Winged and strategic. New Ukrainian missilesStory

Ukrainian rocket "Korshun-2" / photo: TSN.ua

The new Ukrainian operational-tactical missile system could be built as early as 2017.

Analyst of the Information Resistance - South group Alexander Kovalenko (blogger) talks about this"Evil Odessa") writes on his blog in LiveJournal.

He emphasized that the need for the Armed Forces of Ukraine to adopt new operational-tactical systems has been discussed for quite some time.

“The need is due not only to the factor of moral and technical obsolescence of the Tochka-U complexes in service, but also to their extremely low deterrent component relative to modern analogues, in particular, the same Iskander-M. And, it seems to me, this year, the issue with the Ukrainian OTRK may move from the sphere of discussion and guesswork into the phase of full-fledged, official tests,” he writes.

“The fact is that recently the press center of the Yuzhnoye State Design Bureau reported on the work done for 2016, and also shared plans for the future. Interestingly, this report also paid attention to the Grom-2 OTRK, in In particular, Yuzhnoye SDO emphasized that it is developing this complex and high-precision ballistic missile to him exclusively for not budget funds. In addition, the Yuzhnoye Design Bureau admitted in its message that work is underway on the Korshun-2 subsonic cruise missile for the Grom-2 OTRK, the blogger reports.

He also emphasized that the Yuzhnoye State Design Bureau notes in a separate line: “All these developments can and should be adopted by the Ukrainian Army.”

“Of course, few people know what is actually happening within the walls of the Yuzhnoye design bureau, but given the subtext of the press release and the little information that is available, our complex may well break out this year!” he added. Angry Odessa resident."

Back in 2006, the government remembered that everything needed to create missiles was located on the territory of Dnepropetrovsk. As is known, during the collapse of the USSR, Ukraine abandoned its nuclear potential. But due to the unfolding events in at the moment There are more and more rumors that the country is again ready to develop missiles and other land-based weapons. Thus, it is worth paying attention to the actions of the state in recent years to determine what kind of modern rocket weapon Ukraine can be produced on the territory of this country.

History of the resumption of rocket creation

In 2009, a column appeared in the country’s budget for the allocation of funds for the creation of a combat missile, which will be called “Sapsan”. The project cost just under $7 million. The project represents the creation of a multifunctional operational-tactical complex to increase the country's ability to fend for itself. The bulk of the funds were sent to the Yuzhnoye design bureau, which is located in Dnepropetrovsk. In the same year, the bureau was able to defend and convey to the government about the benefits of its development.

At that time, the Ministry of Defense fully supported the project and considered its creation necessary. Another reason for resuming missile production was the fact that by 2015-2016, that is, by the present moment, the weapons that were in Ukraine will become unusable and will be subject to decommissioning. Therefore, when Viktor Yanukovych took office, he supported the continuation of the production of the Sapsan complex in 2011. And in 2012 the project was suspended due to funding. But despite such interruptions in funding, the design bureau continues to create very diverse types.

"Sapsan" now

The Director of the Bureau tried to support the development, but it still didn’t work out. First, the project lost its priority of importance, and then it was completely reduced to nothing. At the moment, the only prospect awaiting Ukraine regarding this complex is 2018. This is exactly how much time the bureau needs to fully complete the project and provide missile system for testing. At first it was assumed that the missile range would be 280 kilometers with an accuracy of a couple of meters, but now Yuzhnoye is proposing to increase the range to 500 kilometers.

Scud missile

Back in 2010, it was announced that Scud liquid-fuel missiles had been completely destroyed as Ukrainian missile weapons. They were created during the Second World War. By the way, this model is considered one of the most common around the world. Recently it turned out that there are still some copies of these weapons on the territory of the country, and are actively used in the struggle between the east of Ukraine and the armed forces of the country.

It is worth noting that despite the range of this weapon (the damage radius is up to 300 kilometers), it is very inaccurate; hits on the target can deviate by a rather indefinite distance of up to 500 meters. At the same time, the unit weighs almost a ton.

