"Derivation-Air Defense": a new role in tank support

 "Derivation-Air defense" will soon arrive at the front

The promising Russian anti-aircraft artillery complex "Derivation-PVO" can be used in combat as tank support if the ammunition of the 2A91 guns is updated.

Key elements of the Swedish CV9040C Stridsfordon-90 heavy infantry fighting vehicle were placed at the disposal of Russian engineers, in particular, the Bofors L70 automatic cannon and APFSDS-T Mk 1 subcaliber shells with 120 mm armor penetration at a distance of 1.5 km at an initial velocity of 1480 m/s.

 Using the projectile database, the specialists of V.V. Bakhirev Nuclear Research Institute JSC can begin developing domestic 57-mm BOPS (kinetic projectiles) of a similar type as soon as possible to upgrade the ammunition sets of 2A91 highly automated ZSU 2S38 "Derivation-Air defense" guns. In this case, the estimated armor penetration of BOPS of a similar caliber with depleted uranium or tungsten cores can reach 200-210 mm at a distance of 1,500 m.

This will allow the use of "Derivation-Air defense" as an infantry fighting vehicle or a tank support vehicle, however, the vehicles must be retrofitted with a stock dynamic protection kit "Relict" based on 4C24 or "Cactus" elements.

Derivation-PVO is the only anti—aircraft system in the world that hits aerial targets using 57 mm cannons and is equipped with artillery fire control systems. The complex was created on the chassis of the BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle.

The 2C38 cannon is primarily designed to combat drones, airborne weapons and cruise missiles in the near zone. The system is also capable of targeting ground targets.

Manul infantry fighting vehicle: characteristics and application prospects

Manul

The newest Russian infantry fighting vehicle (BMP) Manul, developed by Kurganmashzavod specialists, can receive the Epoch module with a 57-millimeter cannon. At the same time, the vehicle is being developed taking into account the experience gained by the Russian military during the use of armored vehicles in the special military operation zone in Ukraine.

The Manul infantry fighting vehicle is a universal platform capable of carrying various weapons, including multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) and anti—aircraft missile systems (SAM). In addition, Manul can act as a base for creating various special machines.

The new infantry fighting vehicle initially has a reserve for a possible improvement in security (reservation) and an increase in payload. At the same time, various modernization options make it possible to expand the range of Manula applications. The forward position of the UTD-32T engine will allow the crew and troops to more conveniently enter the infantry fighting vehicle through the rear ramp, as well as facilitate the loading of ammunition and cargo into the vehicle. The Manula engine has 816 horsepower, and its combat module includes a 30-millimeter cannon, a machine gun, and Kornet anti-tank missiles.

Improvements for Manula

The projected vehicle will be protected from small-caliber shells and fragments of field artillery, and will also be able to move in any road conditions, including overcoming water obstacles without training.

In addition, Manul may receive a new Epoch combat module with a 57mm automatic cannon. It will allow infantry fighting vehicles at long distances to reliably hit similar enemy vehicles with artillery fire. The use of modern 57 mm caliber ammunition will ensure the fulfillment of a wider range of tasks. The unified technical base and unification of components with the BMP-3 reduces costs at all stages of the product's life cycle: development, manufacturing, personnel training, operation and repair.