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Reconnaissance and fire system "Sagittarius" / Photo: topwar.ru

The reconnaissance units of the troops of the Central Military District (CMD) have completed tests of the new reconnaissance and fire system "Sagittarius", which gives out the coordinates of targets detected by reconnaissance bombers, the press service of the CMD reported on Friday.

"In the Central Military District at the Chebarkul training ground (Chelyabinsk region), tests of a new reconnaissance and fire system were completed, in which for the first time the use of bomber aviation and complexes of reconnaissance, control and communications "Sagittarius", - reports the Central Military District.

The reconnaissance units, using the "Sagittarius" system, gave out the coordinates of the detected targets to the crews of a pair of Su-24M bombers loitering in the airspace of the training ground, after which the aircraft launched a bombing and assault strike. "Targets, including moving ones, were hit by 250-kg high-explosive fragmentation bombs. The time to hit objects from the moment they were discovered did not exceed two minutes," the district said in a statement.

Also, the interaction of "Sagittarius" with other fire weapons - jet systems was worked out salvo fire"Hurricane", 152 mm self-propelled howitzers"Msta-S", mortars and anti-tank guided missiles. Photographs with the coordinates of the target came from observation posts equipped with "Sagittarius" to command and observation posts, where a decision was made on fire damage using automated control systems, writes RIA Novosti.

“Thanks to the experiment, the reconnaissance and fire weapons attached to the commander of the battalion tactical group are brought together into a single system, thanks to which he can fully independently conduct combat in a given direction. New Approach allows you to reconsider the traditional ways of conducting combined arms combat," the Central Military District said in a statement.

Technical reference


Tactical level complex "Sagittarius" for communications and reconnaissance control Quite recently, in the fifth motorized rifle brigade near Moscow, they began to master the "Sagittarius" complex for communications and intelligence control. The complex is produced at the domestic enterprise "Radioavionika". The tested individual complex is a kind of mobile type computer. Almost any device is connected to it.

When creating a network from the data of individual complexes, the computer of the unit commander will display necessary information about subordinates, as well as information about the enemy coming from them. To do this, an ordinary soldier needs to press just a couple of buttons and the coordinates of his location or the location of the enemy will appear on the commander's computer.

The head of the department will be able to combine the received data with electronic card terrain, or with a photograph of a given area obtained from a satellite. First, military intelligence officers will receive and master such complexes.

Photo: IA "ARMS OF RUSSIA", Alexey Kitaev


According to the designers, the Sagittarius complex is practically a mobile personal BIUS Complex tactical level"Sagittarius" for communications and intelligence control The enterprise "Radioavionika" at one time presented the KRUS "Sagittarius" as a means of solving a wide range of tasks in information support.

Sagittarius provides:

  • combat control
  • identification of detected objects and calculation of their coordinates
  • target designation
  • data generation for effective application personal weapons and means for close combat

The Sagittarius complex has an interface with all Soviet and Russian funds intelligence. In addition, the complex interacts with goniometers, radars, target designation, aiming devices and UAVs.

Photo: IA "ARMS OF RUSSIA", Alexey Kitaev


The complex was put into service in 2007 and is supplied in series. It goes primarily to ground reconnaissance units. The first samples of the complex, after passing through various field and combat tests, are sent for revision. Our scouts, having experience in operating foreign analogues of FELIN, IdZ-ES and Normans, asked the developers to improve the existing sample of the Sagittarius complex.

Firstly, the base of the first samples was made on the basis of elements of the 2000s. The designers were sympathetic to the request of the military and the modernized KRUS "Sagittarius" is being tested.

After successful tests, the ground units began to be massively provided with the complex. More than one thousand units of the Sagittarius complex have already entered the armed forces of the Russian Federation.

The first samples of KRUS were somewhat inconvenient for the soldiers - they had a rather decent weight of 5.4 kilograms, interfered with the soldier when passing the assault strip, covered access to pouches and a medical kit. Now, after the modernization, the complex began to weigh 2.4 kilograms, received smaller overall characteristics, and large blocks are attached so as not to interfere with other tasks.

On this moment there are no significant comments on the use of the Sagittarius complex from the military personnel of the ground units, where the complexes are mainly received.

KRUS "Sagittarius" can have several levels of configuration. The simplest configuration option is intended for military personnel of departments, up to the commander of the department.

The next level of configuration is intended for the platoon commander; the package includes a powerful computer system with a multifunctional type console.

The third, most complete level of equipment, is for the unit commander - battalion commander, brigade commander.

