The Ministry of Defense participates in the creation of the newest self-propelled de-commissioning device for mine clearance - UR15 Meteor. Such military equipment will be effective in preventing explosions. During the demining process, the installation produced loud sounds, for which she received the nickname “Snake Gorynych”.
The previous model was used in Syria to smoke the terrorists within the city. The upgraded version will be equipped with a modern control system: it will get some features of robotic technology and reliable protection. Meteor will be able to independently overcome water obstacles.
Experts believe that the decision to upgrade this technology was made after it was used during military operations in Syria.
Technology benefits
The Izvestia publication reports that at the moment there are 2 concepts for the modernization of the mine-clearing plant. The base for it, perhaps, will be the BMP-3, tanks T-72, T-90 and Armata. An important feature will be high protection from a variety of means of destruction.
In the upper part of the tower will be installed, equipped with two launch guides missiles. "Meteor" will be able to pass minefields, making special moves. To recharge will take no more than half an hour.
In the production of an upgraded version, only the platform will be changed, since the throwing system itself does not require any improvements. It is even possible to develop a completely new platform created from armored elements. Also a big advantage will be complete autonomy.
"Snake Gorynych" is a development of Russian production, no country is armed with similar devices. For example, a similar American vehicle is transported on huge trailers for tracked vehicles. The reliability of foreign weapons also lags far behind the characteristics of Russian manufacturers.
To date, the military structures of the Russian Federation have a self-propelled de-installation for demining the UR-77 "Meteorit", which has been produced since the 70s.
