GAZ-62 - Soviet truck with wheel formula 4x4, the development of which started before the start of the Second World War. Engineers offered several options, including the bonnet and bonnet layout. General information about the GAZ-62 all-terrain vehicle The 62nd model was positioned as a high-traffic vehicle for the transport of goods and people in difficult road conditions or off-road.
Read MoreZIL-117 is a premium car produced during the Soviet era. The project was developed on the basis of the 114th model. He retained the main design direction: austere style and angular shapes. At first glance, reduced length catches the eye, giving the car more swiftness and elegance.
Read MoreSoviet 152 mm howitzer D-1 is one of the most successful artillery systems created by Soviet designers. A high-powered weapon capable of firing at the enemy’s closed positions was constructed at the end of 1942, at the height of the Battle of Stalingrad. The reason for the development of such an artillery system was the absence of a high-power howitzer capable of forming the backbone of corps artillery.
Read MoreSu-27 is a Soviet (Russian) multi-purpose fighter of the fourth generation, created in the Sukhoi Design Bureau in the 70s of the last century. The main objective of this machine - the conquest of air superiority. The prototype of the Su-27 first took to the air in 1977, and in 1984, the serial fighter jets began to enter the army.
Read MoreThe T-34-57 is an average tank fighter produced by a small party in the USSR. This tank is based on the legendary T-34. Modification 57 is known for taking part in the battle for Moscow (September 30, 1941 - April 20, 1942). The history of the appearance of the T-34-57 The production of this model began in 1941, after the need to improve the combat capabilities of the KV-1 and T-34.
Read MoreThe development of the submarine fleet in the USSR after the end of the Second World War moved in two directions. The beginning of the nuclear era gave impetus to the development of a whole class of new warships - submarines with a nuclear power plant. New submarines received qualitatively new tactical and technical characteristics, which immediately significantly increased the combat capabilities of the fleets.
Read MoreAn-74 is a light multi-purpose aircraft, which is a civilian modification of the An-72, a military transport aircraft. The An-74 aircraft designed by Antonov ASTC, it can be used in various climatic zones, operating in a wide range of temperatures (from +45 to -60 ° С). Initially, the An-74 was created to engage in areas of the Far North.
Read MoreMilitary KamAZ-53501 has a wheel formula of 6x6 and is part of the Mustang family used by the Russian army. The truck has a high cross, it is able to operate in extreme temperature conditions. In the army, the machine performs universal tasks. Application KamAZ-53501 is used to install auxiliary equipment, the truck transports military cargo and tows artillery pieces.
Read MoreBA 6 - the Soviet armored vehicle of the middle class, which had three axles (6x4) and the chassis of the GAZ-AAA truck. The technique was used by various units of the Red Army in the late 30s - early 40s of the last century. After the start of serial production, exports were carried out to other countries General information about the BA-6 The sixth model was a continuation of the third.
Read MoreThe USSR can be safely called the country that had the greatest influence on the emergence and development of this class of armored vehicles, like infantry fighting vehicles. It was in the USSR that the BMP-1 was created - the first car of this type. In 1990, the general public was presented with a new machine, the BMP-3, in the development of which a number of very interesting design solutions were used.
Read MoreGAZ-3106 is an off-road vehicle of the Gorky Automobile Plant, the development of which stopped at the prototype stage. The company’s management planned to release the 3106 as a continuation of the failed project 2308. They planned to set the retail price at the level of the Patriot UAZ. History of the project The family has a rich history.
Read MoreIn Russia, work continues on the creation of a new heavy military transport aircraft, which should replace the proven, but rather outdated, Il-76, An-22 and An-124 Ruslan. The project received the code name PAK TA, which stands for "Advanced Aviation Complex of Transport Aviation."
Read MoreSoviet 152-mm gun 2A36 "Hyacinth" is a towed artillery system of high power on a wheel course. The gun was created to effectively combat large targets and objects over long distances, to destroy and suppress the centers of resistance, firing points, military equipment and stockpiles in places of concentration.
Read MoreAs part of any fleet that is concerned about the protection of its near sea frontiers, there should always be patrol boats. Ships of this class are the smallest ships, but on their shoulders lies perhaps the largest list of tasks and functions. Patrol boats in the modern Russian navy are hard-working ships that carry heavy military service day and night and perform a huge amount of other work.
Read MoreIL-112 is a light Russian transport aircraft, which is currently at the design stage. The development is conducted by the aviation complex named after S. Ilyushin. History of development Already by the end of the 1980s, the Soviet Army needed a new, more reliable and powerful transport aircraft for the transport of goods, as well as personnel of subunits.
Read MoreBoeing 727 is a narrow-body passenger liner, developed by the same company in 1963. Overview of the layout of the best seats in the cabin Passenger capacity of the aircraft Boeing 727 ranges from 131 to 189 people (depending on which version of the layout of the cabin and the model of the aircraft). The most common is the two-class layout of the cabin, and, therefore, it will be considered in more detail.
Read MoreAn-8 is the first specialized domestic gas turbine military transport aircraft, which carries 11 tons of payload and is intended for transportation as well as parachute landing of equipment and troops. An-8 has good take-off and landing characteristics, as well as high maneuverability on unpaved airfields.
Read MoreSoviet reconnaissance aircraft R-5 is one of the most common modifications of this machine, designed by Soviet designers under the guidance of N.N. Polikarpov in the late 20s of XX century. The prototype of the aircraft was developed as a multi-purpose machine capable of performing a wide range of tasks depending on the tactical task.
Read MoreMi-35 is a modernized version of the Mi-24 helicopter. This attack helicopter is produced both for the needs of the Russian Ministry of Defense and for export. The main tasks assigned to this combat vehicle are: the destruction of enemy armored vehicles; fire support of ground and amphibious units; evacuation of the wounded and sick; transportation of goods in the cabin and with the help of external suspension.
Read MoreThere are enough tragic and heroic pages in the history of the Russian fleet, the brightest of them are connected with the Russian-Japanese war of 1905. The heroic defense of Port Arthur, the death of Admiral Makarov, the Tsushima defeat. Today in Russia, probably, there is not a single person who has not heard about the suicidal feat of the cruiser Varyag, which has taken an unequal battle, about the death of a proud ship that fought to the last and did not wish to surrender to the enemy.
Read MoreThe second half of the last century was a real high point for helicopters. Especially actively used these machines for military purposes. For the first time, helicopters were massively used during the Korean War and showed their highest efficiency. At first they were used for reconnaissance, adjusting artillery fire, transporting the wounded. Read More
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