Ukrainian operational and tactical missile system "Thunder-2" Photo: defense-blog.com
He told the Apostrophe about how work is being done on Thunder-2, when about the Ukrainian army can get such weapons, and why talk of using it in the current military conflict with the Russian Federation is provocation. Director of defense consulting and information company SERGEY ZGURETS.
- What do you think, when to expect large-scale production missile systems Thunder 2?
We are talking about factory tests of one of the elements of the complex. Let's just say one of the steps of a solid fuel engine. A little more time will pass before conducting full-scale tests, because we must conduct tests of a rocket, a complex, and other things. This will all take some time. And the large-scale production of the complex, according to optimistic estimates, may begin in two years.
- Can this complex become powerfuloh Ukrainianthemweapons in the hybrid war with Russia that is now going on? Is it being done precisely under the conflict or is it a new powerful weapon for the Ukrainian army?
This complex is manufactured by order of a foreign customer, taking into account all the requirements that have been put forward by a foreign buyer. Based on this complex, an own complex can be created, which will have the best performance characteristics, and the potential for this will be quite sufficient.
The military is counting on the fact that after the successful completion of the test cycle and supply of the batch for the foreign customer, this will significantly reduce the cost of finalizing the complex to the requirements of the Ukrainian military, which is higher than the requirements of the foreign customer.
- That is, it is premature today to say that this is a weapon for Ukraine?
Nobody talks about this. This is a complex that is produced on the basis of a contract for one of the Middle Eastern countries. But this significantly reduces the financial and technological risks associated with the development of these weapons, which, in fact, are necessary for Ukraine. And the military is really betting on this weapons system after completing all work related to another country.
- How powerful is the Grom-2 complex?
We need this weapon because by far the most powerful APU complex is the Soviet Tochka complex, which is equipped with our first missile brigade.
The Tochka missile system has a range of up to 120 kilometers. But he was once designed for the use of various ammunition, including nuclear warhead and other things that provided for the possibility of a sufficiently large deviation from the goal. Today we do not have such a “far arm” that is capable of defeating the enemy over long distances. And if we say that the Alder complex reaches a range of 120 km, and ideally a little further, then the Grom-2 complex should reach a range of 280 km in the export version. And in the version for its own use, it can have a greater range.
That is, in fact, this complex will be the first that will be able to hit targets at least twice as much distance, or even three times, than those weapons that are currently in service with the Ukrainian army. This is an indicator of range.
The indicators for accuracy and power, I think, will be an order of magnitude higher than those indicators that are today associated with the "Point" complex.
OTRK "Thunder-2" Photo: mil.in.ua
In Russia, a certain hysteria arose because of this complex. There has already begun talk that this weapon could hit the Russian Federation. In particular, they say that these weapons can strike at Kerch at bridgeat, whichRussia wants to connect its mainland with occupied Crimea.
I do not know where these conversations come from. This is not entirely true. In fact, it is about the completion of certain stages of work related to the creation of a complex for a foreign customer. This is a long process that is associated with certain technological obstacles and challenges that the Ukrainian side is solving. Such complexes are created within 7-10 years. If the Ukrainian authorities had funded this project since it was launched, and this project has been at least 12 years old in different versions, then this weapon would already exist. And it really would be able to carry out the tasks that you are talking about.
During the outbreak of the war, we solved these problems at the expense of the Tochka complexes with all the risks of their use, connected with the fact that this complex had a bunch of technical problems. And not only with accuracy, but also with the fact that not all missiles reached their targets, because they were already old, and their life was not extended.
The Thunder-2 complex will begin to carry out combat missions after purchasing by the Armed Forces, after testing their capabilities. Only after that he will be armed with the first missile or other brigade. And then it will already be possible to talk about using it as combat weapon.
Prior to this, all the talk about using the Grom-2 complex as a means of fighting in the current conflict can be perceived as provocative things that can create the impression that Ukraine is trying to use something very powerful in a military conflict, and the technique of use is incomprehensible. This is when you talk about bridges and other things.
We are talking about the fact that in a short period of time, Ukraine, due to increased funding for this project, ensured the completion of the first cycle of work and is now embarking on another stage of work related to the creation of these weapons.
