09.03.2020

The many-sided "Boomerang": how a new combat vehicle became a platform for a family of vehicles of the Ground Forces. BTR "Boomerang" - one of the best vehicles in its class Tactical and technical characteristics

The new generation K-16 armored personnel carrier based on the Boomerang wheeled platform has begun preliminary tests. This was announced by the General Director of LLC "Military Industrial Company" (VPK) Alexander Krasovitsky.

CEO The military-industrial complex noted that the new generation armored personnel carrier based on the Boomerang unified wheeled armored platform is radically different from the current vehicles of this type - BTR-82A and BTR-90. Their only similar feature is the 8×8 wheel arrangement.

“Everything else is fundamentally different - the layout with a front-mounted power plant, a troop compartment in the stern and landing aft, modular armor, high level mine and ballistic protection, digital board, situational awareness system, onboard information and control system and much more. I will say this: no one has ever done this in our country before us, ”said Krasovitsky.

The machine has an unconventional layout for domestic armored personnel carriers with the location of the power unit in front. The entire aft part of the vehicle is reserved for the landing, there is a ramp for convenient landing / dismounting of the landing under the protection of the vehicle’s armor, including on the move.

A remote-controlled uninhabited combat module with a 30-mm 2A42 automatic cannon, a PKTM machine gun and four Kornet ATGMs is offered as a standard weapon, although it is possible to install other modules and even a manned fighting compartment- in particular, the BO "Berezhok", developed for the BMP-2. All jobs (commander, weapons operator and driver) are automated. To ensure a circular view, there is a video surveillance system of several video cameras and a thermal imager.

Much attention is paid to the security of the machine. In addition to passive armor protection (armor and ceramic panels) with the ability to vary the level of protection depending on the task being solved by installing overhead armor panels, the vehicle is equipped with an automatic system for setting curtains with laser radiation detectors, an electromagnetic protection system (to distort the magnetic field of the vehicle), it is also possible to install a complex active protection(KAZ).

A distinctive feature of the Boomerang is its unusually high profile compared to Soviet-designed machines. The reason for this is related to the fulfillment of requirements for mine protection, which were not previously imposed on vehicles. The bottom is raised above the ground, has a trough-shaped form, honeycomb absorbers of explosion energy are installed, special chairs for the crew and troops are installed.

First time car general public showed at the rehearsal of the Victory Parade in 2015. Deliveries to the troops are expected by 2019.

On the Boomerang platform, it is planned to create a family of vehicles: the K-16 armored personnel carrier, the K-17 infantry fighting vehicle, an armored recovery vehicle (BREM), a wheeled tank (wheeled analogue of the SAO 2S25 "Octopus").

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security
The high level of security of combat vehicles, made on the basis of the medium wheeled armored platform "Boomerang", is provided by a whole range of protection equipment. These include means of reducing visibility, passive armor protection, as well as active protection and jamming systems. To reduce the visibility of the BMP K-17 and BTR K-16, special materials and paint are applied to their hulls and combat modules. This reduces the likelihood of detecting vehicles both in the optical range and when used by the enemy. radar facilities detection. It is likely that armored personnel carriers and infantry fighting vehicles can be equipped with the “Cape” visibility reduction kit, which makes it difficult or even impossible for the enemy to use various anti-tank systems or means precision weapons. Required level ballistic protection of the machine is provided with an all-welded body made of armored steel. Depending on the combat missions that the infantry fighting vehicles or armored personnel carriers will have to solve, the vehicle is equipped with additional protection modules. The upper frontal armor part has high angle slope and reinforced with a wave-reflecting shield. The lower frontal armored detail is reinforced with an additional armor plate, which forms a spaced armor of the frontal armored plate.

A distinctive feature of the K-17 BMP and the K-16 BTR is the unusually high hull profile compared to Soviet-designed vehicles of this class. The reason for the increase in the dimensions of new samples (primarily in height) is associated with the fulfillment of the requirements for mine protection. To ensure high anti-mine resistance and safety of crew members and troops during explosions on mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs), the bottom of the vehicle must, if possible, be raised above the ground higher. In addition, so-called anti-mine "sandwiches" - multilayer fillers - can be used in the design of the bottom of the hull. The increase in the height of the vehicle hull is also caused by the installation of special anti-mine seats that require a height margin of at least 200 mm to the roof of the hull from the head of a crew member or paratrooper sitting in the chair and fixed with seat belts. Otherwise, no anti-traumatic chairs will help to stay alive during an explosion. a very powerful charge under the wheel or bottom of the car.