Photo: IA "ARMS OF RUSSIA", Alexey Kitaev

The range of interaction of the complex as part of the department is about one and a half kilometers, but any of the individual Sagittarius complexes works as a repeater, which significantly increases the range and information control of a given area. In addition to voice messages, built-in standard commands can be transmitted over the radio, the recipient can watch or listen to them after receiving.

This innovation was introduced specifically to ensure that the scouts do not get distracted from the task, do not lose visual control. KRUS incorporates an autonomous navigation module, which is provided with an inertial system. It makes it possible for a soldier to know exactly his coordinates, even if he has left the satellite navigation coverage area.

Switching between navigation systems occurs in the complex automatically. The complex can be equipped with a helmet-mounted display subsystem for producing fire from cover. For example, when interacting with the Shahin thermal imager, information from it is sent to the indicator of a serviceman, which allows, without leaving the shelter, to conduct accurate and aimed fire.

There is also an identification subsystem of the “friend or foe” type in the complex. The range of the subsystem depends on the characteristics of the associated sighting devices. The subsystem sends a request to an unidentified object, and if the object is “own”, then the serviceman will hear a sound notification in the earpiece. If, after sending the request, the subsystem is “silent”, then the object is defined by the “Sagittarius” complex as “foreign”.


COMPLEX OF THE TACTICAL LEVEL OF INTELLIGENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS (KRUS) "STRELETS"
COMPLEX TACTICAL RECONNAISSANCE, CONTROL AND COMMUNICATIONS (CRUZ) "STRELEC"

16.03.2012
Recently in Leningrad region at the training ground "Luga" airborne units from the 98th Guards Airborne Division (Ivanovo) conducted exercises using the latest video surveillance systems (CVS), which allow crews self-propelled guns artillery 2S9 "Nona" and 2S25 "Octopus" to significantly reduce the time of determining the coordinates of the enemy, carrying out calculations, aiming at the target and opening fire.
The Sagittarius intelligence and communications complex (KRUS) was also tested here, which provides target detection at a distance of up to 5 km. The complex is produced at the domestic enterprise "Radioavionika". According to the experience of use and the comments of the military, the designers promised to finalize the system so that it would be more convenient in operation and combat use.
Most recently, at the end of February 2012, they began to master the Sagittarius intelligence and communications complex (KRUS) in the 5th motorized rifle brigade near Moscow.
(VTS "Bastion")

01.11.2014
The peacekeeping formation of the Central Military District, stationed in the Samara region, received more than 250 Sagittarius reconnaissance, command and communications systems (KRUS) as part of the State Defense Order.
This system provides combat control, identification of detected objects, calculation of their coordinates, target designation, data preparation for the effective use of weapons.
The composition of the KRUS includes: a personal computer of the commander, a satellite radio station, a VHF radio station, a rangefinder and goniometer, a portable radar station short-range reconnaissance "Fara-VR", unified data transmission equipment, individual and group navigation system capable of operating in GLONASS and GPS.
"Sagittarius" is equipped with a "friend or foe" identification system, can be interfaced with all domestic reconnaissance equipment, radars, aiming devices, as well as unmanned aerial vehicles.

27.12.2014
At the Chelyabinsk training ground Chebarkul, tests of a new reconnaissance and strike system were completed, in which for the first time the combined use of bomber aircraft and the Sagittarius reconnaissance, control and communications systems (KRUS) was achieved. This is stated in the message of the press service of the Central Military District, received by the editors of "Lenta.ru"
“Thanks to the experiment, the reconnaissance and fire weapons attached to the commander of the battalion-tactical group are combined into a single system, thanks to which he can fully independently conduct a battle in a given direction. The new approach allows us to reconsider the traditional ways of conducting combined arms combat.
According to the information provided by the military, reconnaissance units, using the Sagittarius KRUS, gave out the coordinates of the detected targets to the crews of two Su-24M bombers loitering in the airspace of the training ground. After that, the planes launched a bomb attack. Targets, including moving ones, were hit by 250-kilogram high-explosive fragmentation bombs. It was especially noted that the time from the moment the objects were discovered to their destruction did not exceed two minutes.

Combat equipment of the soldier "Warrior" is one of the largest modernization projects Russian army. As applied to this program, the concept of equipment is so broad and extensive that it is almost impossible to describe all its elements in one article or depict it in one photograph.

For ordinary soldiers who receive the first Ratnik kits since the end of 2014, this is, first of all, a comfortable uniform made of modern fabrics with many elements for summer, winter and demi-season periods, lightweight composite protection covering up to 90% of the body, lightweight helmet.

For visitors to exhibitions, "Warrior" is an image of a soldier of the future, hung with ultra-modern computer equipment, seeing through walls and shooting from around the corner using a helmet-mounted monitor.

