Chrysanthemum rocket launcher. Chrysanthemum-s - anti-tank flower

Anti-tank missile system"Chrysanthemum" designed to destroy modern and future tanks of any type, including those equipped with dynamic protection. In addition to armored vehicles, the complex can hit low-tonnage surface targets, hovercraft, low-flying subsonic air targets, reinforced concrete structures, armored shelters and bunkers.

The distinctive properties of the Chrysanthemum ATGM are:

high immunity to radio and IR interference,

simultaneous guidance of two missiles at different targets,

short flight time due to the supersonic speed of the rocket,

possibility of round-the-clock use in simple and adverse weather conditions, as well as in the presence of dust and smoke interference.

The Chrysanthemum anti-tank missile system was developed at KBM (Kolomna). "Chrysanthemum-S" is the most powerful of all currently existing ground anti-tank systems. Long range of effective fire in any combat and weather conditions, security, high rate of fire make it indispensable during both offensive and defensive operations of ground forces.

The main feature of this ATGM is the ability to destroy enemy armored vehicles on the battlefield without the need for optical and thermal imaging targeting. "Chrysanthemum-S" is equipped with its own radar station, operating in the radio wave range - 100 - 150 GHz (2 - 3 mm waves). The radar provides target detection and tracking while simultaneously controlling the missile during guidance. The process of tracking and control is carried out automatically, without operator participation. Thanks to the presence of an additional laser guidance system for ATGMs, the operator can fire in one gulp, simultaneously at two different objects, using different aiming channels.

The 9M123 rocket is built according to a normal aerodynamic design. Aerodynamic rudders, placed perpendicular to the plane of the engine nozzle axes, and their drive are located in the tail section of the rocket. The wings of the rocket are structurally similar to those used on the rocket of the Shturm complex and are located in front of the nozzle block.

The rocket can be equipped various types combat units. The 9M123-2 missile is equipped with a powerful over-caliber tandem warhead with a diameter of 152 mm and penetrates armor with a thickness of 1,100 -1,200 mm behind dynamic protection. There is an option to equip the missile with a high-explosive (thermobaric) warhead, in which case it is designated 9M123F-2.

Created on the basis of the BMP-3 chassis, the 9P157-2 combat vehicle with a crew of two carries an ammunition load of 15 9M123-2 or 9M123F-2 missiles in transport and launch containers (TPC). It has high maneuverability and increased maneuverability, and is equipped with means of collective and individual protection against weapons. mass destruction, overcomes water obstacles afloat with the help of 2 water-jet propulsors at a speed of 10 km/h without prior preparation. Along with a retractable launcher for two TPKs with missiles, a radar antenna is also located closer to the left side. The selection of missiles needed to carry out a combat mission from the ammunition stowage is carried out automatically at the operator’s command. All processes related to translation launcher from the traveling position to the combat position and back, loading and reloading are fully automated and carried out by the operator using a special remote control at the workplace.

A platoon of Khrizantema-S complexes consisting of 3 combat vehicles is capable of successfully repelling an attack by a company of tanks in the amount of 14 units, destroying at least 60% of these tanks.

The divisions of the Khrizantema-S complex include:

commander's combat vehicle (CMV), which provides early detection and recognition of targets, determination of their coordinates and distribution of targets between linear vehicles with the issuance of target coordinates.

Facilities Maintenance:

control and testing vehicle 9V945 for servicing the combat vehicle 9P157 - 2;

9B990 inspection and testing vehicle for testing missiles;

educational and training facilities - simulator 9F852.

The Khrizantema-S complex is multifunctional and can be placed on carriers with a carrying capacity of at least 3 tons.

It is also possible to deploy the complex as an anti-ship weapon on boats.

Maximum firing range (around the clock), m - 6000
. Rocket flight speed - supersonic
. Control system - combined
. Base chassis - BMP-3
. Number of missiles in ammunition storage - 15
. Launcher loading - automatic

MOSCOW, November 7 – RIA Novosti, Andrey Kots. The latest anti-tank strike systems, modern ammunition for portable anti-aircraft missile systems(MANPADS), powerful torpedoes - these and others promising weapons began to enter the troops in 2016. Deputy Minister of Defense of Russia, Army General Pavel Popov, noted that such successes were achieved due to the close cooperation of the department with the Rosatom concern. He added that it has already been possible to work on more than one and a half thousand scientific and technical projects of potential interest to the Armed Forces. And since 2012, more than 300 innovative models have been introduced in the interests of the army. For more details about the latest military innovations mentioned by General Popov, see the RIA Novosti material.