Like most modern models of armored weapons and equipment, the K-17 BMP has an optoelectronic suppression complex (KOEP), including multispectral sensors of optoelectronic radiation, a control and switching unit, as well as launchers for firing ammunition, setting aerosol curtains, KOEP automatically shoots aerosol grenades in the direction of the detected radiation, which form a cloud of smoke with metal particles in a fraction of a second. Such a curtain hides the combat vehicle not only in the visible optical spectrum of observation, but also in the spectra of thermal imaging and radar detection and guidance devices, and does not allow the enemy to attack the BMP,

On combat vehicles made on the basis of the medium wheeled armored platform "Boomerang", it is planned to install a system for blocking or premature detonation of mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) with electromagnetic fuses.
The K-17 infantry fighting vehicle is equipped with the Afghanit active protection complex (KAZ), which is capable of automatically detecting incoming rocket-propelled anti-tank grenades and guided missiles and destroying them with specially fired ammunition at a distance of 200 to 4 m from the vehicle. According to reports in the open press, KAZ "Afganit" can intercept any attacking ammunition - not only ATGMs and RPG rocket-propelled grenades, but also artillery armor-piercing sub-caliber shells, as well as aircraft missiles. Launchers complex are mounted along the perimeter of the lower part combat module. There is no Afghanit on the K-16 armored personnel carrier

Mobility
High mobility of armored vehicles based on the medium wheeled armored platform "Boomerang" is provided by new powerful and economical power plant with automatic transmission gears, original transmission, independent torsion wheel suspension, modern design of mechanically driven water jets, as well as an onboard information and control system (CICS). The power plant of the Boomerang platform is a monoblock, which includes a power unit with attachments and an automatic transmission, cooling and preheating systems.

The platform uses a new generation turbodiesel YaMZ-780 - multi-fuel, liquid-cooled, 12-cylinder V-shaped turbocharged. It develops 750 hp. and provides a combat vehicle (depending on its type and purpose) with a specific power of 30 hp / t or more. In combination with an automatic transmission with automatic or manual gear shifting (six forward and one reverse), a modern on-board kinematic transmission scheme and a perfect undercarriage this allows the machine to develop top speed on the highway at least 100 km / h and on rough terrain - up to 50 km / h. The combined method of turning (due to turning the steered pairs of wheels and changing the speed of rotation of the wheels on opposite sides) provides the Boomerang with a turn with a radius 2 times smaller than on the Western European Boxer, Patria and VBCI.

As already noted, the design of the chassis provides for the possibility of installing (without modifications to body parts) both a traditional torsion bar suspension and an adjustable hydropneumatic suspension. Fire-resistant wheels with a radial tire with RunFlat inserts are used, providing the necessary characteristics of stability, handling, load capacity and mobility in case of tire damage. Vehicles based on the Boomerang wheeled armored platform are equipped with an auxiliary power unit with an additional power supply unit with a capacity of 10 kW. This allows the use of all on-board systems and the weapon system in defense or when parked in place without increased fuel consumption. Overcoming water obstacles by swimming is ensured by a sealed displacement hull and the presence of two mechanically driven water jets, installed one on each side in the stern. The maximum speed afloat is up to 10 km/h.

Team manageability
The high rates of this combat properties combat vehicles based on the medium wheeled armored platform "Boomerang" achieved through the use in their design modern technologies, using the CICS. all-round video surveillance systems, the availability of modern digital means of communication with the possibility of exchanging information in the data transfer mode. The CICS, built on a block-modular principle, allows you to turn a unified platform into a universal base machine that provides connection and control various systems(weapon complexes, control complexes, technological equipment, etc.) ensuring control and interaction between them with minimization of incompetent interference
the so-called "human factor". In addition, the CICS, if necessary, plays the role of a "black box", which allows for a current analysis of the actions of the crew and the functioning of the vehicle.

