoes. During the war, German troops were the first to use flamethrowers and chemical weapon: chlorine (1915), phosgene (1916), mustard gas and poisonous fumes (1917). Chemical weapons were also used by the Entente troops.
Before the 2nd World War, the development of weapons went along the path of creating new, more advanced field and naval artillery guns (including semi-automatic and automatic anti-aircraft guns), aircraft, tank and anti-tank guns, mortars, self-propelled guns, anti-tank rifles, samples of small-arms automatic weapons (rifles, pistols, submachine guns, light, heavy and heavy machine guns, including aircraft, tank and anti-aircraft guns). In 1936 into service Soviet army 7.62-mm automatic rifle ABC-36 designed by S. G. Simonov was adopted, then 7.62-mm self-loading rifles mod. 1940 designs by F. V. Tokarev. In 1938, the troops received a large-caliber 12.7-mm DShK machine gun designs by V. A. Degtyarev and G. S. Shpagin, and at the beginning of 1941 - a 7.62 mm PPSh submachine gun designed by Shpagin. All this has greatly increased specific gravity automatic weapons. Modern combat aircraft equipped with 7.62-mm ShKAS aviation machine guns designed by B. G. Shpitalny and I. A. Komaritsky and 20-mm aviation. ShVAK cannons designed by Shpitalny and S. V. Vladimirov (cannon fire rate - 3000 rds / min). In the period 1936-40, new 76-mm divisional guns and a 122-mm howitzer, a 152-mm howitzer-gun and a howitzer, a 210-mm gun, a 280-mm mortar and a 305-mm howitzer were adopted, the 45-mm antitank gun. Anti-aircraft artillery was equipped with 25- and 37-mm automatic 76- and 85-mm guns. At the end of the 30s. 50-mm company, 82-mm battalion, 107-mm mountain pack and 120-mm regimental mortars were created. A great contribution to the creation of first-class owls. art. armaments were introduced by design teams led by V. G. Grabin, I. I. Ivanov, F. F. Petrov, B. I. Shavyrin, and others. The Air Force received 82- and 132-mm rockets (RS-82 and RS-132). At the beginning of the Great Fatherland, the war of 1941-45 owls. troops fired the first salvo from rocket artillery combat vehicles ( "Katyusha").During the 2nd World War, the German fascist, British and american armies. In 1943, the armament of the owls. troops received the first large-caliber breech-loading 160-mm mortar. Widespread in the 2nd World War received self-propelled artillery mounts (self-propelled guns): in the Soviet Army with 76, 85, 100, 122 and 152 mm caliber guns; in the Nazi armies - 75-150 mm; in the American and British armies - 75-203 mm. Main types naval weapons there were various artillery systems, advanced torpedoes, mines and depth charges. In service with aviation different countries consisted of air bombs weighing from 1 kg to 9 thousand kg, small-caliber automatic guns (20-47 mm), heavy machine guns (11.35-13.2 mm), and rockets. Tanks before the 2nd World War had mostly small-caliber guns (37-45 mm). During the war, they began to install medium-caliber guns (75-122 mm). Further development was small arms automatic weapons , (especially machine guns and submachine guns), flamethrowers of various types, incendiary ammunition, cumulative and sub-caliber shells, explosive weapon . In 1944, the fascist German army used guided missiles. V-1 and ballistic missiles V-2, and in August 1945 the US military - nuclear weapon. The USSR quickly eliminated the US monopoly on atomic bomb and in 1949 made an experiment, the explosion of an atomic device. Later, nuclear weapons were created in Great Britain, France, and China. In the postwar period, in the USSR, USA, Great Britain, France and other countries, they developed and adopted rockets various classes and purposes. In unity with nuclear weapons, missiles formed nuclear missile weapons. It combines the tremendous destructive power of nuclear weapons with the unlimited range of missiles. emergence nuclear missile weapons demanded fundamental changes in all areas of military affairs.
Modern weapons in most cases are a combination of direct weapons and means of their delivery to the target, as well as instruments and devices for control and guidance. Therefore, such weapons are called weapons complexes. The classification of modern weapons is made according to their main distinguishing features.
These signs are:

the extent of the destructive effect of weapons and the nature of the combat missions they solve;
purpose of the weapon;
method of delivery to the target of means of direct destruction;
the degree of maneuverability of the weapon;
the number of service personnel;
the degree of automation of the firing (launch) process;
the possibility of changing the trajectory when moving means of direct destruction to the target.