OTRK "Thunder-2" Photo: mil.in.ua
- That is, all this hysteria from Russia is notit hasno reason?
I don’t see hysteria from Russia, except that in some forums there are scornful assessments of this complex, which looks ridiculous. Because this weapon is quite effective, and a small number of countries are able to provide a full production cycle of such weapons. And the key issue of this complex is the full production cycle of all components, including solid rocket fuel, which is a key element of this system.
Fuel, guidance system is the key. And everything else is, let’s say, a machine that complements this component.
That is, the creation of our own missile weapons production cycle, taking into account our own fuel, is what provides us with an increase in potential for all other types of weapons where there is solid fuel that needs to be changed to our own. After all, the term for using fuel in different missiles is up to 15 years. Now we have all the missiles - anti-aircraft missiles, air defense missiles, aviation - you need to re-equip with other fuel to ensure their use by the Armed Forces.
So the question about Russia is rather their nervous reaction to the fact that measures are being taken in Ukraine related to a real increase in the combat readiness of the defense industry,accordingly -with a gradual increase combat readiness of the Ukrainian army.
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For several years of its independence, and especially after the victory of the "Orange Revolution", Ukraine has become a real trash for all kinds of military trash from around the world. Junk that they try to use in battle.
Armored personnel carriers Saxon
In the April 2016 issue of the British military magazine The Royal Armored Corps Journal (edition of the Royal Armored Corps), an article was published by Joan P. Holloway about Ukraine’s famous old British wheeled Saxon AT-105 wheeled armored personnel carriers acquired by Ukraine.
The editorial board of Military Observer does not agree with the conclusions and theses of the author, but we will cite an excerpt from the article literally.
When the Ukrainian democratic government, desperately in need of weapons for self-defense, who fell victim to a fierce hybrid war by the reviving aggressive Russia of Vladimir Putin, in 2014 bought 75 ridiculous 1980s Saxon wheeled armored personnel carriers discharged from the British Army through a private British intermediary for ridiculous money, this caused numerous crooked smiles both in Great Britain and in Ukraine. “Old ugly pumpkins” - these are the memories Saxon left for many British troops who compared them during their service with the latest Warrior infantry fighting vehicles and Challenger tanks. Ukrainians themselves considered this purchase as an obvious temporary solution until more modern cars from the West.
A year after the arrival of Saxon in Ukraine, valuations changed dramatically. Representative of the British advisory military mission in Ukraine, Major Peter Campbell, who is responsible for helping Ukrainians master Western automotive and armored vehicles, says his Ukrainian team is delighted with Saxon.
It’s difficult for us to judge whether the Ukrainian military was delighted or simply did a good face at a bad game so that their overseas patrons would not “prolong” them with a new delivery of something “more cheerful”.
A certain “Sparrow” from the 95th airmobile brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces assured his British adviser that “Ukraine hadn’t seen anything better than Saxon,” but now he’s sure for the rest of his life that “half an inch of Saxon armor is equal to an inch of Russian armor”.
And here are the sea trials of the “cool” armored personnel carrier and the old BRDM-2
Allegedly high at Saxon and mine resistance. Several cars were blown up by mines and IEDs, but at the same time the damage and casualties were insignificant ... an explosive package was simulated, not otherwise, otherwise this Saxon would have smashed into the meat (comment of a Military observer)
UK-acquired Saxon AT-105 armored personnel carrier of the Ukrainian army (c) The Royal Armored Corps Journal
It is worth noting that in February 2016, these 19 Saxon armored vehicles were purchased from Mozambique and, for some reason, secretly loaded onto a ship at night and taken to Ukraine.
Decommissioned British Saxon AT-105 armored personnel carriers selected for acquisition by Ukraine (c) The Royal Armored Corps Journal 
Former British Saxon AT-105 armored personnel carriers purchased from Mozambique before loading for shipment to Ukraine at Maputo seaport, February 2016 (c) Peter Campbell / The Royal Armored Corps Journal 
Saxon armored personnel carriers are located on the territory of one of the military units. © facebook.com/Yuri Biryukov Armored cars even before the mandrel to the front line managed to light up in an accident. A column of military equipment was moving along the highway leading to Kharkov. One of the drivers lost control, which is why the armored personnel carrier flew into the ditch and rolled over. The driver died on the spot. Another APC flew off the road and crashed into a fence.