IN total The equipment includes more than 70 elements that are interconnected and complement each other constructively and functionally.

To figure out what is today combat equipment serviceman of Russia, we conducted a series of interviews. We were told about the main elements of the Ratnik kit by specialists from the lead developer of the program, JSC TsNIITOCHMASH (part of the Rostec state corporation). The fighters of the reconnaissance company of one of the military units where they were tested shared their impressions of the new equipment with us. We discussed the electronic stuffing of the “soldier of the future” equipment with Alexander Kaplin, General Designer of Radioavionika JSC.

survival fashion

A set of combat equipment for a serviceman is a complex of five systems integrated into each other: destruction, protection, control, life support and energy supply. That is, the Ratnik program covers almost everything a soldier needs on the battlefield: from shoes and clothing to weapons, medicines, aiming, surveillance, communications, guidance and target designation of artillery and aviation.

“We tested all sets of clothing items of the second generation, made forced marches of 5 and 20 km, passed an obstacle course,” says Ivan Velichko, commander of the reconnaissance platoon. Passing the obstacle course in full protective gear was demonstrated to us by five scouts, one of them with a heavy machine gun in his hands. Smiling soldiers praise the new clothes, which always exactly match the weather, a light and comfortable helmet, goggles, a multifunctional knife-tool. Faraday shoes are impressive: Gore-Tex breathable membrane, Vibram non-slip reinforced sole, weight at the level of the best trekking boots (both for summer and winter models).

Anti-shatter armor helmet weighing only 1 kg guarantees the same level of protection as foreign counterparts weighing at least 1.3 kg. Adjustable chin strap helps fit the helmet to fit your head and provides extra cushioning for impacts and debris.

A comfortable and fairly light body armor with a built-in quick release system is put on and taken off very easily, and in order to unequip a wounded soldier, you just need to pull the pin (previously you had to remove the vest over your head or cut the straps).

Bulletproof vests from the Ratnik kit are equipped with ceramic-composite armor panels made of a layer of ceramic tiles and a composite substrate. Ceramics is characterized by very high hardness with a relatively small mass. The ceramic outer layer effectively destroys the bullet, while the reinforced composite backing holds bullet fragments and ceramic fragments. As standard, the body armor of the "Warrior" weighs a little more than 7 kg, which is significantly less mass his predecessor. There is also an assault equipment of body armor, in which the level of protection is increased to the maximum (sixth) class, bulletproof protection of the side zones and the inguinal region is provided. In this case, the mass of body armor reaches 15 kg.

This is what a ceramic-composite armor plate looks like after being hit by ten armor-piercing incendiary bullets from a sniper SVD rifles from a distance of 10 m. On the other hand, the same plate looks like new.

At the TsNIITOCHMASH enterprise in Klimovsk near Moscow, we were shown an assault chest armor panel developed by NPF Tekhinkom LLC and withstood ten hits of armor-piercing incendiary bullets when fired from sniper rifle SVD from a distance of 10 m. Back side the plate remained absolutely smooth, without a single bulge. This means that a soldier protected by body armor with such panels will not receive concussion injuries and remain combat-ready.

The MFP is worn in a breast pocket, has an alphanumeric indicator and gives access to all the functions of the complex through a system of context menus. In particular, it can be used to type text messages and use the navigator.

Special protective suits also deserve attention. Overalls "Permyachka" made of a special ballistic aramid fabric is able to protect a soldier from fragments of shells flying at a speed of up to 140 m / s with a mass of 1 g, as well as from the action of an open flame for 10 s. A kit for crew members of armored vehicles "Cowboy" will help the tanker survive if the tank is damaged and ignited.

The remote control does not have a screen and operates on the principle of "finger-button".

thunder lord

The control system is that part of the Ratnik that even today looks fantastic, although in fact the Sagittarius intelligence, control and communications complex (KRUS), included in the program, has been in service with the Russian army since 2007. At the moment, the second generation of Sagittarius is relevant, which has been produced since 2011 and is constantly being improved.

According to the apt description of the general designer of JSC Radioavionika Alexander Kaplina, KRUS "Sagittarius" is a personal computer with peripherals, distributed over the fighter's unloading vest. Its capabilities, like any other computer, are limited only by the tasks set and the imagination of the developers. The complex guarantees the solution of all information problems that a serviceman may face.

A secure high-speed radio channel provides voice radio communication and data transmission. Data can mean text messages (preset and optional), photos and videos, and, of course, geographical coordinates. The satellite navigation system virtually eliminates the possibility for a soldier to get lost, and for a commander to lose sight of a soldier.