After World War II, on the basis of scientific and technological progress, fundamental changes took place in the armies of the most developed countries in the means of warfare and the methods of their use. Accumulated and improved nuclear weapons. Nuclear rocket warheads, air bombs, torpedoes, land mines, depth charges, artillery shells with an equivalent yield of several tens of tons to several tens of megatons of TNT. The types of armed forces and branches of troops (forces) were armed with nuclear weapons carriers - missiles of various classes and purposes. Most Powerful strategic weapon become intercontinental ballistic missiles(ICBMs) with monobloc and multiple warheads, which have a huge destroy, strength, long range and high accuracy of hitting the target. In addition to strategic missiles, operational-tactical and tactical missiles are also in service. New means of anti-aircraft and missile defense. Anti-aircraft missile systems (SAM) have been developed, having missiles with conventional and nuclear warheads and capable of hitting air targets flying at extremely low altitudes (50-100 m) and in the troposphere at supersonic speed. Anti-missiles are used to intercept ICBM warheads fire complexes "PRO". The main weapons of combat aircraft were guided and homing air-to-air missiles (air combat missiles) and air-to-surface missiles. To equip submarines and boats, ballistic and cruise missiles with underwater launch and long range, as well as torpedo missiles, were created. Surface ships are armed with missiles and other types of modern weapons that provide them with high combat effectiveness. A fundamentally new weapon has been developed - anti-tank guided missiles - one of the most effective means of fighting tanks. They were also installed on tanks and helicopters. big development received cannon and rocket artillery, rifle, bomber, torpedo and mine - explosive weapon. Increased damaging effect of conventional ammunition . Cluster warheads for missiles, active-rocket projectiles and mines, projectiles with swept submunitions, napalm bombs, etc. appeared.
Created new instruments and devices for the preparation of firing and control of fire and weapons ( radar stations, sighting systems, laser rangefinders, night vision devices and sights, etc.) that significantly increase the combat effectiveness of weapons. For the modern development of weapons, its accelerated renewal is characteristic. Cycles of replacement of some types of weapons by others in comparison with the beginning of the 20th century. decreased by 2-3 times.
The discovery of new sources of energy and physical laws, the creation of perfect technical means, leads to the emergence of more effective types weapons, which causes significant, and sometimes fundamental changes in the methods and forms of warfare, the theory of military art, the organization of the structure of the armed forces and the practice of training troops. Weapons are a material factor in scientific and technological progress achieved as a result of the development of theory and experience. In turn, the art of war affects the development of weapons, putting forward requirements for improving existing ones and creating new ones. Of great stimulating importance for the development of weapons is the competition between means of destruction and means of defense (for example, projectiles and armor, means of air attack and air defense, etc.).
Modern development science and technology makes it possible to create and produce new types of weapons, incl. weapons mass destruction based on qualitatively new principles of action. In addition, when using qualitatively new elements in traditional types and systems of weapons, the latter can also acquire the properties of weapons of mass destruction. Considering the great threat posed to humanity by weapons of mass destruction, the USSR is waging a consistent and active struggle to ban both existing and new types of weapons.

The modern Russian Armed Forces are strikingly different from the army that was in the 90s and early 2000s. Today, the Russian Armed Forces receive the most modern weapons. By 2020, the latest models of military equipment and weapons in the Russian army should be at least 70%. According to experts, more than 19 trillion rubles can be spent on the modernization of the army. Such a huge amount is provided for by the new state program on military-technical priorities and weapons. Russian army.

Prospects for the latest secret weapons of the Russian army

The rearmament of the army is not only the supply to the troops of an already created modern technology. In Russia, the development of fundamentally new weapons is constantly being created, and decisions are being made for their maximum development. According to experts, in the next decade, the Russian Air Force will receive the latest types of weapons:

over 500 aircraft of various types;
over 1000 helicopters of various types;
over 200 newest air defense systems that will merge into a single aerospace defense system;
the latest fifth-generation fighters;
modernized and new ballistic missiles for nuclear deterrence forces;
the latest types of high-precision weapons are a variety of bombs and missiles with the latest guidance systems;
new types of anti-tank weapons and new generation air defense systems;
new small arms.

Additional development will be automated systems troop control. Perhaps in the near future Russia will have a super weapon that works on new physical principles. Research is currently underway to create this super weapons. At the moment it has the status of "secret". Also, developments on the creation of hypersonic air-launched missiles do not stop. They should appear before 2020. Hypersonic missiles will exceed the speed of sound by about 6-8 times. The first types of hypersonic vehicles should appear no earlier than 2030.

New nuclear strategic missiles

The basis of Russia's shield is nuclear strategic weapons. Its main representatives are heavy liquid ICBMs "Sotka" and "Voevoda". They have already tripled their service life. Today, they are being replaced by the Topol and Topol-M missiles, as well as promising new generation nuclear weapons.