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Petro Poroshenko meets “fraternal” help. Photo: Correspondent.net HUMVEE cross-country vehicles for Ukraine were delivered in a “second-hand” configuration directly from Iraq. According to the testimony of the British military adviser in Ukraine, Major Peter Campbell (Peter Campbell) in a condition unsuitable for movement, their tires simply crumbled because the resource of the machines was actually exhausted. All weapons and equipment were removed from the machines.
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HUMVEE armored car from KFOR forces (Kosovo) migrated to Ukraine / Photo: informnapalm.org 
And this is he ... only at the LPR militia / Photo: TASS Replica RPG-7 instead of "Javelins"
A military observer has already introduced you to the leak of details of a deal between the US and Ukraine about buying replicas of Soviet RPG-7s instead of the modern Javelin ATGMs. Recall that, according to documents worth more than half a million dollars, they delivered enough to Ukraine ancient weapons, although in a modern design.
Weapon
Reliably aware of the supply and use of American long-range large-caliber sniper rifles 12.7 mm Barret M82 and M107 units of the APU National Guard Ukraine.
Barret M82 / Photo: twitter.com 
Barret M107 / Forum.alexklm.ru Hello from Lebanon
We already understood what "quality" and most important modern weapon supplied by the gallant Ukrainian army by its "allies", and now, let's pay attention to the recent american supply for Lebanon.
As the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon reported on August 14, 2017, on that day, a ceremony was held in the port of Beirut to transfer the Lebanese army the first eight M2A2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles in the manner of American military assistance. The cars were handed over from the presence of the US Army (absolutely identical to those used by the Americans themselves) and were delivered to Beirut. In total, it is planned to transfer to Lebanon 32 BMP M2A2 Bradley as part of the next package of US military assistance worth more than $ 100 million. BMP armament consists of a 25-mm gun M242 Bushmaster, 7.62-mm machine gun M240C and launchers ATGM TOW.
The first eight M2A2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles transferred to the Lebanese army in the manner of US military assistance. In the background are also visible the first four armored vehicles for transporting artillery ammunition M992 transferred to Lebanon. Beirut, 08/14/2017 (c) Bilal Hussein / AR 
The ceremony of the transfer of the first eight M2A2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles to the Lebanese army in the manner of US military assistance, with the participation of US Ambassador to Lebanon Elizabeth Richard. Beirut, 08/14/2017 (c) Bilal Hussein / AR The first eight M2A2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles transferred to the Lebanese army in the manner of American military assistance. Beirut, 08/14/2017 (c) Bilal Hussein / AR And here is a short list of lethal weapons for a small country with great American interests
- howitzer M198 howitzer - 40 units
- Armored vehicles Humvee - 50 units.
- armed with Hellfire missiles light attack aircraft Cessna AC-208B Combat Caravan - 1 unit.
- mortars - 55 units.
- AGS Mark-19 - 50 units.
- machine guns - 1100 units, including 800 machine guns 50. caliber
- M4 rifles - 4000 units.
- more than half a million rounds
- night vision devices and thermal imaging complexes - 320 units.
- radio stations with communication encryption - 360 units.
At the same time as the eight M2A2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, the Lebanese army transferred the first four armored vehicles for transporting artillery ammunition M992. In March 2017, it became known about the upcoming transfer to Lebanon of military assistance from the presence of the US Army of 24 self-propelled howitzers of 155 mm caliber M109A5 and ten armored vehicles for transporting artillery ammunition M992 to them. Delivery of the rest of this equipment is expected before the end of the year.
The United States for the first time transfer abroad in order of military assistance BMP M2 Bradley from the availability. Lebanon thus became the second foreign operator of the M2 Bradley BMP after Saudi Arabia, which received 400 new production vehicles in 1991-1994.
Putin's aggression against Ukraine forces us to raise the question of the defense capability of our country in a new way
Ukraine, one of the world's largest arms exporters, prepares for the 23rd anniversary of its Independence
Against the backdrop of Russian aggression, which occupied the Ukrainian Crimea and provoked a bloody conflict in the Donbass, the country's defense is becoming a key priority.
