ARMORED ARTICULATED COMBAT VEHICLE OF FIRE SUPPORT Russian patent published in 1997 - IPC

FIELD: weaponry and military equipment, specifically, vehicles of high cross-country capability meant for hitting of ground targets with fire while conducting autonomous combat actions on various theaters of war in structure of elements and units of ground forces. SUBSTANCE: armored articulated combat vehicle of fire support is manufactured in the form of two transportation-combat sections between which combat section is suspended. This section can be uncoupled from transportation-combat sections with the aid of mechanisms of automatic block system. Combat section can move independently over small distances with the aid of motor-and-wheel propulsive device. Armored combat section carries two target installations housing weapons, drives for its guidance and optic-information systems of detection of targets. Combat section also houses communication and control equipment and is manned by combat crew. EFFECT: high cross-country capability and fighting efficiency of proposed combat vehicle. 1 dwg, 4 dwg