The Central Research Institute for Precision Machine Engineering (JSC "TsNIITOCHMASH", part of the "Kalashnikov" concern) has delivered another batch of aerosol-forming optical-electronic countermeasure ammunition AOB-05 to the troops. This was reported by the press service of the arms concern.
AOB-5 protects armored vehicles from high-precision enemy weapons. In case of a threat, the soldier fires a projectile that instantly creates an impenetrable aerosol cloud for 80-90 m. It neutralizes the effect of laser, optical, thermal and radar guidance systems of the enemy.
The ammunition can be used at temperatures from -40 to +50 °C. The press service of "Kalashnikov" clarified that AOB-05 is capable of suppressing the guidance systems of most anti-tank systems.
The product has been mass-produced at "TsNIITOCHMASH" for over 10 years. Russian soldiers highly appreciate the ammunition for its effectiveness.
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