The Ukrainian project of a multifunctional mobile missile system, in which tactical, anti-aircraft and anti-ship missiles were proposed to be used as means of destruction. The Security Council of Ukraine decided to start the development of this complex in 2007.
However, in the summer of 2013, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, headed by the appointed fugitive Viktor Yanukovych Russian Pavel Lebedev, stopped funding the project, citing the inefficient use of budget funds. In general, the costs of Sapsan amounted to over 200 million hryvnias.
3. Radio intelligence station
Photo: Allocer user / Wikipedia
Ukrainian automated passive radio intelligence station. Serial production started in 1987. The Kolchuga mobile station is based on two KrAZ-260 chassis.
After the start of production, development continued, which was completed in 2000. In 2001, the new Mail-M was adopted by Ukraine. In developing new version Chain mail was attended by several Ukrainian enterprises. In 2004, the product of Mail was awarded the State Prize of Ukraine.
4. Volley fire systems Bastion-I and Bastion-II
KrAZ-6322 RA Photo: AvtoKrAZ
The Ukrainian version of the modernized Grad multiple launch rocket systems. It is being modernized by order of the military department of the Kharkov Automobile Repair Plant in conjunction with the State Enterprise Kharkiv Design Bureau of Mechanical Engineering named after Morozova. The platform of the combat complex is the Ukrainian KrAZ-6322 car with a 6x6 wheel formula. KrAZ-6322RA Bastion-I with a chassis length of 8.5 m and KrAZ-6322RA Bastion-II with a chassis of 9.2 m.
The main difference between Bastion II is the quick reload system (UWB). By car in special open clips are 40 additional rockets. Using UWB, the reloading process takes about 2 minutes. Without it - 7 minutes. Both Bastions are equipped with satellite navigation systems, which significantly increases autonomy on the march and firing position. The modernization includes the development of the Orizon-Navigation GP, \u200b\u200bwhich is part of the Ukroboronprom Group of Companies. This enterprise is the leader of the post-Soviet space in the development of GLONASS / GPS receivers and systems based on them.
5. Military transport aircraft short take-off and landing AN-70
An-70. Photo: GP Antonov
A medium-range cargo (operational-tactical, military transport) aircraft of a new generation developed by Antonov, Kiev ANTK. Intended to replace the morally and technically obsolete An-12. Made its first flight in December 1994.
This aircraft is capable of carrying almost all landing equipment and weapons with a total mass of 35-47 tons. It can carry out airborne landing for up to 110 people personnel and equipment, including mono-cargoes weighing up to 21 tons. 300 soldiers with personal weapons, or 206 wounded and sick, are freely accommodated in it.
6. Project 958 amphibious amphibious landing craft
Photo: Ukroboronprom
The scope of destination is the reception from the equipped or not equipped shore of military equipment and personnel of the advanced detachments of naval assault forces, their transportation by sea, landing on an unequipped coast and fire support. Manufacturer - Theodosian shipbuilding company More.
In Ukraine, it was planned to build two MDK pr. 958 Bizon ships, two more ships will be built in China. In 2013, the first such ship was launched, loaded onto a transport ship, and sent to China.
7. River armored boat Gyurza
Photo: Ukroboronprom
Manufacturer - State Enterprise Shipbuilding Development Center (Nikolaev). Intended for the protection of the state border, control of navigation on border rivers, lakes and other bodies of water. On October 25, 2012, in Kiev, at the Lenin Forge factory, a solemn ceremony of laying two armored artillery boats of Project 58155 Gyurza-M for the Navy of the Armed Forces of Ukraine took place. In total, by 2017 it is planned to build 9 boats Gyurza-M.
The armament of the boat is made up of two remotely controlled marine warhead modules BM-5M.01 Katran-M manufactured by the Nikolaev Nikolaev Mechanical Repair Plant, which are a variant of the combat module BM-3 Sturm for armored vehicles. Each Katran-M module has a 30-mm automatic cannon ZTM1, a 30-mm automatic grenade launcher and a 7.62-mm KT machine gun, as well as two ATGM barriers with a laser guidance system. The boat is equipped with an optoelectronic fire control system as well as a portable air defense system kit.
