I think this is a JSII. It is the first Russian tank to enter Berlin. The monument was in Tiergarten Park. It was destroyed not long after this photo was made in 1945. That is Daddy sitting on the monument.
Posted on 05/07/2015 3:36:40 PM PDT by robowombat
The new family of vehicles consists of the Armata, a new tracked platform that will replace existing platforms that have been used in the T72 and T90 tanks since the mid-70s. The platform provides a common chassis for some 13 different combat vehicles weighing below 50 tons.
The T-14 main battle tank is armed with a new model of the 125mm cannon, comprising a larger auto-loader packing 32 rounds. The weapon system is mounted on an unmanned turret with the two crew members seated in a protected cell in the hull. (Subscribers can click to enlarge) Photo: Vitaly Kuzmin
The T-14 main battle tank is armed with a new model of the 125mm cannon, comprising a larger auto-loader packing 32 rounds. The weapon system is mounted on an unmanned turret with the three crew members seated in a protected cell in the hull. (Subscribers can click to enlarge) Photo: Vitaly Kuzmin
The Russian Ministry of defense is lifting the veil on a new family of combat vehicles that has been under development in the past years. The new family scheduled to enter service with the Russian ground forces in the next years will be unveiled in public for the first time May 9th, 2015 on the traditional ‘Victory Day Parade’, marking the 70th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany.The new family of vehicles consists of the Armata, a new tracked platform that will replace existing platforms that have been used in the T72 and T90 tanks since the mid-70s. The platform provides a common chassis for some 13 different combat vehicles weighing below 50 tons.
These include the new T-14 main battle tank that weighs 48 tons and T-15 infantry carrier; a new variant of the tank support vehicle (Terminator), an armored recovery vehicle (ARV), MT-A bridgelayer, Combat Engineering Vehicle (CEV), BMO-2 support vehicle carrying multiple launchers of thermobaric rockets, and USM-1 minelayer. Another variant that could be added in the future is a self propelled artillery system (SPG). However, the new Coalitziya SM SPG displayed on the May 9 parade is still based on the T-90 chassis.
An inspection of the T-14 tanks rehearsing for the May 9 parade shows a combination of layers of modular armor comprising active and hybrid protection. Adding protection beyond the frontal arc and sides is a common design feature today, adapting MBTs for combat in complex, urban terrain, where threats exist over 360 degrees.
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Additional slat armor is used to protect the engine compartment and enable easy access to the sprocket. The forward section of the belly mounts an active counter-mine protection. Countermeasure dischargers firing instant smoke obscurants are employed, on both sides of the turret as part of the overall protection system.
T15AIFV_1021 The Armata-chassis based T-15 BMP uses a front-mounted engine. The vehicle is manned by a crew of three and carries a squad of eight soldiers. The vehicle is equipped with remotely operated gun turret mounting a 30mm cannon, 7.62 coax MG and four Kornet E guided missiles. Note the five canisters pointing outward, these are likely parts of the vehicle’s self-protection system.
The T-15 carries a complex remotely operated weapon system comprising the 30mm automatic cannon (with 500 rounds), 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun, four Kornet E guided missiles, optronic systems for target acquisition and missile guidance and hard and soft kill active protection systems. The T-15 carries a complex remotely operated weapon system comprising the 30mm automatic cannon (with 500 rounds), 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun, four Kornet E guided missiles, optronic systems for target acquisition and missile guidance and hard and soft kill active protection systems. The T-15 IVF (BMP) also shares the common Armata chassis. As a troop carrier, it will replace the current BMP-2 variants offering much improved mobility and protection although at a significant weight increase. The vehicle is operated by three crew members and accommodates eight troops. It is likely to be equipped with a new remotely operated weapon station designed by KBP. This turret mounts the 2A42 30mm cannon with 500 rounds, 7.62 coaxial machine gun and four Kornet-EM guided missiles (two on each side). The T-15 shares a protection system similar to that of Armata.
As good as the JS 3 was, always breaking down.
/johnny
great , a new generation of exploding targets
Just like US tanks they are designed to be employed ONLY when supported by Air Supremacy.
For instance, once the Russian AF takes out the Polish/German AF, they would roll the tanks.
As you know, the US still have at least 8,000 operational MBT.
There's a reason for that. They are designed (with artillery support) to take territory for the infantry to hold.
There is currently NO SUBSTITUTE.
I think this is a JSII. It is the first Russian tank to enter Berlin. The monument was in Tiergarten Park. It was destroyed not long after this photo was made in 1945. That is Daddy sitting on the monument.
Dunno, but I'm thinking a Warthog will still have that for lunch.
Looks like an IS-2, yup.
The Warthogs we’re about to not have any more?
Also, the Russians have been working on active protection systems for their tanks. As with the Israelis, they have systems that can take out a Javelin attacking the tank. Yes, from above. Look up the Russian Drozt, Shtora and most recently the Arena active protection systems.
The US has a similar system called Iron Curtain, but we refuse to put it on tanks - MRAPs and Humvees only - and it’s not as effective against top down attacks.
The Israeli Iron Fist system is all-aspects effective. We won’t buy them either.
Nope, though I know what you’re talking about. The new T14 turret is unmanned so there are no gunners’ arms to shove into the chamber and close the breech on.
Also, see the Israeli Trophy system... which we won’t buy either.
Possibly. But if the Warthogs we have now can take it out, then we should be able to build something at least as effective to replace it,
The A-10 is to be replaced by the F-35 - whose gun is not scheduled to be working until 2020 or so. It also can’t carry most of the A-10’s tank busting munitions.
At the current rate, our military will be on par with Canada’s by 2021.
Would the A-10s we have now kill that tank?
Without question, yes. Instantly.
Nobody rolls tanks without infantry.
http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/world/iraq/2005-03-29-abrams-tank-a_x.htm
In the first Gulf War we lost 18 tanks and ZERO crew.
In the second and subsequent occupation we lost 80 MBT and 10 men.
Those same tanks crush the 4th largest army in the world and occupied a country twice the size of Texas for 10 years...
And killed AT LEAST 10,000 enemy directly...no less than 5,000 vehicles...5,000 buildings...facilitating the kill of probably 40,000 enemy.
Seems like a modern MBT is still a pretty effective weapon system to me.
Absolutely. The 30mm GAU-8 would open it up like a tin can.
But we’re soon to not have any A-10s.
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