The software and hardware complex makes it possible to integrate the "Boomerang" into a single automated control system TK and ensures operation in a single information space combat control, allows you to receive and transmit the necessary service information about the position and status of your own and interacting fire weapons, combat vehicles and units, as well as the position of the enemy and his fire weapons with subordinate, interacting units, higher command bodies, with real-time reconnaissance means ( including information accumulated by the CICS of the vehicle about the remaining ammunition load, fuel supply, condition and technical malfunctions of systems, etc.). The control of the vehicle as a whole (weapon, unit, landing, special systems, with the exception of driving and mobility systems) is carried out from the universal automated workplaces of the vehicle commander and unit commander. Their monitors can display all necessary information in the shortest time. The vehicles are equipped with the GLONASS satellite topographic location system.

Saturation with automated means of communication and control eliminates the need for the creation and production of specialized command vehicles for commanders of battalions, regiments, and brigades. Currently, combat vehicles on the average unified wheeled armored platform "Boomerang" are undergoing preliminary tests. According to experts, their serial production and entry into the troops can be expected in two years.

Performance characteristics of BMP K-17 and BTR K-16 based on the Boomerang platform (BMP K-17 / BTR K-16)
Combat weight, t 25/22
Crew + landing, pers. 3+8
Overall dimensions, mm:
- body length 8450
- body width 3000
- on the roof of the hull 2250
- at the top of the combat module 3500 / 3450
Clearance, mm 450
Used combat module "Boomerang-BM" / no index
Primary weapon 30 mm AP 2D42 / 12.7 mm machine gun 6P49 "KORD"
Range of aimed fire, km:
- in the afternoon until 4 / until 2
- at night up to 3.5 / up to 1.5
Secondary weapon coaxial 7.62 mm PKTM / no
Guided weapons complex:
- brand "Cornet-D" / no
- the number of ATGMs on launchers, pcs 4
- maximum firing range, km 10
Type and brand of YaMZ-780 turbodiesel engine
Developed power, h.p. 750
Suspension type independent torsion bar (or GPM with variable ground clearance)
Maximum speed, km/h:
- on Highway 100
- afloat 10