Tochka rocket

Ukraine still claims that it does not use these missiles. In order for the missile system to work, you need to know the enemy’s location in advance. Four warheads with precisely specified coordinates are produced. The strike is delivered depending on the established coordinates and the range at which the shooting is carried out.

The error can range from 10 to 200 meters. In this case, one warhead affects from 2 to approximately 6 hectares. The rocket's flight speed exceeds 1000 meters per second. This weapon can play a decisive role in any battle. But officially, Ukrainians refuse to use this type of weapon. It remains to be seen whether this warhead constitutes a Ukrainian missile weapon.

Thunder-2 rocket

Back in the early nineties, the Dnepropetrovsk Design Bureau presented the idea of ​​​​producing the Grom-2 operational-tactical missile. Its flight range should be 500 meters. The original name of this project was “Borisfen”. At that time, this missile system was supposed to be used to create a new protective shield for Ukraine to replace outdated weapons. At that time, there were more than 200 launchers of Scud and Tochka-U missiles in the country. But given the social and economic state of the country, the creation of missiles was an irrelevant issue. In addition, the army was then constantly shrinking. Then the Yuzhnoye state bureau began sending sketches of its inventions to foreign exhibitions, where these missiles received the name “Thunder”.

Ukrainian-made military weapons and equipment often attract attention at such international exhibitions. These developments involved the creation of a new generation of precision weapons that would be able to provide the country with a shield capable of resisting a conventional attack. The missile system was intended to destroy stationary group and single targets. The range of the missiles would be from 80 to 500 kilometers. Moreover, the missiles would be quite light, less than half a ton. It was planned to create an on-board inertial-type system equipped with navigation and guidance. The launcher would be automatic, and the basis for it would be a chassis equipped with automatic preparation for launching warheads.

Rocket "Korshun-2"

One of the priority tasks of the Dnepropetrovsk Design Bureau is the development of the Korshun-2 missile and rocket weapons system. This is a multi-functional missile system, the main task of which is to provide a shield for the country that can withstand a conventional attack. The project will use cruise missiles capable of hitting ground targets. In theory, it could represent Ukraine's missile weapons in full. Payload missiles do not weigh more than half a ton, and the warhead's flight range is 300 kilometers. The estimated mass of the complex's combat equipment will be 480 kilograms. The new cruise missile will reach a flight altitude of 50 kilometers with the ability to skirt the terrain taking into account its topography.

"Ukraine". Missile cruiser

The country also has a missile cruiser in its arsenal, but, unfortunately, its use is impossible. Therefore the head naval forces decided to sell it. With the money raised, the country will be able to replenish its defense resources water areas. The main problem of the missile cruiser is that almost 80 percent of the ship operates using Russian equipment. This missile cruiser could well represent precision weapons Ukraine. At the moment, such products are not produced on the territory of Ukraine, so the ship is, as they say, idle, and cannot serve the benefit of the homeland.

Unfortunately, the cost of the cruiser on the market is much lower than the country spent on its creation and maintenance, but now it is more profitable for the state to sell it than to continue to maintain and maintain its condition. It could represent a new weapon of war for Ukraine, because the ship is equipped with a medium range, there are installations for anti-ship missiles, also installed 3 thirty-millimeter batteries six-barreled guns. The cruiser is equipped with a torpedo tube, artillery system, and that’s not all that’s installed on it.

Small arms

It is known that modern small arms Ukraine will begin to use the world only in 2016. At the moment, every Ukrainian soldier is equipped with a type of Kalashnikov assault rifle, one of the models of TT, PM or PS pistols, as well as a wide variety of In some cases there are light machine guns and grenade launchers. For fighters of some units they are issued sniper rifles.

