Armored vehicle Skorpion: features, photos

Domestic armored “Scorpion” armed with appeared not so long ago. Machine available in three versions: in the form of armored models, the tilt of the vehicle for special forces and conventional unprotected option. All versions are taken into use by the Russian Ministry of defence, which plans to expand the range to include a command post, medical, communications and other special layouts.

Design and building

The New armored car was developed by a private company «Protection», known for its initiatives in creating special vehicles, bulletproof vests, handcuffs and other specific means. Prototype was released entirely by the financial investment company. After passing the test they were introduced to the military Ministry for approval and testing.

According to this principle are many foreign organizations engaged in manufacturing military equipment. New armored “Scorpion” equipped with many component elements and nodes imported, due to the lack of quality similar domestic details.

First order from the army made for 60 cars. Their production is established at the factory in Fryazino. It is also an issue of civil modification of a military armored car. Next, consider the technical parameters and differences between the already developed models.

Armored “Scorpion lsha B”: description

This modification is the most difficult variation of the car in question. The protection class of the armored car – the fifth (can withstand a bullet from an AKM rifles). The model differs from conventional machines armored body in the form of a capsule and underbody V-shaped form, that allows to dissipate the blast wave when it hit a land mine.

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As shown by test trials, armored “Scorpion” withstands the charge, equivalent to two kilograms of TNT. Double dose of explosives leads to the destruction of the main elements of the machine, the people inside will suffer minimally. This feature is associated with a solid mass of machinery, which is more than four thousand pounds.

Power plant

Model “lsha B” is equipped with a turbocharged diesel motor with four cylinders, which is manufactured by a Polish firm of “Andoriya”. Its working volume is 2.7 liters with a power of 156 horse power. Armored car manufacturers report that in the case of standing orders for the car, the Polish side agreed to establish engine production in the Russian Federation.

While the reducers, gearboxes, transmission parts are only manufactured in Korea. Wheel military cars shod with imported off-road tires with special inserts. These nodes are also planned to gather on the territory of the Russian Federation. The battery armored car similar tank elements of the new sample. The checkpoint here has five steps, and the distributing unit – low-range and the possibility of a hard connection of the front drive.

Armored “Scorpion” is equipped with independent air suspension, ABS, disc brakes. A large number of imported parts used to make cars reliability, agility and passing ability, since domestic analogues while lagging behind in some positions.

Facilities and inner part

Inside the car is mounted from four to six seats for the personnel. Their attachment is not to the floor, and to the sides, which allows to increase the degree of protection against explosion. In the middle of the compartment space is provided for the gunner and ammunition. Armored “Scorpio 2MB” with a combat module is equipped with a machine gun “Cord” or “treating”, which is mounted on the roof.

The technique in question in the equipment may seem simple, even Spartan. However, the armored car is laid out in detail. At the same controllers and controls in this order of magnitude greater than in conventional cars. On the roof there are two hatch. Round panel front is suitable for mounting the machine gun, square back cover – emergency exit for landing.

Lite version

“Scorpion LTA” – armored car that has less weight and protection than the modification discussed above. It is also known under the index 2M. In standard configuration it is equipped with a canvas top mounted on a massive roll cage. There are interpretation machines with all-metal body. The bottom here is flat, not protected from explosions.

The Driver's seat almost identical to the armored car, not counting the more basic climate control and ventilation. Compartment for personnel in this version also simplified. The role of sensors perform shop, which is attached to the floor and placed along the sides.

Diesel 156-strong unit, which is ideally suited for chetyrehstennoy on the light version too active. This is due to the fact that “Scorpion” – armored car (LPA or LTA), which is easier for his colleagues to a series of LSA almost half a ton. With this engine, the car does not leave gullies, and almostjumps.

Basic settings

Below are the overall and technical performance of the two versions under consideration of the armored car.

A Variation of 2M.

• Length/width/height – 4,85/2,13/2,15 meters;
• Body type – a three-door version with a tent;
• Curb weight/full – 2,5/3,5 tons;
• Wheel base – three and a half meters;
• Maximum angle of movement – 45 degrees;
• Limit bias – 21°;
• The passage of the Ford – of one meter;
• Clearance – thirty centimeters.
• Powerplant & ndash; turbo diesel R4;
• The amount of work – 2 6336 CC;
• Output power to the maximum – 156 HP at 3 600 rpm;
• Transmission-five-speed mechanics;
• Drive & ndash; full plug-in version with reduction gear;
• Maximum rate of speed-130 kilometers per hour.

Scorpio – armored car (LSA), the characteristics of which are described above, has a higher curb weight (4.1 tons). Other distinctive parameters:

• Length/width/height – 4,61/2,1/2,16 meters;
• Total weight-4.9 tons;
• Type body-armored version (class 5 or 6A);
• Top speed – 120 kilometers per hour.

The Rest of technical performance between these cars is identical.

Management and throughput

“Scorpion” – armored car (LE 2B), a photo of which is presented below, really comfortable and nice to drive. Behind the wheel of the SUV manifested a reckless feeling of permissiveness in overcoming most obstacles.

Nevertheless, there are here its pitfalls. For example, buried in the powdery snow, heavy car is not as easy to get as it may seem at first glance. Can help hoist that cling to any emphasis or for the same armored car. On the hood of the car in question has two locking devices, which are removed and podsazhivaetsya under the wheels.

According to some, this decision was prompted by the military themselves, who have experienced all the delights of the tests of the armored car in the most difficult conditions. The maximum autonomy of each vehicle objectively allows us to solve most of the tasks. In addition, the developers suggest creating modifications, designed for efficient work in regions with extremely low temperatures. Regarding the minuses of the car include: some designers believe that a beam rear axle would add strength, and brake drum were better on muddy areas than disk-block.

Armored “Scorpion”: test

Three variations of the car in question differ in weight and protection. Armored to the max version was checked at the bench firing from sniper rifles SVD. The distance to the target – 30 meters. Given an initial speed of flight of the released charge is more than 800 meters per second, we can say that the armored car passed the test with dignity.

It is Noteworthy that in the car during the tests produced more than a hundred shots of not only the armor but also on the joints, glasses, pens and other items. In the end – no through-holes. On testing under the armored car blew up 600 grams of explosives, able to spread any truck. The technique has withstood the blow thanks to armor V-shaped bottom.

Security

Armored “Scorpio, LSA” has a number of additional tools that increase the safety of the crew. These include:

1. The design of the armored car with the special contour of the bottom.
2. Seat Mounting for the landing calculation, which is fixed on the side walls.
3. High rate of patency and climbing up steep hills without tipping over.
4. The Superiority of similar models for speed, agility, overcoming the high mountain areas.
5. Excellent weapons for your class along with the most sophisticated protection.

In a competitive test between the “Scorpion” and the famous “hammer” domestic car outplayed their opponents for most of the parameters (weapons, security, speed on the road and the capacity of the cabin).

Conclusion

From the survey it can be concluded that “Scorpion” – armored car, a photo of which is presented above - is an innovative solution in the category of domestic passenger vehicles. Its functionality allows to introduce a mobile group of soldiers on any roads. Thus the crew is protected not only from small arms but also from mines laid on the road surface.

All the characteristics indicate the reliability, maneuverability of the vehicle. No wonder the Ministry of defense plans to increase the order of the supplied machines. Some of them will perform the functions of communication, medical and other vehicles that are not associated directly with combat operations.