This car is difficult to rank in any one class. The unified platform "Boomerang" allows you to create on its basis an armored personnel carrier, a wheeled infantry fighting vehicle, a combat vehicle with heavy weapons. Until recently, there was little information about this technique: even at the show during the Army-2017 International Military-Technical Forum, the Boomerang was exhibited in a fenced area, without the possibility of access to the general public. For the Military Acceptance program, which goes to TV channel "Zvezda", as always, made an exception. In the next issue of the program, its permanent author and presenter Alexei Yegorov will not only show the car in all its details, but also test it in the most difficult road conditions, test it in an environment close to combat. All systems will be subjected to journalistic "testing": from the undercarriage to the fire controls. According to the principle of modularity Two machines created on the basis of the Boomerang have already received their code. K-16 is an armored personnel carrier, K-17 is an infantry fighting vehicle. General Director of LLC "Military Industrial Company" (this structure develops, mass-produces and modernizes the fleet of wheeled armored vehicles for ground forces) Alexander Krasovitsky among the main differences between the machines calls the equipment of the combat module. The Boomerang in the BMP variant is armed with an anti-tank system with guided missiles, a 30-mm 2A42 cannon, and a 7.62-mm machine gun. The armored personnel carrier has a slightly more modest set of weapons, but both vehicles are equally well protected from the enemy’s means of attack: the system is designed in such a way that it scans threats, offering retaliatory measures. Alexander Krasovitsky emphasizes that even electronic jamming equipment is included in the protection scheme. By the way, the same system will make it possible to neutralize the threat of mine explosions. Boomerang's security in terms of armor equipment has also been significantly increased. The armor here is spaced, that is, it allows you to change the levels of protection depending on the conditions for completing the task. Sheets - removable, they can be changed according to the situation. Moreover, modern technologies are used in the protection device, for example, not only the usual steel, but also lighter aluminum alloys and ceramics. As the developers from VPK LLC say, such a “pie” will withstand even a projectile hit artillery piece, and this distinguishes the new vehicle from armored personnel carriers and infantry fighting vehicles of previous generations, which protected only from large-caliber bullets and shrapnel.
Reliable protection "Boomerang" provides eight paratroopers and three crew members. Such is the numerical composition of the transported group. Inside, the vehicle is divided into compartments: one contains the driver, the other is intended for the commander and gunner-operator of onboard weapons, another one houses the landing force. Interestingly, from any internal “room” you can easily get into all the others: according to Alexander Krasovitsky, the space of the vehicle, made according to the principle of modularity, allows you to place in it people, weapons, and items of equipment and equipment for military personnel. Tests for real cars The closed training ground of the 3rd Central Research Institute of the Russian Ministry of Defense is the place where all new vehicles that are planned to be put into service in the Russian Armed Forces are tested. Frankly, the capabilities of the new unified wheeled platform were pleasantly surprised here. Including, and in terms of its driving performance. "Boomerang" speeds up to 100 kilometers per hour on the highway and up to 50 - on a dirt road. Recall: the BTR-82 is capable, at best, of speed indicators of 80 and 40 km / h, respectively. In general, rough terrain is not a problem for this 8-wheeler. As well as the defeat of the wheelbase by bullets and shrapnel. The fact is that the wheels of this armored personnel carrier are equipped special inserts, which allow the car to move on flat tires for some more time.
Interestingly, during the tests, the Boomerang showed speed indicators much higher than the declared characteristics: 105 km / h on an asphalt road and 92 on a dirt road. Such a speed for a multi-ton machine (and the weight of the platform exceeds 30 tons) is more than impressive. Off-road conditions, of course, reduce the speed, but the Boomerang suspension confidently “swallows” all the bumps, makes the ride soft and smooth. The equipment also calmly works out slopes up to 35 degrees, and climbs them both forward and backward. In addition, during tests, the vehicle overcame a wall up to 80 cm high: for heavy wheeled vehicles, this is a kind of record, because usually an armored personnel carrier is able to overcome vertical obstacles no higher than half a meter high. "Minibus" for landing We figured out the ride quality. And what about the amenities for the crew, which, as already mentioned, is located inside the car in compartments? Mikhail Galochkin, head of the testing laboratory for wheeled vehicles of the Research Testing Institute of Armored Vehicles of the Russian Ministry of Defense, notes that when developing the troop compartment, the requirements for the presence of anti-mine seats were taken into account, which should ensure the survival of personnel in a mine explosion. Such a chair is attached not to the floor, but to the side wall, moreover, a separate mount is provided for the legs. In the event of an explosion, the impact force from below does not apply to a person and saves him from serious injuries, up to a fracture of the spine. Comfortable stay inside the car is also facilitated by the presence of head restraints with a variable angle of inclination in the seats. It is believed that a soldier, when making a many-kilometer march on military equipment, should not experience difficulties, and, having left the compartment, should not suffer from stiff joints. By the way, leaving the car, as well as landing in it, can be performed on the go. According to Mikhail Galochkin, the location of the ramp, which goes down, becomes a kind of step, contributes to the convenience of boarding and disembarking. It is important that people of even an impressive configuration (and "Military Acceptance" conducted such an experiment) can easily enter both the landing bay and the driver's hatch. Everything is well thought out.
It is worth noting that the "Boomerang" provides a place for placing equipment. The total weight of the additional "luggage" that the car can take exceeds 700 kg. The presence of a fire-fighting system also contributes to the safe stay of personnel. In the event of a fire, the troop compartment is filled with foam from cylinders installed inside the hull. Safety Distance The combat module of the platform can be controlled by the gunner-operator and the commander of the vehicle. Computer-controlled electric motors are responsible for the movement of the module, while due to robotization it is possible to track the target and independently conduct shelling after target designation. Information from the sight is displayed on the monitor installed in the commander's compartment, and all diagnostic parameters of the vehicle are checked. troops - "Kurganets", "Coalition" and, of course, on the "Armata". According to the developers, during the implementation of these projects, the unification of technologies has been achieved, which can be applied in all directions.
Interestingly, the Boomerang combat module can also be controlled remotely - using a remote control. The parameters of such robotization are fully consistent with the current global trend. Mobility, speed, security, firepower, ergonomics, command control - in all these indicators, the Boomerang platform demonstrates its obvious superiority over the equipment of the previous generation, which means that it is able to significantly enhance the combat capabilities of the Russian Ground Forces in the future. See the program "Military acceptance"

