TOS support vehicle based on T-72 with a 12.7 mm machine gun developed in Russia

The Omsk Transport Machine-Building Plant has filed a patent for a new combat vehicle with a remotely controlled combat module with a 12.7 mm machine gun. The developers proposed using it to support combat vehicles of heavy flamethrower systems.

In their opinion, the model can be used in the design of combat vehicles, including infantry fighting vehicles, armored personnel carriers, made on a basic tank chassis, as well as as a fire support vehicle for a heavy flamethrower combat vehicle.

A heavy flamethrower combat vehicle based on the T-72, armed with an open 12.7 mm machine gun, was chosen as a prototype. The developers noted that thanks to the remotely controlled combat module with a 12.7 mm machine gun, the accuracy of firing on the move increases, and television and thermal imaging aiming devices will allow aimed fire both day and night.

Before occupying a firing position, the vehicle will be able to conduct reconnaissance, disembark a landing party of five people to detect and destroy grenade launchers and snipers. It is assumed that the combat vehicle will provide fire support when firing from the TOS combat vehicle and fire cover when leaving the position.

The crew of the new combat vehicle will consist of three people: the commander, gunner and driver. The landing compartment can accommodate five paratroopers, which can be used to cover the TOS. It is currently unknown at what stage the work is at.

Earlier www1.ru reported that in Russia they tested the Aegis-U armored blanket for equipment. It provides protection against shell fragments and strike drones.

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