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| Russian Uran-9 Robot Tank |
Militarymedia.net - The Uran-9 multipurpose unmanned ground combat vehicle (robot tank) was launched by Russian military equipment manufacturer JSC 766 UPTK during the 2016 Army's International Military Technical Forum held in Russia in September 2016.The robotic tank is now ready for use.
Recently, this vehicle was exhibited by the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, to the world public. Even the Russian Ministry of Defense has announced that its Army will form the first unit to be armed with attack robots.
The Uran-9 multipurpose unmanned ground combat vehicle was launched by Russian military equipment manufacturer JSC 766 UPTK during the 2016 Army's International Technical-Military Forum. The event was held in Russia in September 2016.
The military site, Army Technology writes, is designed to provide remote reconnaissance and fire support for a variety of tasks performed by counter-terrorism, reconnaissance and military units in urban environments. Equipped with a variety of weapons and sensors, the robots will increase the combat effectiveness of infantry squads, while offering maximum protection to personnel.
In December 2015, Rostec Corporation subsidiary Rosoboronexport announced that it would start promoting the Uran-9 combat robot to the international market in 2016.
Uran-9 design
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| Uran-9 design |
Uran-9 Combat Robot Armament
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| Uran-9 Combat Robot Armament |
The Uran-9 robotic system is equipped with a remotely operated turret to mount a variety of light and medium weapons and missiles, based on mission requirements. The robots will increase the combat effectiveness of infantry squads, while offering maximum protection to personnel.
The weapon system has four Ataka 9M120-1 anti-tank guided missile launchers, two on each side, to defeat enemy main battle tanks and armored targets. The Ataka 9M120-1 missile offers a range of 0.4 km to 6 km, and is capable of penetrating armor to a depth of 800 mm behind explosive reactive armor (ERA).
The turret also uses a 30mm 2A72 stabilized automatic cannon for defense against low-flying ground and air targets, as well as a 7.62mm Kalashnikov PKT / PKTM coaxial machine gun to attack lightly armored ground targets.
The robot is also equipped with six Shmel-M reactive flamethrowers with 93 mm caliber rocket launchers, three on each side of the turret. With a maximum firing range of 1 km, the Shmel-M can destroy enemy power and weaponry in shelters and fortifications.
Weapon options for the Uran-9 vehicle include four Igla surface-to-air missiles, the 9K333 Verba portable air defense system up to six 9M133M Kornet-M anti-tank missiles.
Protection
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| Uran-9 protection |
The Uran-9 unmanned ground combat vehicle has the ability to withstand small arms rounds and shrapnel. The hull steel plate offers protection for the vehicle suspension.
Sensor onboard Uran-9 unmanned ground vehicle
The robotic system is equipped with various remotely controlled sensor modules such as laser warning systems, and electro-optical and thermal imaging cameras.
The onboard fire control system consists of automatic target detection, identification and tracking devices, and a ballistics computer. It is capable of detecting and tracking enemy targets covering a distance of 6 km during the day and at 3 km at night.
Operation and Control of Uran-9
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| Operation and Control of Uran-9 |
The Uran-9 robot can be operated in autonomous or manual mode. In autonomous mode, the vehicle can automatically identify, detect, track and defend enemy targets based on the pre-programmed path set by the operator. Vehicles use detour to avoid obstacles in autonomous mode.
The Uran-9 robot is controlled manually by one operator from a mobile command and control station mounted on a 6 × 6 tactical truck from a safe distance of 3 km. The device can also be controlled via a portable control panel, in manual mode. In addition, the vehicle is capable of moving independently in one column.
Uran-9 Robot Propulsion and Performance
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| Uran-9 Robot Propulsion and Performance |