- a small-sized grenade launcher with a reusable launcher and a single shot. it anti-tank weapon was developed by the Instrument Design Bureau of the city of Tula, created on the basis of flamethrower RPO-M. MGK "BUR" was first demonstrated at arms exhibitions in 2010. This anti-tank weapon was adopted by the army in 2014. It has been mass-produced since the same year.

RPG-32 Hashim

SVLK-14S

SVLK-14S - ultra-precise sniper weapon, which is capable of effectively hitting targets at a distance of 1.5-2 km. This small arms was created by Vladislav Lobaev. His companies Design Bureau of Integrated Systems, Tsar Cannon and the Lobaev Arms brand are the first in Russia to develop and produce long-range and high-precision weapons, from the stock to the barrel. According to Lobaev, the main tasks of "Lobaev Arms" are distributed equally - this is work with the power structures of Russia and the commercial component.

The most powerful small arms in terms of effective firing range from Lobaev Arms is the SVLK-14S sniper rifle. Initially, the SVL rifle was designed to accurately hit the target at a distance of over 2000 meters.

The SVLK-14S rifle provides very high accuracy when shooting. This small arms allows you to confidently hit targets at a distance of up to 2300 meters.

Sniper complex 6S8

The 6S8 sniper complex is the leader among Russian large-caliber rifles. The 6S8 sniper complex was created at the plant. Degtyarev. This rifle was created back in 1997, however for a long time for various reasons, it was not mass-produced and was not put into service. Nevertheless, after working on the bugs and collecting all the developments over the previous 10 years, the Degtyarevites managed to achieve the adoption of this rifle into service. This happened in June 2013. The ASVK large-caliber sniper rifle was put into service under the designation 6S8 sniper complex.

The 6S8 sniper rifle was designed to solve special tasks to defeat lightly armored and unarmored enemy vehicles, including openly located manpower, including group and other targets at a distance of up to 1500 meters. The rifle can use a specially designed 7N34 cartridge, as well as the entire range of standard 12.7x108 mm cartridges. This large-caliber sniper rifle is structurally made according to the bullpup scheme. This made it possible to reduce the weight and dimensions of the weapon, providing increased compactness and maneuverability. In general, this sniper rifle turned out to be quite reliable and simple, which is incredibly important.

Russia's new surface-to-surface cruise missiles

The BrahMos complex with the SK310 missile is a cruise anti-ship missile or a special cruise missile against ground targets. Work on the complex began in 1999 in related design bureaus (for example, NPO Iskra). The model of the rocket was first shown at the MAKS-2001 air show. Tests began in 2001, and in 2004 they began their mass production. The complex was offered for export. In 2006, the BrahMos missile was adopted by India. Many of its characteristics are identical to those of the Onyx and the Yakhont anti-ship missiles.
The KTRV hypersonic missile is a project to create the latest hypersonic cruise missile. Work on its creation is carried out by the Dubna division of the Tactical Corporation Rocket Armament"(former MKB "Raduga") since 2011. When creating a hypersonic missile, the results of tests on research and development "Kholod-2", as well as the experience of creating a hypersonic experimental apparatus "Igla", will be used. In August 2013, it was reported that the TRV Corporation had created a hypersonic missile, however, it only flies for a few seconds.
BrahMos-II is a project of a new hypersonic missile. The development has been carried out by NPO Mashinostroeniya together with the Indian company DRDO since 2008. The work was planned to be completed in 5 years. The BrahMos-II hypersonic missile was supposed to have a speed of 5-7M. In 2013, exhibition photos of the rocket model appeared.
Zircon-S - missile system with hypersonic missile. The complex has been developed by NPO Mashinostroeniya since 2011. In 2012, there was a hitch with the design of the rocket, but since 2013, work has continued. In 2018, work continues, issues of creating materials, technologies, demonstrators, as well as the concept combat use the latest hypersonic missile.

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The echo of the Cold War has not faded even today. And the expanding geography of military conflicts and armed confrontations simply makes it necessary to keep the military defense system "in good shape." Russia has always been one of the leading developers and manufacturers of weapons in the world. Sufficient funding, comprehensive state support, and encouragement of research and development make it possible to create new types of weapons. The modern often has no analogues in the world, and in many respects surpasses foreign samples.