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security
The high level of security of combat vehicles, made on the basis of the medium wheeled armored platform "Boomerang", is provided by a whole range of protection equipment. These include means of reducing visibility, passive armor protection, as well as active protection and jamming systems. To reduce the visibility of the BMP K-17 and BTR K-16, special materials and paint are applied to their hulls and combat modules. This reduces the likelihood of detecting vehicles both in the optical range and when the enemy uses radar detection tools. It is likely that armored personnel carriers and infantry fighting vehicles can be equipped with the “Cape” visibility reduction kit, which makes it difficult or even impossible for the enemy to use various anti-tank systems or precision weapons. The required level of ballistic protection of the machine is provided by an all-welded body made of armored steel. Depending on the combat missions that the infantry fighting vehicles or armored personnel carriers will have to solve, the vehicle is equipped with additional protection modules. The upper frontal armor part has a large angle of inclination and is reinforced with a wave-reflecting shield. The lower frontal armored detail is reinforced with an additional armor plate, which forms a spaced armor of the frontal armored plate.

On combat vehicles made on the basis of the medium wheeled armored platform "Boomerang", it is planned to install a system for blocking or premature detonation of mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) with electromagnetic fuses.
The K-17 infantry fighting vehicle is equipped with the Afghanit active protection complex (KAZ), which is capable of automatically detecting incoming rocket-propelled anti-tank grenades and guided missiles and destroying them with specially fired ammunition at a distance of 200 to 4 m from the vehicle. According to reports in the open press, KAZ "Afganit" can intercept any attacking ammunition - not only ATGMs and RPG rocket-propelled grenades, but also artillery armor-piercing sub-caliber shells, as well as aircraft missiles. The launchers of the complex are mounted around the perimeter of the lower part of the combat module. There is no Afghanit on the K-16 armored personnel carrier

Mobility
High mobility of armored vehicles based on the medium wheeled armored platform "Boomerang" is provided by a new powerful and economical power plant with an automatic transmission, an original transmission, an independent torsion bar suspension of the wheels, a modern design of mechanically driven water jets, as well as an on-board information and control system ( BIUS). The power plant of the Boomerang platform is a monoblock, which includes a power unit with attachments and an automatic transmission, cooling and preheating systems.

The platform uses a new generation turbodiesel YaMZ-780 - multi-fuel, liquid-cooled, 12-cylinder V-shaped turbocharged. It develops 750 hp. and provides a combat vehicle (depending on its type and purpose) with a specific power of 30 hp / t or more. In combination with an automatic transmission with automatic or manual gear shifting (six forward and one reverse), a modern on-board kinematic transmission scheme and a perfect running gear, this allows the car to reach a maximum speed of at least 100 km / h on the highway and up to 50 km / h on rough terrain. km/h The combined method of turning (due to turning the steered pairs of wheels and changing the speed of rotation of the wheels on opposite sides) provides the Boomerang with a turn with a radius 2 times smaller than on the Western European Boxer, Patria and VBCI.

Team manageability
The high performance of this combat property of combat vehicles based on the medium wheeled armored platform "Boomerang" was achieved due to the use of modern technologies in their design, the use of CICS. all-round video surveillance systems, the availability of modern digital means of communication with the possibility of exchanging information in the data transfer mode. The CICS, built on a block-modular principle, allows you to turn a unified platform into a universal base machine that provides connection and control of various systems (weapon systems, control systems, technological equipment, etc.) with control and interaction between them with minimization of incompetent interference
the so-called "human factor". In addition, the CICS, if necessary, plays the role of a "black box", which allows for a current analysis of the actions of the crew and the functioning of the vehicle.

The software and hardware complex makes it possible to integrate the Boomerang into a single ACS TZ and ensures operation in a single information space for combat control, allows you to receive and transmit the necessary service information about the position and status of your own and interacting fire weapons, combat vehicles and units, as well as the position the enemy and his firepower with subordinate, interacting subunits, higher command and control bodies, with real-time reconnaissance equipment (including information accumulated by the vehicle's CICS about the remaining ammunition load, fuel supply, state and technical malfunctions of systems, etc.). The control of the vehicle as a whole (weapon, unit, landing, special systems, with the exception of driving and mobility systems) is carried out from the universal automated workplaces of the vehicle commander and unit commander. All the necessary information can be displayed on their monitors in the shortest possible time. The vehicles are equipped with the GLONASS satellite topographic location system.