Armor-piercing argument

Upgrading ammunition can give a new lease of life to even outdated or aging weapons. A striking example - anti-tank grenade launcher RPG-7, adopted for service Soviet army back in 1961. Its standard ammunition, the PG-7V round, penetrates only 260 millimeters of armor. This is often not enough to fight modern armored vehicles, “hung” with dynamic protection screens. At the same time, the much “younger” tandem cumulative grenade PG-7VR “Resume”, released for the same weapon, confidently “takes” up to 650 millimeters of armor and effectively penetrates defenses. There are many similar examples of successful modernization. As Pavel Popov emphasized, since 2016, modern ammunition for the Khrizantema and Shturm anti-tank missile systems (ATGMs), Igla MANPADS, as well as torpedoes of the Package and Physicist-1 series have been created and introduced into the troops.

Despite the fact that the Chrysanthemum was first introduced in 2005, over time this car has undergone major changes. The troops today have about 30 complexes of this type. The ATGM is mounted on the chassis of the BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle, which allows it to operate on the battlefield in a single formation with tanks. The modern modification of the "Chrysanthemum-S" is capable of firing at targets with two types of ammunition: the 9M123 missile with a tandem-cumulative warhead and the high-explosive 9M123F. Two missiles can be on the launcher at a time.

Both types of missiles can destroy targets at a range of 400 to 5,000 meters when guided by a laser beam and from 400 to 6,000 meters when guided by a radio channel. The speed of hitting ground targets is up to 60 kilometers per hour, air targets - up to 340 kilometers per hour. The armor penetration of a missile with a cumulative warhead is from 1000 to 1100 millimeters behind dynamic protection. This is more than enough to hit the turret head-on, for example, the American M1A2 Abrams in the latest modifications.

The predecessor of the "Chrysanthemum" in the army is the self-propelled ATGM "Sturm-S", which has been in service since 1979. Its latest modification, Shturm-SM, is capable of firing all variants of the “land” version of the Ataka missiles with armor penetration up to 800 millimeters. However, strike weapons are not the only thing that the Russian “Chrysanthemum” and “Sturm” are strong at. Both vehicles are integrated into a single complex of automated control systems for anti-tank formations (CSAU PTF). This combat network allows you to coordinate the actions of self-propelled ATGMs on the battlefield, distribute targets between them, and set priority for their destruction.

“The system significantly increases the effectiveness of artillery, anti-tank missile systems, such as “Sturm” and “Chrysanthemum”, as well as portable anti-tank systems, - earlier. - With its help, automated control of anti-tank formations is carried out, interaction with higher points is carried out. technical means allow for reconnaissance and surveillance of the terrain, and issue target designations for weapons. Data transfer and command issuance are carried out securely in a matter of seconds."

Catch a torpedo

Information about plans to modernize the Igla man-portable anti-aircraft missile systems has not yet appeared in the media. The most recent modification of the weapon is the Igla-S, which was put into service in 2001-2002. Unlike earlier versions, this MANPADS has improved characteristics and new capabilities. A skilled fighter with Igla-S is capable of destroying even a drone or low-flying cruise missile at a range of up to six kilometers. Probably, further work for the modernization of the complex are designed to “bring up” the Eagle arsenal available to the troops to the level of the most modern Russian MANPADS"Verba", which is capable of hitting air targets with a 9M336 missile at a distance of more than six kilometers and at altitudes of more than four and a half thousand meters.

As for the Package-NK complex mentioned by General Popov, it is a unique ship defense system of its kind. Designed to defeat submarines in the near zone, as well as to destroy “incoming” torpedoes. "Package-NK" operates in offline mode. It independently issues target designation for a torpedo attack on an enemy submarine, transmits target coordinates to anti-torpedoes, conducts pre-launch preparation of combat weapon modules, and also controls launchers. The operator of the complex just has to press a button.

"Package-NK" - for real innovative look weapons. It is part of the onboard defense systems of the most modern Russian corvettes of Project 20380 (Steregushchiy, Soobrazitelny, Boikiy, Stoiky, Sovershenny), as well as frigates of the far sea zone of Project 22350 (the lead one is Admiral Gorshkov ). "Package-NK" significantly increases "survivability" Russian ships and makes them virtually invulnerable to single enemy torpedo attacks.