Do not think that the invention and improvement of the legendary "Kalash" is the only achievement defense complex RF. Yes, this weapon was and is the best-selling in the world, it took part in the largest number of wars (compared to analogues), it is in service in many countries of the world. But Russia can boast not only of them ... After all, not only submachine gunners protect the peace of the Motherland. Therefore, speaking about the most modern weapons of Russia, it is worth mentioning what the various branches of its troops are armed with. So, let us consider in detail what is in the hands of those who defend the borders, sea depths and a peaceful sky above.

Tactical ballistic systems

From the very word "voivode" the enemy begins to tremble. And it is not surprising - after all, this strategic missile system is capable of inflicting defeat even on objects located on a neighboring continent. It cannot be called a supernova, it was developed and created by Soviet engineers. But it has not lost its relevance over the years of its existence. Until now, being the most powerful in the world, it has not acquired worthy rivals of foreign production. Overseas colleagues from the Pentagon call him "Satan" (Satan SS-18 Mod.1,2,3). And the Russians prefer the affectionately respectful nickname "Tsar Rocket".

No less famous were the Iskander and Tochka-U complexes. Such modern Russian weapons are designed to destroy enemy military facilities, well-fortified and located at a considerable distance.

Anti-tank missile systems

To defeat the heavy armor of the enemy, a powerful caterpillar tractor is used. It can fire 130mm Shturm and Ataka rockets capable of reaching subsonic speeds and penetrating almost any armor.

Its fellow with the harmless name "Chrysanthemum" is capable of destroying not only military boats, low-altitude aircraft, engineering structures, but also tanks, both existing ones and those in advanced development.

MLRS

Jet systems salvo fire are designed to destroy dispersed enemy manpower, fortifications, fortified firing positions, lightly armored and unarmored vehicles. MLRS "Grad" (122 mm) and "Smerch" (300 mm) are distributed far beyond the borders of Russia.

These installations are in service in the armies of several countries of the world.

Anti-tank guns

The SPT 2S25 self-propelled gun, which has the same power as the most powerful ones, hits the target with 125-millimeter rockets.

The Sprut, a towed gun designed even for all-round defense, has the same caliber.

Self-propelled guns (mortars)

Among the variety of developed and produced Russian Federation self-propelled mortars, the most formidable was and remains the self-propelled gun "Tulip". Already out of production, this gun, affectionately called "SAUshka" by gunners, continues to serve faithfully. The 240 mm artillery mount can use several types of projectiles, including radio-controlled ones ("Smelchak"). Today it has no analogues in the world.

Other weapons deserve no less attention: "Nona", "Hyacinth", "Peony". These artillery mounts more than once they took part in wars and armed conflicts, where they were able to clearly demonstrate what real Russian power, modern weapons, and the ability to win are.

Towed mortars and howitzers

Despite the fact that many samples were developed back in the days of the USSR, they do not give up their positions today. The development of technology makes it possible to improve weapons 20-30 years old, bringing them on a par with the latest world developments. For example, the D-30 howitzer was put into service in the 60s of the last century, but it does not lag behind its world counterparts today. Special projectiles have been developed for it, which can be controlled using a computer.

Mortars 120 and 82 mm serve side by side almost in their original form. Improvements concern only the ammunition used for them.

Anti-tank grenade launcher

Russia also includes wearable grenade launchers. Several types of 105 mm caliber projectiles are intended for RPGs, including thermobaric and reactive ones. With this weapon, you can even hit latest tanks with cumulative protection. In addition to a large lethal force, Russia's modern military weapons should be comfortable for the fighter. For example, the Bur grenade launcher system of the 2014 model weighs only 1.5 kg, and its crew consists of one person.

Along with grenade launchers, anti-personnel flamethrowers are also used.

Modern small arms of Russia

Talking about pistols, machine guns, rifles and machine guns developed in Russia is endless. True professionals, who stood at the origins of the weapons business, taught their successors for many generations to make weapons that can withstand maximum loads and faithfully serve the soldier. It is not for nothing that jokes are so popular among the military that in a Russian swamp you can dig up a three-ruler lost in the 40s and successfully win more than one war with it. And the legendary AK knowingly enjoys the fame of the most "indestructible" weapon in the world.

But jokes are jokes, and meanwhile, modern Russian small arms often give odds to many foreign counterparts. First of all, it is worth mentioning the old man - "Kalash", a new version which - AK-12 - has a number of unique features:

the ability to feed from a box or drum magazine for 30/60 and 95 rounds, respectively);
adjustable reload handle, making it easier for left-handed soldiers;
built-in Picatinny rail;
regular optics;
butt, folding in any direction;
minimal accuracy, reduced recoil.

Three developed in (KORD, Vintorez, SVD) have been among the top ten in the world for many years.