There are models of Ukrainian-made weapons and units purchased abroad. Almost all of these weapons remain from Soviet times. But the command is not going to stop with outdated models; there are already non-standard models, representing new small arms of Ukraine. They were created both within the state and abroad. Most of the new weapons include sniper rifles, pistols and other units for single weapons.

Ukraine's nuclear weapons

According to experts, to create atomic bomb Ukraine only lacks money. After all, everything else is present in the state in large quantities. Resources are extracted in local mines, and scientists remain and are ready to resume their labor activity. In addition, Ukraine has carriers capable of delivering a finished bomb to enemy territory. In addition, the equipment necessary to create a warhead is available. As we see, the Ukrainian still exists, at least according to specialists and analysts.

Everyone understands perfectly well that the country does not have money for this, but the option of using old reserves is quite possible. During the disarmament of the country, part of the weapons stockpile disappeared. So, for example, one is missing nuclear warhead and two strategic bombers. At the end of the nineties, the liquidation of all nuclear missiles on the territory, but over time more than thirty combat units were found in the warehouses. Therefore, according to foreign experts, if weapons are found, they will be quite enough to carry out warning strikes and more.

State Design Bureau “Yuzhnoye” named after. M.K. Yangel (Ukraine) is ready to develop a new missile defense system and tactical ballistic missile according to the requirements of potential customers. Previously, this design bureau was traditionally involved only in the development of ICBMs and space launch vehicles. The state foreign trade enterprise Ukrspetsexport and the National Space Agency of Ukraine are already offering new rockets to potential clients. The cruise missile, named "Korshun", is intended for air, ground and ship-based deployment. Designed to engage stationary targets on land and sea targets...

In terms of dimensions, weight and general configuration, the missile launcher has some similarities with the Kh-55 design bureau and the non-nuclear Kh-555. However, officials at the Rainbow MKB reported that they were not participating in this Ukrainian project.

Ukraine was previously involved in the X-55 program as part of the USSR. The Kh-55 missile itself was developed at the Raduga Design Bureau. The first batches of missiles were built at the Dubna Machine-Building Plant (DMZ), but serial production was established at the Kharkov Aviation Plant (now KSAPP) and ran from 1980 to 1987. Perhaps in connection with this, there is documentation for the X-55 in Ukraine.

It is expected that the Korshun will be equipped with a combined control system that will combine inertial and GPS/GLONASS navigation. The anti-ship version of the missile will have a seeker for final guidance.

Stealth technology will be used to reduce radar signature.

Flight on the sustainment phase will be ensured by a turbojet engine installed in the rear fuselage (not retractable). The “Soyuz” R95-300, which is produced by the Ukrainian company Motor Sich (for the X-55SM), can be used as a turbojet engine. The land and sea versions of the missile must have a TT starting engine.

The warheads used can be various types: high-explosive fragmentation, penetrating and cassette. Launch is possible from a container from ship and ground launchers or from an aircraft suspension.

Characteristics of the Korshun missile launcher:

. length: 6.07 m,
. diameter: 0.5 m,
. wingspan: 3.1 m,
. weight with transport device and container - 1650 kg,
. rocket mass (with accelerator) - 1290 kg,
. rocket mass (without accelerator) - 1090 kg,
. warhead weight - 480 kg,
. range of application - 50…280 km,
. flight altitude - 50...5,000 m,
. flight speed, m - 0.8-0.9

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Freezer 08-10-2006 22:32

I liked the Kizlyar kite, I have thoughts about purchasing it on the nearest blade! I like the knife purely in appearance, I read that kizlyar is often criticized, what is your opinion specifically on the “bird” series of kizlyar =)

DenisP 08-10-2006 23:07

I have it in stock. I took it purely because of the appearance. At first I had to sharpen it for a long time, because... The factory sharpening was 60 degrees, no less. If he had a guard on it, it would be great. The handle seemed a bit heavy. But nothing, just a normal knife.
If you like it, take it.

