Today, Russia is a recognized world leader in the manufacture of weapons and armored vehicles.
Thus, the Uralvagonzavod Scientific Industrial Corporation is one of the main capacities for the production of equipment for the defense sector. This corporation includes more than 30 different industrial enterprises, various research institutes and design bureaus both in Russia and in European countries.
So, on the basis of this corporation, the Atom BMP concept project has been developed for a long time.
Not only the Russian side participated in this project, but also French specialists from Renault Truck Defense.
Features
According to the head of the development department, the project was intended to participate in the international exhibition of military equipment and ammunition, which was held in Nizhny Tagil in 2013. The first prototype is a joint project.
A module with an automatic gun of 57 mm caliber was installed on the Atom BMP. As the developers assure, it has excellent ballistic characteristics. There is an opportunity to fire at targets, the distance to which is three times greater than those available for 30-mm weapons, which equip similar wheeled vehicles in all countries of the world.
You can also highlight another feature. This development is completely built on the chassis, created by partners from France. The chassis is reliable, fully meets all modern requirements. For example, the chassis has improved mine resistance characteristics.
Exhibition Results
BMP "Atom" at an exhibition in Nizhny Tagil caused genuine interest among all who saw the prototype.
Today you can see images of the car here.
So, in these photos you can see an unknown car on a wheeled platform. Wheelbase is 8x8. This object, unknown to the public, was reliably cleaned from prying eyes by a tarp.
Those who understand military technology assumed that in front of them was a French model with a BMP-3 turret. However, it later became clear: this is nothing but a new development. For the first time in the history of the defense industry, a domestic enterprise, together with colleagues from abroad, joined forces and were able to develop a promising model and then jointly promote it on world markets.
BMP "Atom" - characteristics
French experts specifically for this machine provided a chassis on eight wheels, as well as a case from the VBCI production model. The Russian side, in turn, installed a combat model with a rotating turret on the platform .
Experts expect that on the basis of this machine in the future they will create a whole family of various defense equipment.
The wheel platform can even move over rough terrain at a speed of more than 100 km / h.
Also, the car floats well, and its power reserve is enough to overcome more than 750 km.
According to experts, the weight characteristics of the heaviest armored vehicle on this platform can amount to 32 tons. In order for the Atom BMP to be sufficiently mobile and powerful, it is equipped with a Renault engine. Its power is 600 hp, and it works in tandem with automatic transmission. However, if customers wish, it is possible to equip this model with multi-fuel engines of domestic production, which are characterized by even higher power indicators.
During the construction of this concept, developers take a set of measures that are designed to significantly improve the survivability of this car. So, the case will be made blocky, the level of protection against mines will be higher, and the model will not be affected by portable anti-tank weapons.
It must be said that it is planned to use a 57-mm cannon as a weapon in the Atom BMP. The choice of caliber in this case is not an accident. This weapon (more precisely, ammunition for this gun) is capable of destroying all existing models of armored light equipment of world manufacturers, as well as some battle tanks.
The performance characteristics of the heavy Atom BMP
So, BMP can move through various types of terrain at speeds up to 100 km / h. The power reserve is enough for 750 kilometers. The model is equipped with an automatic transmission, an independent suspension system, as well as a set of equipment to overcome water barriers. This applies to mobility indicators.
Vitality is provided by the following set of characteristics. So, ballistic protection is raised to the fifth level. The case of the bearing type, created by the block principle, is made of special armored steel. Tires were created so that, with a possible accidental puncture, an infantry fighting vehicle could move and carry out combat missions. There are also opportunities for mounting anti-cumulative screens, active protection systems, and radiation warning systems. The case is reliably protected from any types of weapons of mass destruction.
Main characteristics
BMP length is 8.2 meters, width - 3 meters, height - 2.5 meters.
The body is designed for eleven seats. Gross weight - up to 32 tons. The entrance is organized in the rear ramp, and you can get into and out of the cab through four sunroofs.
Combat characteristics
The cannon can effectively shoot and hit targets at a distance of 6 kilometers. As for the rate of fire, it is up to 140 rounds per minute. The gun provides a wide range of aiming angles.
Sanctions of Russia are not a hindrance
So, as a result of the sanctions applied to our country, the French partners refused further cooperation on the BMP (the Atom project). But this did not stop to find new partners in our country.
According to the project director, the new machine will be completely domestic production.
By the way, in 2015, the equipment was demonstrated in full working condition at an exhibition in Abu Dhabi. The new
infantry fighting vehicle managed to impress spectators and specialists.
Technique of the future
Yes, that's what its developers say about this machine. Experts are sure that it will be able to take its rightful place in the armament not only of Russia, but also of many other states.
So, we found out what the Atom BMP has technical specifications and how much it differs from its predecessors.