Many other new developments also deserve attention. It is truly endless to talk about the strength of Russian weapons ...

The Ministry of Defense decides on what kind of weapons to equip the latest Ratnik combat equipment, choosing between AK-12 assault rifles of the Kalashnikov concern or AEK-971 of the Degtyarev Kovrov plant. While this issue is under consideration, the "Warrior" is armed with modernized samples of time-tested weapons, about what kind of weapon it is, we read further.

According to the developer - the Kalashnikov concern - the kit, which received the code "Kit", will increase the combat capabilities of the machine gun by 1.5 times. The gunsmiths calculated this indicator according to the criterion "frequency of destruction" at a distance of up to 300 meters at any time of the day and in different climatic conditions.

"Kit" includes several key elements. This is a new muzzle brake compensator.

With it, the recoil decreased and the flash when fired almost disappeared. laser pointer infrared spectrum. You can see its beam only through a night vision device. Ergonomic handle and length-adjustable stock. The receiver cover and handguard are equipped with Picatinny rails. With it on the machine you can install red dot sight, a flashlight and a vertical handle for holding the weapon with the second hand.

The new upgrade kit for the AK-74 Kalashnikov assault rifle, according to the developers, will make this proven, but already outdated weapon suitable for use with the Ratnik.

Large-caliber sniper rifle ASVK (Kovrov)

This rifle is a further development of the large-caliber sniper rifle KSVK. Like its predecessor, ASVK is designed to fire 12.7 mm cartridges. Depending on the type of ammunition, a rifle can hit both manpower and lightly armored enemy vehicles.

Compared to the previous model, ASVK is lighter - about 9 kilograms versus 12.5. However, such relief was given due to the shortening of the trunk. And this, in turn, led to a decrease effective range, it is 1200 meters (KSVK hits 1500 meters).

ASVK - a five-shot rifle with a longitudinally sliding rotary bolt. Made according to the bullpup scheme, when the trigger is located in front of the magazine and the trigger mechanism of the weapon.

Upgraded SVDM sniper rifle

The main innovation of the modernized SVD are folding bipods. Basic option sniper shooting- from a prone position. In such cases, you always have to put something under the weapon or hold it under the forearm with your second hand. Bipod solved this problem, they are adjustable in height.

On the cover of the receiver there is a Picatinny rail, on which modern optical sights, including - foreign production. Previously, the mounting bar at the SVD was located on the side and regular sights PSO-1, 1PN93 and some others were attached to it.

A new adjustment mechanism appeared at the “cheek” of the butt. With it, the shooter can adjust the height and position of the “cheek” to individual characteristics.

However, the main advantage of the new rifle is its heavier barrel. Due to its thickness, it was possible to increase the accuracy of fire during overheating.

Submachine gun "Vityaz"

PP-19-01 "Vityaz" became a continuation of the line of submachine guns "Bizon", which were created by order of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs since 1993. The new sample was designed taking into account the requirements received from the special forces detachment of the internal troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs "Vityaz". From the special forces, he received the name.

"Vityaz" is designed on the basis of the Kalashnikov AKS-74U, the unification of parts is 70%. In particular, the trigger mechanism, receiver and safety are identical to the parts of the AK.

"Vityaz" is unpretentious in terms of the use of ammunition. The submachine gun can be loaded with both Russian 9x19 mm cartridges, including 7N21 cartridges with an armor-piercing bullet, and foreign Parabellums of the same caliber.

The choice of 9-millimeter ammunition is due to the fact that the Vityaz is intended for use in urban areas and indoors, that is, in an environment where there is a high probability of ricochet. In this case, the caliber 9 × 19 mm turned out to be the most optimal - compared to 5.45 mm caliber bullets used in automatic cartridges, the ricochet of 9 mm is much less.

SV-98 sniper rifle

The SV-98 was developed on the basis of the Record-CISM 7.62 mm sports rifle. One of key differences This weapon from the SVD is a bolt-action with manual reloading.

This design provides a high speed of the bullet when fired, since the energy of the powder gases is not spent on pushing the piston of the bolt carrier (as in SVD and Kalashnikov assault rifles), but is entirely aimed at pushing the bullet out of the barrel.

The rifle is equipped with a low-noise shooting device. It is not capable of completely drowning out the sound of a shot, but it can blur its sound portrait so that the enemy does not guess the type of weapon used.

Initially, she was going on a wooden bed. In the new version, the rifle is assembled on an aluminum stock. Thanks to this, it has become immune to climate change. Rifles with a "wood" are already in service in the Russian security forces, they were used in real combat operations.

And the sample shown in the photo is experimental, now its testing is ongoing.