Freezer 10-10-2006 01:23

Will there be any other opinions???

asi 10-10-2006 02:20

I think it’s not worth taking from 65x13.
Well, before buying, turn it in your hands.

Bonart 10-10-2006 18:49

several times I tried on Kizlyar knives with this very “stiffening rib”. I realized how useless it is, because it cuts poorly and chops so-so, and I have no need to use the knife as a cutting tool. IMHO, "Siberian Crane" is better.

RoUrkE 11-10-2006 05:07

Damn, why is this rib bothering you? I agree, it would be better if it didn’t exist, then the knife should be cheaper, heavier and stronger. But it won’t make the cut better or worse.
2 Freezer: if you have to rest your palm on the end of the handle, the metal will press painfully.
Of the similar ones, I recommend feeling “Fox” in elastron - something between “Kite” and “Siberian Crane”

Freezer 11-10-2006 09:20

Ok... let's sniff. We need to dig hard to find what kind of steel this is 65x13

Bonart 11-10-2006 11:40

Damn, why is this rib bothering you?

Tyson 11-10-2006 18:41

I have this knife.
Impressive on the plus side appearance, can be used as a crowbar without fear of breaking, grippy handle made of elastron, steel 65X13 - dulls quickly enough, but also sharpens quickly. For a working camping knife, IMHO, it is better than the X12MF, because... It’s not so fragile and doesn’t hurt to use.
The disadvantage is the inconvenience of cutting, as Bonart said.

To help others understand what I'm talking about:

RoUrkE 12-10-2006 03:05

quote: Originally posted by Bonart:

just for fun, try using a knife with this very edge to cut a piece of frozen meat or even liver (it’s softer), split a thin piece of wood or block lengthwise - everything will immediately become clear.

Cut, stabbed. True, I have an Alligator - it will be heavier. And the arc is sharpened to 30 degrees - maybe that’s why it’s easier.

Freezer 12-10-2006 03:15

“if you have to rest your palm on the end of the handle, the metal will press painfully”
Is it possible for those who are on an armored personnel carrier =) the edge is where the handle of the knife ends, and there the shank is not completely filled with rubber?

RoUrkE 12-10-2006 03:55

Yeah. Even in the photo the sharp edges are visible. You can, of course, round them off yourself using sandpaper... However, on Sterkh I actually sanded down this “heel” to rubber.

Bonart 12-10-2006 11:09

quote: Originally posted by Freezer:
Is it possible for those who are on an armored personnel carrier =) the edge is where the handle of the knife ends, and there the shank is not completely filled with rubber?

“rib” is the one that protrudes along the blade.

Tyson 12-10-2006 19:18

quote: Originally posted by RoUrkE:
Yeah. Even in the photo the sharp edges are visible. You can, of course, round them off yourself using sandpaper... However, on Sterkh I actually sanded down this “heel” to rubber.

Sharp edges of what? The handle is ENTIRELY cast from elastron.
Here is a description of the knife (albeit a custom one): http://knife.ru/Forum/read.php?f=1&i=133043&t=133043

Fet 12-10-2006 21:22

There is a metal plate sticking out a couple of mm from the rear end of the handle.

Fet 12-10-2006 21:57

Yes, I readily believe, it’s just not often needed in everyday life. I left it on my Siberian Crane, let it be. There are many people who like to press the end of the pen into their palm when injecting (steaming something, for example) - this way it bothers them.

NAVAJO 12-10-2006 22:15

I have a Condor-2, the sheath is plastic, I’m quite pleased, the handle is grippy, and the design is without any bells and whistles.

Tyson 12-10-2006 22:47

quote: Originally posted by Fet:
There is a metal plate sticking out a couple of mm from the rear end of the handle.

If I'm not mistaken this is old model, and mine, as in the photo, is completely elastron

Freezer 13-10-2006 11:48

To Thank you all for the explanations.....