8. The main battle tank BM Oplot
Photo: Ukroboronprom
The main battle tank Oplot, produced by the State Enterprise V.A. Malyshev Plant, is a tracked combat vehicle that has a high firepower, reliable protection and high mobility. The tank is designed to destroy all types of ground (surface) and low-flying air targets at low speeds under fire conditions of the enemy.
A wide range of combat missions is possible in various climatic, meteorological and road conditions in the temperature range the environment from minus 40 ° С to plus 55 ° С, relative humidity of air up to 98% at a temperature of plus 25 ° С, altitude up to 3 thousand m above sea level and dustiness of air encountered during actual operation.
9. The main battle tank BM Bulat
Photo: Ukroboronprom
Manufacturer: State Enterprise Plant named after V. A. Malyshev. Damask steel is the result of the modernization of the T-64B. The purpose of modernization is to bring combat and technical specifications tank to the modern level.
It is used to support soldiers during the battle, to overcome the enemy’s multi-cached combat redoubt, to overcome water barriers and wetlands, to quickly respond to the enemy’s counter-offensive, and to fulfill other goals.
10. Armored personnel carrier BTR-4
Photo: Ukroboronprom
The armored personnel carrier was manufactured at the State Design Bureau of Mechanical Engineering named after A. A. Morozov at the State Enterprise. Designed to transport personnel of motorized rifle units and their fire support in battle. BTR is used to equip units capable of conducting fighting in various conditions, including the conditions of use by the enemy of weapons mass destruction.
BTR can be the base vehicle for equipping special forces quick response and marines. An armored personnel carrier can fulfill its tasks both day and night, in various climatic conditions, on roads with different surfaces and in complete off-road conditions. The range of operating ambient temperatures is from -40 to +55 ° C.
11. Self-propelled mortar caliber 120mm BTR-3M2
Photo: Ukroboronprom
This armored personnel carrier is also created at the Kiev armored factory. Designed for direct fire support of infantry units, able to follow tanks, immediately overcome trenches, trenches and water obstacles.
It can be used to conduct combat operations in the offensive and defense to solve the following tasks: suppression of firing points; defeat of the enemy’s manpower, destruction of wire fences, destruction of the enemy’s material part located behind shelters inaccessible to the ground rifle and artillery fire, as well as located openly.
12. Armored car Dozor-B
Photo: Ukroboronprom
Dozor-B is another development of the Kiev Armored Plant. The armored car is designed to transport personnel of units to the battlefield and fire support them on the battlefield during dismounting, as well as for transportation of goods in the context of the possible use of small arms and weapons of mass destruction (WMD).
Dozor-B can be effectively used to equip special units of the armed forces (quick reaction forces and military police) when they carry out reconnaissance, sentinel, and also peacekeeping operations.
13. Armored reconnaissance and patrol vehicle (BRDM-2DI) Khazar
The upgraded version of the BRDM-2 machine is a Khazar biaxial, with all-wheel drive, floating machine, has high dynamic qualities, a large power reserve, increased cross-country ability, able to overcome water obstacles on the move, is equipped with a powerful Iveco diesel engine and additional wheels that allow you to overcome trenches, trenches.
Production of the Nikolaev armored plant. Designed for combat reconnaissance and fire support of mechanized units. It can be equipped with different types of weapons.
14. Kraz MPV TC (Shrek One)
Photo: AvtoKrAZ
The KrAZ MPV TC vehicle is designed to transport personnel with mine protection in explosive atmospheres. Among the main characteristics is mine protection: two TM-57 mines (14 kg of TNT) under any wheel, one TM-57 mine (7 kg of TNT) under the bottom. Ballistic protection: B6 + / STANAG 4569 level 2. V-shaped bottom.
According to the level of protection, vertical walls and bulletproof glass are comparable to level 3A by NATO standards. The explosion-proof material used is slightly higher than the NATO standard of the second level in terms of protection.
15. A automatic grenade launcherUAG - 40
Production - Lenin Kuznya Plant PJSC. Firing at a distance of 2,200 meters, it is an effective means both against the enemy’s manpower and against lightly armored vehicles and defenses.
The high level of mobility, together with the lack of the need to prepare a position for shooting, allows the attack position to quickly change the firing position both in open space and in an urban environment.
16. Grenade launcher GR-1
Producer: State Enterprise Zhytomyr Armored Plant. The GR-1 grenade launcher of the Zhytomyr Armored Plant is designed to destroy unprotected enemy manpower located both in open areas and beyond obstacles.