On the screen of the commander's personal computer, the location of all fighters is displayed on a map of the area and is updated in real time. The high update rate (once per second), made possible by a special high-speed radio channel, distinguishes KRUS "Sagittarius" from analogues using standard radio stations for data transmission. In them, the update rate can reach 10-30 seconds, since information about all the soldiers of the unit is transmitted over communication channels with low or average speed data transmission.

The commander can instantly send a fighter to the desired point by simply pointing it with the stylus on the map. Moreover, the fighter will receive not just the coordinates of the destination, but a complex route. KRUS will tell the soldier the way using the arrow on the screen, help to get around minefields and danger zones.

One of the modifications of the "Sagittarius" includes a rangefinder-goniometer. It is enough for the gunner to simply see the target: based on the readings of the laser rangefinder and the target elevation angle meter, as well as its own coordinates, KRUS will instantly calculate the coordinates of the target, and at the same time send its photograph to the commander. All that remains is to give the command to open artillery fire or strike aircraft.

Of course, "Sagittarius" is compatible with various optoelectronic sights and helmet-mounted monitors that allow you to shoot from behind cover. This spectacular trick is proudly demonstrated at exhibitions by the developers of Felin and Gladius, the French and German analogues of the Ratnik. However, Alexander Kaplin is convinced that transmitting video information in combat is far from being as important as ensuring a good ratio of weight and size characteristics, security and operating time without recharging when solving basic, that is, the most common combat missions.

A modern smartphone will hardly last a day without an outlet in standby mode. KRUS "Sagittarius" works 12 hours on one battery (and 24 hours on two) in the mode of continuous voice communication and data transmission. The complex operates at temperatures from minus 40 to plus 60 ° C, withstands severe shocks, immersion in water and dirt.

“A special division of Radio Avionics is engaged in training and collecting information in the troops, accompanies instruments in exercises and wherever possible,” says Alexander Yuryevich. - Practice shows that in life situations often arise that are simply impossible to predict. Therefore, the requirements of the Department of Defense to protect equipment are not at all far-fetched. ” At the same time, if the first knapsack samples of KRUS, bristling with antennas, were a continuous headache for the fighter, then the loads from placement on the Ratnik transport vest modern complex the soldier hardly notices.

From the Arctic to the Tropics

Sets of combat equipment "Warrior" are already being delivered to military units but the program is far from over. Currently, they are fighting for getting into the kit the best samples small arms, sighting devices and observation devices, including thermal imagers, night vision devices, helmet-mounted cameras and monitors. The AK103-3 and AK-12 assault rifles of the Kalashnikov concern claim to hit the Ratnik (we wrote in detail about the new generation AK in May 2012), as well as weapons with balanced automation developed by the Degtyarev plant. Many development enterprises create promising products with an eye on the third and even fourth generation of the Ratnik.

The weapon of the Kalashnikov concern (part of the Rostec state corporation) is equipped with a folding telescopic buttstock, adjustable under anatomical features and equipment of a fighter, Picatinny rails on the cover of the receiver and a forearm for attaching sights. In the photo: a thermal imaging sight, a red dot sight, a 2x magnifier, a laser designator and a transparent magazine that makes it easier to count the remaining cartridges.

Dmitry Semizorov, Director General of TsNIITOCHMASH OJSC, calls flexibility and versatility one of the main advantages of the Ratnik equipment: “The modular principle of building elements allows for the recruitment of various units depending on the military specialty and combat missions. Having a wealth of experience in the field of developing combat equipment for a military man, we have created a kit that functions equally effectively both in the extreme temperature conditions of the Arctic and in the hot tropics.”

Basic kit KRUS "Sagittarius"

The horse of JSC Radioavionika is the development of modifications of the KRUS "Sagittarius" for various military specialties and combat missions. The kits are always in the unloading vest in the assembled state, and the fighter is relieved of the need to assemble the system for individual missions, as well as store the KRUS components separately.

1. Active Noise Canceling Headset Protects Soldier's Hearing From Gunshots While Amplifying Quiet Sounds

2. The operational control panel is located on the fighter’s chest in open form and gives instant access to the main functions of KRUS. The remote is built on the principle of "finger-button" and is controlled by touch. There is a walkie-talkie PTT, a “wounded” button, a subscriber switching button, a KRUS on / off button and a programmable hot key

3. Satellite navigation system

4. Primary power supply container, also known as KRUS battery. Two or more batteries can be connected to the system at the same time to extend the battery life. In the latest modifications of the complex, the container contains a built-in charger

5. The hardware container contains all of the KRUS computer hardware. As standard, it is located in the unloading vest on the left side of the fighter. The computer can operate at temperatures from -40 to +60°C, is reliably protected from water, dirt and shock

6. Cables for connecting additional devices, in particular a rangefinder and goniometer

7. The multifunctional console gives access to all KRUS functions through the context menus of the alphanumeric indicator. The buttons on the remote control are large enough to be easily pressed when wearing gloves.