AlexChief 15-10-2006 05:02

Yeah, that's right, I got a callus on the first day - bless you!
I have a custom one, from x12MF. Cost 2000 rubles with both types of sheaths. I took it as a test sample - what is it like to roam through forests and swamps with a knife on your hip? I carried it almost without taking off for two weeks on hunts, and just like that. The crash tests included the following: I felled trees 7-10 centimeters in diameter twice, I caught ducks from a river (with an ax, of course, it’s more convenient; but where can I get one). I had to divide the beaver, it was a sin, so the canopy cuts off the ribs from the ridge in one motion. The head was blown off with three blows (and the thickness of the spine was 3-4 centimeters, I was simply stunned by how easily it was). I cut all sorts of chicken, duck, and grouse legs, wings, and heads with two fingers, practically without any effort; they flew off under the knife’s own weight. In general, I used it as an ax the whole way. And to do this, I recommend doing two things right away: file away these edges on the sandpaper - they interfere with real life. And hang a lanyard from the thickest rope that will fit into the hole. I myself intend to attach a lanyard made of Kevlar rope, sold in sailing shops, because mine showed signs of wear in such a short period of time.
As a summary, I can say that the knife did not disappoint me. For that kind of money, it performed its function perfectly: I’m thinking about purchasing something heavier and more expensive (maybe some Kamilus...).
And one more thing: I never tried to cut anything with it :-). I have a strong feeling that this is not what it was invented for (I have a custom metal-ceramic one on my belt for these “delicate works”).

DATA FOR 2015 (standard update)

Complex 2K5 "Korshun", missile 3R7

Tactical missile. The design of a liquid-propellant tactical rocket for salvo firing began in 1952. OKB-3 NII-88 (Podlipki, Moscow region), chief designer D.D. Sevruk. In 1953, work on the topic received official status - on September 19, the USSR Council of Ministers issued Resolution No. 2469-1022 on the development jet system"Kite". The 2K5 "Korshun" complex with 3R7 liquid-propelled unguided missiles was intended, first of all, to create corridors in enemy defenses for advancing tanks. It was supposed to fire from mobile vehicle installations simultaneously by 2 or 3 divisions at a range of up to 55 km.

Missile tests were carried out starting in July 1954 from a launch stand. Preparations for serial production at the Izhmash plant (Izhevsk) began in 1956. Serial production of the complex began in 1957. The complex was in trial operation in the USSR Armed Forces. The missile had low accuracy and a high accident rate when negative temperatures air (exploded, Grinberg V.N.).

Vehicles of the complex have repeatedly participated in Parades on Red Square in Moscow since 1957. Production was discontinued after the production of a small batch of complexes in accordance with Resolutions of the USSR Council of Ministers No. 2399-rs dated 08/26/1959 and No. 135-48 dated 02/05/1960.

Special thanks to the user "dimon-13" for their help in summarizing the data on the Korshun missiles.

Launcher- 2P5 (SM-44) / BM-25 - truss guides for a package of 6 missiles on a car chassis. The artillery unit of the SM-55 launcher was developed by TsKB-34 (Leningrad, the project was completed on April 14, 1955). Chassis - YaAZ-214 (after the transfer of production to the Kremenchug Automobile Plant - KrAZ-214, produced from 1956 to 1959, a total of 1265 units were produced).

Engine - diesel YaAZ-206B, 6 cylinders, power 205 hp.

PU weight - 18140 kg
Chassis load capacity (YAZ-214) - 7000 kg

Vertical guidance angles - up to +52 degrees

Horizontal pointing angles - +-6 degrees

Highway speed - 55 km/h

The steepness of the climb is 30 degrees.

Cruising range - 530 km

SPU 2P5 of the Korshun complex

Launcher of the "Korshun" complex (Shirokorad A.B., Domestic mortars and rocket artillery. Minsk, Harvest, 2000)

SPU 2P5 on the YaAZ-214 chassis of the Korshun complex

Launcher 2P5 of the Korshun complex at the parade on Red Square, Moscow, 11/07/1960 (photo from the Doctor’s archive, http://russianarms.ru).