“Physicist,” on the contrary, is a purely offensive weapon. This universal deep-sea homing torpedo (UGST) can hit a record 50 kilometers. The caliber of the ammunition is 533 millimeters, the weight of the warhead is about 300 kilograms. This is more than enough to disable a surface ship of any type (if, of course, you hit it successfully). To target the target, an active-passive hydroacoustic system is used with the ability to identify the wake at a distance of 1.2 to 2.5 kilometers and the response range of a proximity fuse from two to eight meters, depending on the type and size of the target. The possibility of telecontrol is provided with a total cable length of about 30 kilometers. The ideal weapon for an underwater ambush.

It is planned to equip all Russian submarines and surface ships with the “Physicist”, which are carriers of the older USET-80 with an effective firing range of 18-20 kilometers. Thus, the strike capabilities of the Russian fleet in the field of torpedo weapons will more than double.

One of the unique Russian combat vehicles that has no analogues in the world is the Khrizantema-S anti-tank missile system (ATGM). In just a few minutes, he can destroy several tanks, despite dynamic protection, and then hide from a retaliatory strike.

The AT-15 "Springer", according to the Western classification, was created at the Kolomna Mechanical Engineering Design Bureau.

The basis for the Chrysanthemum-S was the BMP-3 tracked chassis. According to the developers cited by the resource vpk.name, due to the unification of components and assemblies, the cost of production and further operation of the machine was significantly reduced. In addition, high maneuverability, maneuverability, mobility and the ability to overcome water obstacles by swimming were ensured. Thus, the range of the ATGM without refueling is 600 kilometers. His maximum speed is 45 kilometers per hour over rough terrain and 70 km/h on the highway. Bringing the equipment into combat mode takes only 20 seconds.

"Chrysanthemum-S" was created under the leadership of general designer Sergei Nepobedimy. It is well known for the legendary MANPADS "Strela" and "Igla", tactical missile systems "Tochka" (1975), operational-tactical complex "Oka" and operational-tactical missile system "Iskander".

Need a car with unique opportunities voiced by USSR Defense Minister Dmitry Ustinov during the large-scale military exercises "Zapad-81". In one episode, tanks were able to quietly approach the positions of a mock enemy under the cover of smoke and dust from artillery preparations and tracks. The guns and anti-tank systems placed “towards” them turned out to be useless.

This is precisely what was dictated main feature"Chrysanthemums-S". Today, the Russian anti-tank system is the only one in the world capable of operating in almost “blind” conditions: in smoke, fog, snowfall, at any time of the day. This capability is provided by radar and optical-laser channels. Their simultaneous operation makes it possible to target two targets and launch missiles automatically.

The complex is equipped with a unique radar. When its beam finds the target and the missile launches, a hit is inevitable. Guidance via a radio beam is carried out without operator participation.

The main combat element of the system is a guided missile with a tandem charge. Head part The missile produces two explosions in succession: the first neutralizes the dynamic protection, the second destroys the armor.

The Khrizantema-S is armed with four types of anti-tank guided missiles: 9M123 - tandem-cumulative with laser guidance, 9M123F - with a high-explosive thermobaric warhead and laser guidance; 9M123-2 - with radio beam guidance, with an over-caliber warhead of tandem-cumulative action, as well as 9M123F2 - high-explosive thermobaric destruction and with radio guidance. All of them have high destructive power.

The ATGM's ammunition load includes 15 missiles located in transport and launch containers. The retractable launcher is designed for 2 transport and launch containers. Absolutely all processes associated with transferring the launcher from the traveling position to the combat position and back, selecting missiles from the ammunition stowage necessary for solving a specific combat mission, charging and reloading are fully automated and are carried out from a special console at the operator’s workplace.

According to experts, a battery of three Khrizantem-S is capable of repelling an attack by a tank company of 14 vehicles, destroying at least 60 percent of the armored vehicles.

In addition to armored vehicles, the ATGM is capable of firing at low-flying, low-speed air targets, boats and small ships, and enemy personnel in shelters and in open areas at a distance of up to six kilometers.

The complex can be placed not only on the BMP-3 chassis, but also on other carriers with a carrying capacity of at least three tons. It is possible to use the complex as an anti-ship weapon on boats.

Subsequently, the combat capabilities of the ATGM were increased due to the introduction of a platoon commander's vehicle and a battery commander's vehicle into its composition. The latter is equipped with an all-round viewfinder, a thermal television reconnaissance device, a radar station, a topographical reference and terrain orientation system, communications and jamming equipment, etc. A machine gun is provided as a self-defense weapon.

Experts are confident that the possibilities for modernizing Khrizantema-S have not been exhausted. In particular, work is underway to automate the processes of distributing targets and issuing target designations by the battery commander at combat vehicles, which will reduce the time from the moment the target is detected until it is hit by the complex’s missile.

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