8. Individual radio communication module

Ground troops modern army need in large numbers special equipment and radio-electronic equipment. In particular, artillery needs radar reconnaissance systems capable of monitoring the specified territory and monitoring the results of firing. Currently, the main domestic means of this class are complexes of the Zoo family.

Complex 1L219 "Zoo"

Development of radar artillery intelligence complex 1L219 "Zoo" began in accordance with the decree of the USSR Council of Ministers of July 5, 1981. The new radar was intended to replace existing types of equipment, primarily the 1RL239 Rys complex, which was actively used by the troops. The Strela Scientific Research Institute (Tula) was appointed the lead developer of the project, V.I. Simachev. Several other organizations were also involved in the work. For example, NPP "Istok" (Fryazino) was responsible for the development of microwave equipment, and the Tula plant "Arsenal" was supposed to build prototypes of the finished complex.

It should be noted that one resolution of the Council of Ministers required the creation of two artillery reconnaissance complexes at once. The Zoo-1 and Zoo-2 systems were supposed to have various characteristics and differ in some components. This implied the maximum possible unification of the two types of equipment.

Self-propelled radar 1L219 "Zoo-1"

The development of a new project at a certain stage encountered some difficulties, which led to a shift in the timing of the implementation of different stages. So, the draft version of the project 1L219 "Zoo" was completed in two years: it was ready in 1983. The following year, a technical version of the project was prepared. In 1986, the organizations involved in the project completed all the work on the preparation of design documentation, but the start of construction of experimental reconnaissance complexes was postponed due to changed customer requirements.

On June 19, 1986, the Council of Ministers issued a new resolution defining further development radar reconnaissance systems for artillery. The military wanted to get not only a self-propelled vehicle with a set of electronic equipment, but also a number of other means. In accordance with the new resolution, it was required to develop new complex funds, which was supposed to include the Zoo car. Due to changes in customer requirements, the project developers had to re-develop some elements of the complex. A part of the radio-electronic equipment, including the means of detecting targets, has undergone alteration.

Due to numerous improvements, the construction of the Zoo experimental machine was delayed. It was released for preliminary tests only in 1988. This stage of testing, accompanied by various improvements, continued until the spring of 1990, when several prototypes were presented for state testing. During the year, the equipment was tested in the ground forces of several military districts. During these events, all the necessary information about the operation of the complex in the conditions of combat units was collected.

During all the tests, the design characteristics of the complex were confirmed and advantages over the existing Lynx system were identified. In particular, the range has been increased by 10%, the field of view has doubled, and throughput automation - 10 times. According to the results of state tests, the 1L219 Zoopark-1 radar artillery reconnaissance complex was put into service. The corresponding command order was signed on April 18, 1992.

The reconnaissance complex "Zoo-1" was intended to monitor the indicated areas, track enemy artillery and control the results of firing their batteries. In order to ensure the possibility of combat work at the same positions with artillery, all the equipment of the complex was mounted on self-propelled chassis. The MT-LBu universal tractor was chosen as the basis for the complex. With a combat weight of the vehicle of the order of 16.1 tons, maximum speed at the level of 60-62 km / h. Management of all means of the complex is carried out by the calculation of three people.

On the roof of the base chassis, an antenna post is mounted, made in the form of a turntable with a phased antenna array installed on it. In the stowed position, the antenna is lowered to a horizontal position, and the entire post rotates along the body of the machine. The antenna array is part of a three-coordinate radar station and allows you to monitor a sector up to 60 ° wide in azimuth. The field of view in elevation is about 40°. The ability to rotate the antenna post allows you to change the observation sector without moving the entire machine.

The radar of the 1L219 complex operates in the centimeter range and is controlled by on-board digital computers of the Elektronika-81B and Saiver-2 types. All operations for tracking the specified sector, detecting targets and issuing processed information are performed automatically. The calculation of the complex has the ability to monitor the systems and, if necessary, intervene in their work. To display information about the situation at the workplaces of the commander and operator, black-and-white screens on a CRT are provided.

Scheme of the system 1L219

The main task of the reconnaissance complex 1L219 "Zoo-1" was to detect the positions of enemy missile forces and artillery, as well as to calculate the trajectories of projectiles. In addition, it was possible to control the firing of their artillery. The main method for determining coordinates and trajectories was tracking small-sized high-speed ballistic targets - projectiles. The station was supposed to automatically monitor the shells, calculate their trajectories and determine the location of guns or launchers.

