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Russia’s giant tank maker Uralvagonzavod is currently testing a new optionally-unmanned assault tank dubbed “Shturm.”
Video footage showing the tank and its command vehicle returning to Uralvagonzavod’s complex in Nizhny Tagil after a round of tests surfaced online on July 27. Both the tank and its command vehicle are reported to be built on the chassis of T-72/T-90 main battle tanks.
One of the main features of the Shturm is the shortened barrel of its 125 gun. This is meant to improve the maneuverability of the tank in urban areas. Launchers for thermobaric weapons, possibly a version of the man-portable RPO-A Shmel, are also installed on the tank’s turret.
The tank is also equipped with enhanced protection, including what appears to be explosive reactive armor blocks, on all sides. In addition, it has a large dozer blade for removing obstacles, as well as mines and explosive devices.
The command vehicle, which is designed to host the operators of the Shturm, features a similar protection package, as well as a remote controlled weapon situation, likely armed with a 12,7 or 7,62 machine gun, for self-protection. It’s worth noting that the Shturm can be manned, if needed.
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The development of the Shturm was first reported in 2018. At the time Uralvagonzavod CEO Alexander Potapov stated that the development of the optionally-unmanned tank was ordered by the Ministry of Defense.
The system is clearly not ready for production yet and may not enter service in a long time. Still, it provides an insight on the future of tank warfare.
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russotards is investigating new ideas to steal. why not a pic pocket handbag stealing machine as well?
why even show this? let the enemy find out about it the hard way on the battlefield. there should be hundreds of them waiting to enter kiev or odessa or whatever. and the enemy never shows you his hand in advance. never. not ukraine. not “israel”. not the us or turkey. none of them.
it’s great to reduce the loss of human lives but for warfare it’s not better than a tank.
dude, this is nothing more than a remote-controlled tank. this thing is completely useless because of the signals, which can’t penetrate objects and can’t overcome the curvature of the earth. so the control vehicle has to drive a maximum of 1.5 kilometers behind this tank. besides the fact that there aren’t infinite frequencies, and frequencies can be jammed. if these things were that good, they’d already be in combat, but they’re only good for one propaganda message and nothing more.
it might make you cry, but… every government makes propaganda, and putin doesn’t give a shit about you.
and trump doesn’t give a shit about you, dude, when you lot will soon be fighting over welfare cheques.
amerikunts no.1 ! yeah. 😆
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ridiculous concept .. as costly as modern tank , but being just an ifv .. just a reminder that russians didnt bother to develop a real mobilisation easy-to-make tank ..some kind of t62 with simple t62 engine and transmission ,plus modular turret able to accept everything from 125mm gun,´120mm mortar howitzer, 100mm low pressure gun, 57mm autocannon to 82mm vasilek automatic mortar ..is it laziness ,negligence or treason?
this is awesome. optionally manned armor is a great idea.
you could also have such vehicles double as semi-decoy/support vehicles. e.g. and optionally manned t-55 with aluminum cage, light anti drone fencing, and exterior cosmetic panels and plastic decor which gives this equipemnt the looks of a t-90 or even armata. and under the thin decoy shell you can load accessories such as smoke generators, anti drone fencing and chains, supplies, cargo, etc.