Russia's military spending is one of the highest in the world. In 2014, they amounted to 84.5 billion dollars, and in 2016 reached 96 billion dollars. At the Victory Parade in Moscow, the world presented the fruits of this military program in the form of modern and powerful weapons - the Armata tank and the Kurganets-25 BMP.
Introducing you Russia's most powerful weapon according to the foreign publication The National Interest, dedicated to foreign American politics.
Recall the last rating armies of the world, as of 2015, Russia has honored 2nd place in the list of the strongest armies in the world.
5. Tank T-14 Armata
The most powerful weaponry of the Russian Federation in tank troops. The latest medium tank is equipped with a new type of turret (without crew) and is armed with a 125 mm cannon. Tankers are in the lower compartment of the tank and special partitions separate them from the ammunition kit. Thanks to the active protection complex, the tank can intercept any anti-tank ammunition. By 2020, the Russian Ministry of Defense expects to receive 2,300 T-14s. This modern weapon of Russia will replace 70% of the country's existing tank fleet.
4. Tank T-90
The history of the vehicle, one of the most powerful weapons in Russia, began in the 1940s. Now the T-90 is a little similar to the T-54, a tank that was adopted in 1946. Over the long years of evolution, the T-54 medium tank turned into the T-55, which "spawned" the T-62, then the T-64, T-72, ?? T-80 and, finally, the T-90. The latter is equipped with a 125-mm smoothbore gun and the Reflex-M complex, which can destroy armored vehicles and even slow, low-flying aircraft over long distances. There is also additional armament - a 12.7 mm heavy machine gun and a 7.62 mm machine gun coaxial with it.
3. The infantry fighting vehicle (BMP) "Kurganets-25"
BMPs, armed with motorized rifle units, have always been part of Russia's advanced weapons. The 2015 best weapons rating continues with a model whose appearance is a radical departure from the short and squat “standard” IFV. It is more reminiscent of Western cars such as the Bradley and Warrior. It can "dissect" both on land and in water, thanks to the jet propulsion. Inside the car can fit up to 8 people.
The armament of the BMP includes: a 30-mm automatic cannon, a modernized Kalashnikov machine gun, and two Kornet anti-missile systems, which are guided by a laser beam.
2. Multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) "Smerch"
Russian rocket artillery has a eventful history. Even during the Great Patriotic War, the famous "Katyusha" one or two volleys terrified the enemy. Glorious traditions continue the heavy missile system BM-30 "Smerch" 300 mm caliber with 12 missiles. Only 3 minutes takes RSZP preparing for battle after receiving target designation, and a full salvo takes 38 seconds. It takes only a minute after a volley, and Russia's powerful weapons are ready for the march, getting out of return fire.
For all its merits, the Tornado cannot strike at nearby goals. The minimum range for his missiles is 20 km, and the longest is 70 km.
1. Self-propelled artillery installation (ACS) "Coalition-SV"
The top 5 of Russia's most powerful weapons is led by a 152-mm self-propelled howitzer, tests of which began last year. Her first public demonstration took place during a parade dedicated to the 70th anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War.
Initially, the Coalition-SV was equipped with not one but two 152 mm guns, but for an unknown reason they refused the second howitzer. An additional weapon is a remote-controlled turret with a 12.7-mm machine gun, it is located on the roof of the car. The crew of the self-propelled guns includes 3 people. Coalition-SV should replace the self-propelled howitzers of the previous generation Msta-S.