Rocket 3R7
Design- to reduce aerodynamic drag and ease of placement on a combat vehicle, the body of the 3R7 rocket was made in a large elongation. To do this, it was necessary to move away from the design of previously developed anti-aircraft unguided missiles, in which the oxidizer tank concentrically covered the fuel tank. On 3P7, the layout was made according to the traditional scheme with a sequential arrangement of tanks. The rocket used a previously proven displacement feed system liquid fuel, which simplified the design.

Structurally, the rocket consists of two parts - combat and jet. Warhead is located in front. At the junction of the parts there is a compartment (similar to the German ZNURS "Typhoon" and its Soviet modifications), filled with disks for fitting the rocket to required weight. The rocket is brought to the required weight ±0.5 kg.

3R7 rocket of the Korshun complex

Control system and guidance- guidance is carried out by the artillery unit launcher, stabilization of the projectile is carried out by rotation, which is set by the PU guides and supported by aerodynamic stabilizers. The missile did not go into mass production due to low accuracy and high dispersion.

Engine:
Initially, the 3P7 used liquid jet engine S3.25 with self-igniting fuel TG-02 (Tonka) and nitric acid, but later, to reduce the cost of the rocket, they began to use the S3.25B engine, where the main fuel was non-self-igniting fuel TM-130, and small quantity TG-02 fuel was used as starting fuel.

Option 1 - single-chamber liquid rocket engine S3.25. Fuel supply is test. The tanks are located in series.
Fuel - triethylamine xylidine (TG-02, Tonka)
Oxidizing agent - nitric acid

Effective gas flow velocity - 2035 m/s

Option 2 - single-chamber liquid rocket engine S3.25B using TG-02 as starting fuel.
Fuel - kerosene mixture TM-130
Oxidizing agent - nitric acid

Performance characteristics of the missile:

Length - 5535 mm

Caliber / Diameter - 250 mm

The tail stabilizing moment coefficient is 0.0273

Weight - 375 kg / 385 kg (according to various sources)

Warhead mass - 100 kg / 108 kg (according to various sources)

Fuel mass - 162 kg / 161.2 kg (according to various sources)

Range - 55 km

The length of the active section of the trajectory is 3.8 km

Maximum speed - 990 m/s / 1002 m/s (according to various sources)
Dismounting speed from the guides - 34 m/s
Range deviation - 1/100
Lateral deviation - 1/130
The time the rocket leaves the guides is 0.34 s

Engine operating time - 7.8 s
Flight time to maximum range - 137 s

Warhead- high explosive. The warhead has two fuses: the head fuses are mechanical, the impact fuses are non-safety type, and the bottom fuses are electromechanical. The warhead body is made of 40x steel and has a screw bottom. The TGAG-5 explosive is loaded from the bottom using the lump filling method.

Type explosive - TGAG-5
Explosive weight - 50 kg

Modifications:
- 2K5 "Korshun" complex with 3R7 missile - basic version, ballistic unguided tactical missile.

Meteorological variant - a variant of the missile with a firing range of 80 km for use as a meteorological one.

MMR-05 / MMR-08 - meteorological missiles created on the basis of the 3R7 "Korshun" missile.

Status- USSR - the complex was in service, but, most likely, it was in “trial operation” and was in limited quantities among the troops.

1957 November 7 - combat vehicles with Korshun missiles were shown for the first time at the Parade on Red Square in Moscow.

Sources:

Cars in uniform. Episode 4. Documentary. Broadcasting Company of the Russian Armed Forces "Zvezda", 2009
Angelsky R. Long-range salvo. // Equipment and weapons. No. 03 / 2003
Grinberg V.N. About life and about rockets. Lecture. http://www.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru, 2009
Cosmonautics news. Website http://www.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru, 2009

Shirokorad A.B., Domestic mortars and rocket artillery. Minsk, Harvest, 2000