It is also used for conducting mounted fire and a highly effective means of fire covering the enemy’s manpower, both in open areas and on reverse slopes of heights and other similar obstacles. It is also installed on modern military equipment - BMP-1M, BTR-3E1, BTR-4, tower module KBA-105TB and other combat vehicles and modules.
17. Scythian portable anti-tank missile system
The Skif man-portable anti-tank missile system is produced by the State Kyiv Design Bureau Luch GP. It is designed to defeat manpower, moving and stationary modern armored targets having combined, spaced or monolithic armor, including with dynamic protection, as well as small targets such as long-term firing points, a tank in the trench, lightly armored objects and helicopters.
A feature of the complex is the ability to direct the missile at the target from closed positions and storage, reduces the risk of destruction of the gunner by the enemy’s return fire. The complex is equipped with 130 mm and 152 mm caliber missiles in transport and launch containers with tandem cumulative (ZhK-2S, RK-2M-K) and high-explosive fragmentation (ZhK-2OF, ZhK-2M-OF) combat units.
18. High precision guided artillery projectile Kvіtnik with laser semi-active homing
Manufacturer: State-owned enterprise Research and Production Complex Progress. A projectile type projectile is designed for high-precision destruction of various targets when firing from an artillery system as part of a complex of guided artillery weapons. It was created with significantly less weight and enemy defeat characteristics that exceed Russian counterparts.
A semi-active laser guidance system allows the use of ammunition not only against armored vehicles, but also against other important military installations. The general designer of the Central Design Bureau Precision, noted that Kvitnik "reduces military missions by 10-15 times," and 16 such high-performance munitions can do the "work" of 800 conventional shells.
19. Alta (ATGM)
Photo: State Kyiv Design Bureau Luch
The first Ukrainian anti-tank guided missile of the air-to-surface and surface-to-surface classes with combined guidance realizing the principle of fired and forgot. This solution allows you to hit almost any target, including one that does not have sufficient contrast against the background of the terrain.
The Alta missile system can be mounted on a helicopter, armored vehicles or a boat. ATGM Alta was first presented at the arms exhibition IDEX-2007. This rocket is a joint development of KB Luch and GAHG Artem.
20. Unmanned aircraft complex class MRE Strepet-L
Photo: Ukroboronprom
Manufacturer: State Enterprise Chuguev Aviation Repair Plant. The MRE Strepet-L unmanned aircraft complex can also be used in the military sphere: reconnaissance, target coordinates, post-strike control, convoy escort; and for civilian purposes: border patrols, law enforcement, emergencies and natural disasters, traffic, etc ..
Strepet-L can fly over a range of 250-300 km or, in automatic flight, cover distances of the order of 3 thousand km. It can be used both in the military and in the civilian field. The standard set of the complex includes 3-4 cars, a tracking and control station, a machine for transportation and a catapult.
21. VPR 338 sniper rifle
Photo: Mayak factory
The weapon is a single, five or 10-shot rifle with a longitudinally-sliding rotary bolt. The receiver is made of stainless steel. The rifle is equipped with an adjustable trigger mechanism, adjustable in length with a butt and a polymer stock with a Picatinny rail. In the multi-charge version, the cartridges are fed from a box magazine. It is possible to install complex bipod, optical and night sights.
At the end of July 2014 in the territory of the first operational team The first batch of VPR-308 was presented to the National Guard of Ukraine. For the needs of the National Guard, at least 12 sets were purchased. The whole batch was sent to units on the same day. Production of the Kiev plant Mayak. The initial velocity of the bullet VPR.308Win is 830 m / s sighting range - 900 m, caliber 7.62x51 mm. The initial speed of the bullet VPR.338LM - 915 m / s sighting range - 1500 m, caliber 8.6 x 70 mm.
22. KM 7.62
Photo: Mayak factory
KM-7.62 - a machine gun developed in Ukraine at the Mayak plant according to the PKM machine gun scheme. The KM significantly reduced weight and increased ease of use, compared with the initial Kalashnikov machine gun. The weight of the machine gun was reduced by 1.5 kg.