The automation of the Zoo-1 complex is capable of detecting at least 10 enemy firing positions per minute. At the same time, tracking of no more than 4 targets is provided. The probability of determining the position of the gun on the first shot was determined at the level of 80%.

In the course of combat work, the complex had to determine the current parameters of a flying projectile, as well as calculate its full trajectory along a known area. After that, the automation gave out information about the place where the projectile was launched to the command post. Further, this information should have been transferred to artillery for a retaliatory strike on the enemy’s firing position in order to destroy his equipment and weapons. To determine its own position, used in determining the coordinates of targets, the system of topographic and geodetic reference 1T130M "Mayak-2" is used.

Serial production of self-propelled radar artillery reconnaissance systems 1L219 "Zoo-1" was entrusted to the company "Vector" (Yekaterinburg). Initially, it was assumed that the 1L219 complexes would be used in rocket troops and artillery at the regimental level. Each regiment and brigade had to have its own systems of this type, designed to track enemy artillery and issue coordinates for counter-battery combat.

However, the collapse Soviet Union did not allow to fully and in a short time to implement all the existing plans. The serial construction of Zoo-1 machines was carried out at a relatively slow pace, but for last years ground forces managed to get a certain amount of such equipment. All stations 1L219 are used in the control system of artillery formations and successfully solve the tasks assigned to them.

Complex 1L220 "Zoo-2"

By a decree of the Council of Ministers of July 5, 1981, it was required to develop two radar reconnaissance systems at once. The first, 1L219, was created by the Tula Research Institute "Strela" in cooperation with some other enterprises. The development of the second complex with the designation 1L220 was entrusted to NPO Iskra (Zaporozhye). The objective of the second project was to create another reconnaissance complex with an increased detection range. Otherwise, the goals and objectives of the projects were the same.

Within the framework of the Zoo-2 project, a complex of radio-electronic equipment was developed, suitable for mounting on various chassis. It was planned to offer the customer two modifications at once intelligence system mounted on different chassis. There was a project for a vehicle based on the GM-5951 tracked chassis and the KrAZ-63221 wheeled chassis. The wheel complex received its own designation 1L220U-KS. In the case of a tracked chassis, the electronic equipment was located inside a lightly armored hull, on the roof of which a rotary antenna post was installed. The wheeled vehicle project involved the use of a van body with appropriate equipment.

Complex 1L220 "Zoo-2" on a tracked chassis

According to the general architecture, the "Zaporozhye" version of the complex resembled a machine developed by Tula specialists. It was proposed to equip the 1L220 complex with a radar station with a phased antenna array mounted on a swivel base. Working in the centimeter range, the station was supposed to detect flying artillery shells.

The electronics of the Zoo-2 complex made it possible to automatically monitor the situation, search for targets and determine their trajectories, while simultaneously calculating the location of enemy guns.

After the collapse of the USSR, the enterprises involved in the Zoo program remained in different countries, which led to serious difficulties in the work. Despite all the problems, NPO Iskra continued work and completed the creation of a new artillery reconnaissance complex. Due to some problems, it was necessary to carry out additional revision of the project. The updated version of the project received the designation 1L220U.

Because of economic problems country, the need to refine the project, etc. testing of the prototype system "Zoo-2" began only in the late nineties. According to the test results, the system was adopted by the Ukrainian army in 2003. Subsequently, Ukrainian enterprises in cooperation with foreign organizations a certain amount of similar equipment was built, delivered to the armed forces.

According to reports, due to improvements in electronic equipment, it was possible to significantly improve the characteristics of the 1L220U complex in comparison with the Tula 1L219. The Ukrainian-designed machine station is capable of tracking a sector 60° wide in azimuth. The radar can detect operational-tactical missiles at ranges up to 80 km. When used by an enemy jet systems salvo fire maximum detection range, depending on the type of missiles, is 50 km. Mortar mines of caliber up to 120 mm are detected by the station at ranges up to 30 km. Declared the possibility of detecting up to 50 enemy firing positions per minute.

Complex 1L219M "Zoo-1"

In the early nineties, the Strela Research Institute began developing a modernized version of the Zoo-1 complex. The updated version of the complex received the index 1L219M. In some sources, various additional designations of this complex are found, in particular, the name "Zoo-1M" ​​sometimes appears. However, such a "name" was later assigned to another complex of the family.

Machine 1L219M "Zoo-1"

The aim of the 1L219M project was to replace obsolete equipment with new equipment with improved performance. For example, the CBVM was replaced. In the updated complex, computer equipment of the Baguette family is used to control the operation of automation. In addition, the modernization project used new system topographic and geodetic reference. To accurately determine its own coordinates, the upgraded Zoo-1 vehicle received a 1T215M topographic positioner and a GLONASS receiver.