To the parade in honor of the 70th anniversary great victory new models of Russian military equipment are being prepared, which are planned to be put into service in the very near future. Among them is the Boomerang armored personnel carrier. Photos of this armored personnel carrier, created to replace the BTR-82, are rarely published so far. Even now, vehicles are covered with tarpaulins to keep the main weapons and surveillance systems out of the reach of overly inquisitive eyes. But some information is still leaking to the press, and it should be assumed that this is happening quite sanctioned. It can be used to judge the degree of innovation of the main technical solutions used in the design of the Boomerang armored personnel carrier, which has the official designation VPK-7829.

Armored personnel carriers as a type of equipment

The armored personnel carriers and infantry fighting vehicles are vehicles designed to perform a dual task: they must deliver infantry units to the battlefield and provide them with fire support. In some cases, they are used to cover the advancing soldiers with corps, but this is only possible when the defending forces do not have at their disposal powerful means of combating armored vehicles. Otherwise, vehicles with relatively light protection (as a rule, anti-bullet and anti-fragmentation) are doomed to an early defeat by shells, ATGMs or hand grenade launchers.

The armored personnel carriers developed in the USSR and other countries have another drawback: they are very vulnerable to minefields. Machines have traditionally sought to facilitate, providing them with maximum speed and firepower, as well as air mobility, and therefore the bottom has poor protection. When a landmine or anti-tank mine explodes at the time of the collision, there is a serious risk of death of the crew and all other military personnel inside the hull from compression. It is for this reason that during the armed conflicts of recent decades (including Afghan war) soldiers, as a rule, on the march preferred to be on armor, quite reasonably fearing enemy bullets less than insidious mines set on the road.

Designing a new Russian armored personnel carrier"Boomerang", the designers of the "Military Industrial Company" tried to level the circumstances that prevent the successful implementation of the main functions of this type of weapon, and expand its capabilities.

Radical technical and ideological changes

Traditionally, Russian designers of military equipment rely on the experience gained in Soviet years. However, this time the familiar system was rejected from the outset. In the 90s, work was underway to create a new armored personnel carrier "Rostok" (BTR-90), which was a deep modernization of the BTR-82, but the leadership of the Ministry of Defense was not impressed with the results. The project was called "Gilza". The engine was supposed to be placed in the middle of the car, the interior space remained cramped, and the modification potential of the sample was extremely limited. Work on the BTR-90 was stopped, but some successful solutions were decided to be transferred to the new Boomerang project. The armored personnel carrier, however, had to be practically created anew, having completely revised the entire ideology and architecture of the combat vehicle.

What is known about the "Boomerang"

In addition to the published images, the weight of the equipped vehicle is reliably known - it is 20 tons, but it is assumed that in certain modifications it can reach 25. The engine layout is rational: it occupies the front and partially the middle length of the armored hull, protecting the crew and infantrymen. The internal volume of the troop compartment is increased compared to the BTR-82 and other Soviet-designed motorized infantry vehicles. This is due to the fact that in modern conditions military personnel have more voluminous equipment, including bulletproof vests. Soldiers can leave a roomy car much faster than a cramped one, thus increasing the size is not only a matter of comfort, but also of safety. And she got a lot of attention.

Personnel protection

The not very rich information provided to public media channels contains information that the degree of protection of personnel in the armored hull from damaging factors applied likely adversary at the present stage, is unprecedented. This is facilitated by several revolutionary technical solutions, including the layout scheme, the use of layered armor protection and special measures that protect against the effects of the impact of the blast wave from below. Even the seats are not mounted on the floor - they are suspended from the top plate and with a strong push will help mitigate the shaking. It is also important that the crew, like the landing force, if necessary, leaves the car through the rear hatches-doors, avoiding sectors of fire. The design of the BTR "Boomerang" also provides for various types of active protection.

tank armor

IN modern combat the enemy can use any, including the most powerful anti-tank systems. HEAT shells and rocket-propelled grenades burn through the thickest armor, their device is designed to destroy all existing types of equipment. It is simply impossible today to fully guarantee impenetrability, but the complication of this task means an increase in the likelihood of success. The Boomerang armored personnel carrier VPK-7829 is equipped with special armor, which infantry vehicles have never been protected before. The ceramic layer, integrated into a special panel, is able to contain the cumulative jet and prevent it from penetrating inside the case. This type of armor is usually intended for tanks, but modern requirements have prompted military-industrial complex engineers to apply it to the transporter.