Designed for arming military units and special forces. Rate of fire - 650 rounds per minute, sighting range - 1500 meters.
23. Fort-14TP
Photo: Fort
Ukrainian gun Fort-14TP combines accuracy, reliability, ease of operation. A distinctive feature of the gun is a fixed easy-to-detachable barrel and a balanced design. Thanks to an elongated barrel and an increased aiming line, it remains accurate even with heavy shooting. According to the manufacturer, that is why Fort-14TP is the choice of many special forces.
The complex consists of a Fort-14TP pistol, an LT-6A tactical flashlight and a Fort-4 gun to reduce the sound level and can additionally be equipped with an increased capacity store. Production - State research and production association Fort of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine.
Modern high technologies have given impetus to the development of human society in all spheres of life. Unfortunately, inventions are not always created and used for good. Many of them can harm people, and some are made specifically for this. We are talking about weapons - a terrible, destructive force that can kill thousands of people by pressing just one button. In the context of the political situation in Ukraine, weapons began to play a particularly important role. What weapons does this country have?
Terms from the Ukrainian law on weapons
Arms of Ukraine is a term denoting various types of devices designed to defeat or eliminate a living or non-living target, a static or dynamic object. This concept refers only to those objects that have no other purposes, except for the above.
Weapon Ukraine is a type of weapon designed to hit a specific target at a certain distance, which works thanks to an instant chemical reaction after it is activated using gunpowder or another substance. Calibration of such weapons should not exceed 2.5 centimeters, otherwise it will no longer belong to this variety. Smoothbore combat units are considered one of the types of small arms. They can be attributed to this category because of certain characteristics of the trunk.
Another variety of these mechanisms for hitting a target is a cold weapon. Ukraine is a country in which this type of weapon is used quite often, especially during events on the Maidan. Basically, it is intended to hit a target in direct contact with it, but the main characteristic is that a person should set it in motion with the help of its own muscles.
in Ukraine
The weapons of Ukraine can be divided into several main types, which, in turn, consist of subtypes with certain characteristics. So, among the main types of weapons distinguish: military, civilian (it includes sports, award, signal, hunting weapon, as well as units of equipment for self-defense), service, cold and imitation weapons. Each of these types of weapons has its own specific characteristics and standards of operation, which are prescribed in the legislation of Ukraine. Their use without special permission or out of duty is punishable by law and is unlawful.
Weapon bans in Ukraine
The arms of Ukraine are controlled by the authorities, therefore, its unauthorized circulation is prosecuted by law. So, in the territory of this state the circulation of weapons that are not included in the list of officially permitted, as well as unofficial transactions related to the sale and purchase of weapons themselves and their corresponding ammunition, is prohibited. It is legally forbidden to use home-made and personally modified weapon units that have not passed the state audit, do not meet the standards and can be dangerous not only during use, but also during storage and transportation. It is also unlawful to use a weapon that imitates any safe objects with its appearance and thereby can be misleading when activated.
For the use, storage, movement of weapons on the territory of Ukraine must be a special permit. Without it, it is forbidden to put into operation combat units that have some features in their design. For example, you can not use or incendiary action, balls in which the center of gravity is displaced, and other ammunition.
A weapons permit in Ukraine is issued by government agencies or in connection with established official duties that permit and imply the carrying of a certain type of weapon and ammunition to it.
Production of weapons
State control is also subject to any Ukraine has developed several laws that prohibit the production, repair and sale of ammunition and pieces of equipment without special permission, which is issued to individuals by special authorities.
Upon receipt of such a document, the manufacturer becomes the owner of the developing combat units and may receive income from their sale, creation or repair. Accordingly, the license allows for testing activities for new types of weapons in order to improve them and verify the main parts of its design.
In its turn, military weapon can and should be made only by order of the state armed forces, the Ministry of Defense or other bodies that act in the interests of the whole country.
The acquisition of weapons in Ukraine
Many groups of citizens can buy weapons, a list of which is established by the current legislation of Ukraine. So, with a special permit, weapons can be purchased by individuals who, by occupation or in connection with a license, have the right to acquire and carry weapons various kinds. Also, organizations and companies whose employees are assigned weapons on duty (for example, various security companies) have this right. Cultural institutions involved in the restoration and further exhibition of captured and other types of weapons are allowed to purchase and repair combat units.