According to the developer, in the 1L219M project, it was possible to significantly improve the characteristics of the radar station. Thus, the detection range of operational-tactical missiles was increased to 45 km. The maximum detection range of rockets has increased to 20 km. When using mortars of 81-120 mm caliber by the enemy, it is possible to determine the firing position at ranges up to 20-22 km.

The automation of the 1L219M complex is capable of processing up to 70 targets per minute. Up to 12 objects are tracked simultaneously. It takes no more than 15-20 seconds to automatically calculate the full trajectory of enemy ammunition with the determination of the launch point and the point of impact.

In addition to the radar equipment, the calculation workplaces have undergone modernization. The main innovation was the use of color monitors, which display all information about the situation in the station's sector of responsibility. All data on the found firing positions of the enemy are automatically transmitted to the command post and can then be used to deliver a retaliatory strike.

The development of the project 1L219M "Zoo-1" was completed in the mid-nineties. Shortly thereafter, testing of the prototype began. According to some sources, during the tests, numerous shortcomings were identified, primarily related to the reliability of various units. As a result, it was decided to modify the system in order to improve the characteristics that do not meet the requirements.

Machine 1L219M "Zoo-1"

Accurate information about the production and operation of the 1L219M complexes is not available. Some sources mention the construction of such equipment and even its use in some recent conflicts. However, there is no complete evidence for this. It was probably decided not to start mass production of new equipment due to the lack of serious advantages over the existing one, and also because of the difficult economic situation of the armed forces. Nevertheless, the updated version of the Zoo-1 complex was demonstrated at various exhibitions.

Complex 1L260 "Zoo-1M"

The latest complex artillery reconnaissance The Zoo family is a system with the index 1L260, created in the 2000s. After the not-too-successful project 1L219M, the Tula Research Institute "Strela" continued to work on the creation of new radar stations for the ground forces. To date, the Strela enterprise has received the status of a research and production association and has become part of the Almaz-Antey air defense concern.

Self-propelled radar 1L261 "Zoo-1M"

Complex "Zoo-1M", despite the name, is not a modernized version of existing equipment, but a completely new development. For example, the new complex incorporates several components at once, performing various functions. The main element of the complex is a self-propelled radar station 1L261 on a tracked chassis. In addition, a 1I38 maintenance vehicle and a backup power plant are involved in combat work. Auxiliary elements of the complex are mounted on automobile chassis. According to some reports, if necessary, a self-propelled radar can perform assigned tasks independently and without the help of additional elements of the complex.

Self-propelled radar 1L261 differs from its predecessors in a different layout of the main units. As before, all units of the machine are mounted on a tracked chassis, which is used as the machine GM-5955. An antenna post with lifting and rotation mechanisms is mounted on the roof of the housing. In the stowed position, the phased antenna array is placed on the middle and aft parts of the hull cover. Combat weight machines exceeds 38 tons. The operation of all systems is controlled by a calculation of three people.

During the preparation of the complex for operation, the antenna rises and can rotate around the vertical axis, changing the field of view. The design of the phased antenna array allows the calculation of the station to follow objects located in a sector with a width of 90 ° in azimuth. Exact Specifications target detection ranges have not yet been announced. According to previously published data, the 1L261 station is capable of determining the firing position enemy artillery with an error of up to 40 m. When calculating the launch point for multiple rocket launchers, the error is 55 m; ballistic missiles- 90 m.

The full composition of the complex 1L260 "Zoo-1M"

Accurate information about current state project 1L260 "Zoo-1M" ​​are missing. According to some reports, a few years ago, the Russian Ministry of Defense ordered a number of such complexes, but the details of the contract were not disclosed. In addition, in 2013 one of the stages of testing the complex could be carried out. Official information about the complex "Zoo-1M" ​​and its prospects have not yet been published.

TOPIC No. 51: “Reconnaissance and signaling means of reconnaissance. Complex intelligence management and communications ". Lesson No. 1 “Technical characteristics, device of the RSS 1 to 18 complex (Realiya), products 83 T 215 BP (KRUS).

Educational questions: 1. Appointment, composition, TTX of the complex RSS 1 to 18 (Realiya). 2. Purpose, composition, performance characteristics of the product 83 T 215 VR (KRUS).

Product 1 K 18 -1 is designed to remotely detect the movement of troops and equipment behind enemy lines and at the lines of probable contact with it and transmit information about detected objects via radio to information receiving and display devices (UPOI) in close to real time. In addition, the product can be used to protect critical facilities in the rear of our troops.

