L0ckAndL0ad

LOL, yeah, those people who cite "2300 Armata tanks". Hahahaha. That's what I meant when I talked about people who can't filter the internet and unable to check sources.

Not really an answer I was looking for. Especially considering that I haven't seen anyone officially state any numbers regarding new gen vehicle procurement, before that interview with Bochkarev that took place few days ago.

Source?

Yeah, photos all over the place. Light green paint:

Depends. If criticism is justified, then it's the usual fanboism. If it isn't, and, especially, if based on someone's inability to filter teh internets and check sources, some might take it offensive.

Shake it. ps: I see ramp clamps (hinges?) at the bottom of the door.

Took time to listen to the actual interview for more clarity. Bochkarev (officially) states the following: Technological studies and prototyping of unmanned turret MBT started in 80-90s with Obj 195, which had 2 actual prototypes built; these studies were used for Armata creation Actual Armata development took 3 years Crew of 3 Armata has an option of backing up (20-50 meters) to safety on it's own if the crew is unresponsive (when being hit) Armata can be remotely controlled from another vehicle Armata's AI can't fire on it's own (when crew is unresponsive) Main priority is crew safety Vehicles that are already built will be sent to Armed Forces (to different regions) for field trials later this year Pre-mass production (trials) numbers of Armata will be around 100 vehicles by 2016; did not specify if that's MBTs only or together with IFVs All new gen vehicles will be "in service" by 2016, so that Armed Forces can test them extensively before mass production Actual mass-production 2019-2020+ They do agree that "teething problems" are inevitable (hence few years for trials/improvements), but Armata is far from being "raw" at this point It can already fire (for those who have doubts) Boomerang and Kurganets-25 IFV will have same turret (with 30mm + ATGMs, as planned, and already shown on photos) Boomerang and Kurganets-25 have same engine (said to be very important for parts commonality and and repairs/maintenance) Same field trials-feedback-improvements cycle for Boomerang and Kurganets vehicles in 2016+ Vehicles that have already been built are a part of a larger (ongoing) contract, which should give Armed Forces more vehicles up to 2016 for trials Weapon module upgrade for IFVs in 2020 as planned (larger caliber, I guess 57mm) When they had to swap HMG RWS and 30mm weapon module in the field for one of the new vehicles, it took just 3 hours No export planned yet; possible export of downgraded export models, but not soon, main focus is internal market = Russian Armed Forces Everything is home made, no parts shortage due to import problems

I thought that Armatas will be everywhere within 7 hours. Like, today. What a letdown.

Oh, and the original quote from Bochkarev's interview says that there will be ~100 Armata-chassis vehicles in 2016. That's the official word. http://www.militarynews.ru/story.asp?rid=1&nid=374006

The same BBC article that reposts Russian media that says that Armata will have a crew of 2. That's definitely a whole new level of speculations. Or simple incompetence, I'm really not sure. The official word from manufacturer was that there would be a crew of 3. I saw the original Russian media reports. They are worthless piece of dirt. Re: commonality. I don't see any problems with their approach to commonality. There are several different chassis for each class that allow multiple types of vehicle to be built upon them. Around 7-10 different vehicles per chassis. The amount of parts commonality between different chassis is another matter. Electronics and weapon systems are very easy to integrate. Especially when they use the same weapons module for different vehicles. Same goes with C2, nav equipment and optics. As far as engines go, they all have different engines. Running gear and all that stuff? No idea. If smaller parts are common between them, and larger ones that require you to compromise are different, no problem there also. So what exactly are you talking about?

I don't see the problem you're describing. Cav Bradley has 4 passenger seats. Whoever you put in there, they are able to get everything (unless already carrying too much stuff). I've just loaded the mission and was able to get Jav launchers and ammo for both rifle squads' fireteam and dedicated platoon Jav teams.

Glad to hear you liked the mission!

T-15 rear. Definitely a door. Hard to say if there's also a ramp:

Oh, those "Russian claims" again. Everyone's so worried about fanboy speculations these days. Anyway.. They just weren't fully equipped, I suppose, and get assembled as they go. Two leftmost rows, middle. 4 Boomerangs, all of them with early Epoch module equipped. I am glad to see it being fitted with proper weapons module!

Not really smaller than those on BMP-3. Comparable.

Highres pictures from Vitaly Kuzmin, finally. http://vitalykuzmin.net/?q=node/599 My impression too.

Interesting detail on one of them. ATGM version? https://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6210/414616.456/0_d7007_e6366e4b_orig

Not sure why you'd need these to be remote controlled. You can clearly see them being crewed. But, as a matter of fact, new Russian MRAPs (Typhoon family) can be remote controlled. Not sure if that's out of the box functionality, or requires optional equipment to be installed, but this feature has been stated many times officially.

http://otvaga2004.ru/fotoreportazhi/voyennaya-tehnika/krupnym-planom-alabino-1/

Could you share a link?

No add-on armor for Boomerang. I am disappointed.

This kind of stuff spreads fast. What exactly do you want me to look at, sorry? Doubt there will be a consensus, especially here. Armata is a chassis. And there's at least 20 vehicles already built on that chassis. Previous MBT candidate prototype was built with only 2 units, IIRC. So I'd say chances are very good. Devil is in details. Numbers and dates.

Behold.