For temporary use, weapons are provided officialswhose security is of great importance to the state, as well as to the people protecting them.
The acquisition, repair, operation and sale can be carried out by individuals and companies who are legally given the right to all of the above actions.
Restrictions are also imposed on specific types of weapons, for example, on smoothbore weapon. Ukraine at the legislative level prohibits taking any action in relation to this type of equipment with explosive bullets or cartridges with a displaced center of gravity, if individual or the organization is not related to the state army.
Release of the latest weapons in Ukraine
Ukraine’s latest weapon is the topic that was raised at the press conference by the adviser to the Minister of Defense of this country A. Danilyuk. He said that thanks to intelligence, it was possible to get the scheme of Russian technology used by opposition forces in the Donbass. Danilyuk also said that these weapons can be improved. If weapons can be created and modified, they can be supplied not only to the active Ukrainian army, but also exported to other states. This industry is not yet very developed in Ukraine. Sales of the latest weapons abroad will allow the state to reach a new level in the field of trade in military equipment.
Advisor to the Minister noted that at the moment many countries are interested in buying weapons of Ukraine, as well as ammunition for it, they plan to release in the near future and in the future put the production on stream.
Armored vehicles in service with Ukraine
The weapons of Ukraine can be divided into several categories. One of them is armored vehicles, which are now being used especially actively by soldiers of the army. The most popular and frequently operated tank is the T-55-64. On its basis, it is planned to manufacture a new modified tank, which was announced in 2007 by the leaders of the Kharkov Armored Plant. T-55-64 is equipped with armored sheets with a thickness of 20-80 mm, as well as a 100 mm gun. This combat unit can reach speeds of up to 60 km / h and pass without refueling up to 600 km.
The predecessor of the T-55-64 is the T-80, which began to be released back in Soviet times. This tank has been the main weapon since 1976. The car was modified three times. (T-80UD) has a diesel engine and a power reserve of 560 km.
In addition to tanks, the Ukrainian army is equipped with various artillery mounts. So, the newest of them is the Bastion-03 complex, an improved version of Hurricane. Thanks to this military equipment, it is possible to destroy a living target, enemy combat units, various buildings and fortifications. Since Ukraine does not yet exist, this complex, along with tanks, is the main type of military equipment.
Weapon
The main Ukrainian assault rifle, created on the basis of AK-74, is Vepr. Plastic pads on the machine can avoid prolonged contact with the metal parts of the weapon, so the recoil is reduced, it is more convenient to fire. The Veprya store is designed for 30 shells. Multiple modifications of the machine were made, the last in January 2015.
Fort 17 is also a traumatic weapon. This type of pistols has been produced in Ukraine since 2004. This view weapons are often used during modern combat operations in the Donbass region. The standard stock of ammunition for this gun is 12 or 13 pieces, depending on the specific modification of the weapon.
Types of missile weapons of Ukraine
Insofar as nuclear weapon Ukraine does not exist to date, the army of this state uses a large number of various missile systems, including Sapsan. The development of this type of weaponry began in 1999, and then was suspended. From the beginning of 2015, it is planned to resume work on the creation of the Sapsan using the latest high technologies.
In the Soviet Union, the R-27 rocket was created, which helped to conduct a battle in the air and intercept aircraft. The defeat of the target could be carried out day and night with a huge range of distances (up to 25 km).
Arms of Ukraine and the USA
Many American politicians support the idea that it is necessary to cooperate with Ukraine in the field of armaments, since the United States has enormous military potential and adheres to the point of view that Russian Federation entered into an open confrontation with Ukraine, supplying various types of equipment to the rebel armies of the DPR and LPR. At many summits and press conferences, Western politicians have repeatedly noted that Ukraine must “fight for its own identity and independence”, but it does not have enough military power to withstand such a power as Russia.
Arms supplies to Ukraine
Recently, a statement was made by the commander of NATO forces in Europe F. Bridlav that Western countries should supply weapons to Ukraine to help it in the fight against pro-Russian extremists. The politician noted that various means are used against this state, starting with information and ending with the military. Small arms of Ukraine, armored, missile, are inferior to Russian in their characteristics, therefore many American and European officials insist on the supply of weapons to Ukraine.