The product remains functional following conditions: temperature environment from -30 to +50 degrees Celsius; the presence of interference created by the natural background (noise mountain rivers, wind, noise of separately falling stones); when exposed to unintentional interference created by communication radio stations operating in the frequency range of the radio link of the product; after immersion of the DCS and RT in water to a depth of 1 meter; after transportation in packaged form by all modes of transport in covered vehicles; when exposed precipitation, dust and solar radiation; when used at altitudes up to 5000 meters above sea level.

Set 1 K 18 "Realiya" 1. Device for receiving and displaying information (UPOI) -1 T 813 - 1 pc. 2. Three types of reconnaissance and signaling devices (DCS): - seismo-acoustic detector-classifier 1 B 36 4 pcs. - seismic detector 1 B 37 - 18 pcs. - detector - magnetic cable counter 1 B 40 - 4 pcs. 3. Repeaters of information radio signals (RT) 1 L 59 9 pcs. 4. Control stand SK-E 38 - 1 pc. 5. Single set of spare parts and accessories - 1 set.

Features 1. Communication range: - using one repeater. . . up to 15 km; - using two repeaters. . . . up to 40 km; - without using a repeater. . . up to 1 km. 2. Operating frequency range of the product. . . . VHF 3. Number of used fixed frequencies. . . 8 4. Type of transmitted messages - digital (duration of messages - 5 s.); transmission speed - 1300 baud. 5. The number of simultaneously installed DCS, which ensures the reception of information on the UPOG. . . up to 30. 6. Memory capacity. . . . 21 messages. 7. Probability of detection and identification of an object. . 0.7 -0.8. 8. Nutrition. . . . from elements A 343 (device 1 E 38) or RC 85 (device 1 E 38 -1). 9. Working capacity. . . . from - 30 to + 50 degrees. 10. The self-destruction device (PIM) is triggered in the following cases: - when trying to transfer the device to another location; - when trying to remove the PIM from the instrument case; - when the device is tilted at an angle of 15 -20 degrees; - after 20 or 60 days of continuous operation of the devices. 11. Product weight. . . . 1200 kg.

Strengths 1. High degree object detection and recognition. 2. Ability to control large areas using repeaters. 3. High efficiency, speed of information passing. 4. Relatively high secrecy of action. 5. The possibility of interfacing with weapons. Weak sides 1. Limited number of sensors and their types. 2. A limited number of sensors delivered behind enemy lines by intelligence agencies. 3. Single use of sensors using PIM. 4. Low efficiency of precise installation of sensors using helicopters. 5. Possibility of false triggering of the sensor. 6. Absence in the system of sensors and RT capable of being delivered to the installation site by firing a shot from a howitzer gun. 7. The possibility of putting the system out of action by advanced electronic warfare in the VHF band.

UPOI is designed to receive information from the DCS and display it on a light panel. The UPOI has a sound and light signaling of the receipt of a parcel (information) from the DCS, as well as a clock to determine the time of receipt of information. The design of 1 T 813 makes it possible to operate it in a car, armored personnel carrier, helicopter both in the parking lot and in motion (flight) without connecting to an external radio station antenna.

DEVICE 1 B 36 is designed to detect, determine the type and number of moving objects, as well as to detect shell explosions (min). 9 E 144 device 1 E 38 R. 5. 1 cable K 1 A

DEVICE 1 B 37 is designed to detect moving objects, as well as to detect shell explosions (min).

DEVICE 1 B 40 is designed to detect and count the number of moving objects, as well as to detect shell explosions (min).

The repeater 1 L 59 is designed for searchless, tuningless retransmission of digital messages transmitted by the DCS (devices 1 B 36, 1 B 371, 1 B 40), in the absence of direct radio visibility between the DCS and UPOY or at a large distance from them. R 5. 2 R 5. 1

Device 1 E 38 is designed to power devices 1 B 36, 1 B 37 -1, 1 B 40, 1 T 813, 1 L 59 products 1 K 18 -1.

In 2007, a command and control and communications intelligence complex (KRUS "Sagittarius") was put into service, which is designed to solve the main set of information support tasks ( combat control, communication and information transfer, individual and group navigation, detection, measurement of coordinates and identification of targets, target designation, generation of data for the use of small arms and melee weapons). Main technical characteristics Communication range: within the subdivision up to 1500 m with a higher one up to 10 km (VHF), up to the VU 5000 km (satellite repeater) Weight of the set is 2.4 kg. Transfer rate Up to 11 Mbit/s data via intercom channel Continuous operation time 12-14 hours Coordinates determination error Not more than 20 m Used GLONAS, GPS satellite navigation systems

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