Power plant and running gear

Details are unknown, as well as the power of the diesel engine that the Boomerang armored personnel carrier is equipped with. Specifications were not disclosed, but it is obvious that they significantly exceed the performance of earlier vehicles (BTR-80, BTR-82, and even more so BTR-70), from which we can conclude that the power unit simply cannot be weaker than 600 horsepower . The dimensions have been increased compared to previous models, the protection has been strengthened, therefore, corresponding power is required to ensure speed and maneuverability. Another circumstance - the displacement of the diesel engine from the central axis and the presence of the driver's passage to the reserve hatch - indicates that the transmission of forces to the wheels is unusual. Most likely, each roller has its own electric drive, and the front-mounted engine serves to power the generator shaft. This version is also supported by the grace with which water cannons are attached to the armored hull.

Platform versatility

From the very beginning (development began presumably in 2010), the new Boomerang armored personnel carrier of Russia was created not just as a means of delivering infantry and its fire support. It should become the basis (platform) on which the technical possibility of producing machines for various purposes is provided, and, if necessary, also have the potential for rapid conversion by changing modules. On the basis of the chassis, it is planned to produce anti-tank mobile systems, evacuators of the wounded, front-line reconnaissance, air defense and electronic warfare. Therefore, the images of the secret car that have become the property of the media are different. The new Russian armored personnel carrier "Boomerang", the photo of which sometimes shows the absence of a tower or the presence of some devices of unknown purpose, can have a wide variety of equipment.

Weapon

This infantry vehicle is heavily armed. The first thing that any military observer usually pays attention to, out of old habit, is a turret gun. In the standard version, announced in the press, it is rapid-fire (2A42), has a caliber of 30 mm and is controlled remotely. However, there is information that there are prototypes of the Boomerang armored personnel carrier with a 57-mm automatic cannon. The robotic combat module, isolated from the crew, also includes a 7.62-caliber PKTM machine gun and two Kornet launchers capable of hitting targets at a distance of up to 10 km. Armaments are controlled by an automated control system that searches for targets (including camouflaged ones) in automatic mode in any weather and lighting conditions.

There is also a variant in which the rapid-fire artillery gun is replaced by a 12.7 mm machine gun, which also has computerized control.

KAZ

There is no official confirmation of this information yet, but experts believe that the Boomerang armored personnel carrier may well have an active protection complex as part of its equipment. This system protects a combat unit within a hemisphere of a certain radius from almost all means of destruction, such as ATGMs, NURs, and even anti-tank shells. If mass-produced copies are really equipped with KAZs, then the new armored personnel carrier will become the world's most protected means of transport and fire support for infantry. Together with other electronic devices that the Boomerang is saturated with, the active protection complex is included in the integrated control system for all functions of the combat vehicle - from controlling the operation of electric motors to ultra-precise notification and navigation. Thermal imaging equipment is used for observation at night. The commander can always judge the serviceability of units and assemblies or the degree of their damage thanks to a convenient indication.

Floating APC

The presence of two symmetrically located water cannons in the aft part of the machine indicates the ability of the machine to overcome water obstacles. This quality is very important in the context of local tactical operations, during which the establishment of crossings is difficult or can unmask the direction of the main attack, and the capture of bridges is not always justified. The "navigable" qualities can be very useful in sea or river landings, especially if the landing craft cannot come close to the shore. It is not known for certain what speed water cannons impart to the Boomerang armored personnel carrier, representatives of the design bureau are limited to the definition of “not bad”.

Project prospects

It will take quite a bit of time, and today's unique car will become quite ordinary and familiar in military units, displacing the BTR-80, the production of which, quite possibly, will be continued for export deliveries, not every country can afford to purchase modern expensive high-tech equipment.

The launch in a large series is planned for 2017. It will begin after comprehensive checks and full-scale tests in the troops, confirming the combat readiness and high efficiency of the new model. "Boomerangs" will become the technical basis of the motorized infantry units of the Russian Army.

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