Armored "Scorpion": description and features

Modern combat is swiftness. For victory the troops must beat the enemy not only firepower and maneuverability. Often the success of operations depends on the cell groups, solving the “point” tasks. Consequently, the Ministry of defense of Russia is constantly increasing the Park of military equipment of new instances of car. So was adopted the Russian armored “Scorpion” from the Corporation “Protection”.

Historical background

The First armored vehicle was introduced to the public in 2011 at the international exhibition “Comprehensive protection 2011». But the idea is to reserve a car UAZ (which designed the armored car) appeared in 1993. The first machines have been successfully tested, the defense Ministry, but ordained only for internal power structures – the military did not show interest in new types of equipment.The Desire to expand the range of production made domestic Corporation “Protection” to construct an armoured vehicle for cash. Later, sensing the potential of armored vehicles, it was decided to develop models for law enforcement agencies. So there were armored “Scorpion” and “Bulat" of the protective properties which are unable to surpass many foreign copies. And in November 2016, after successful completion of the trial, “Scorpion” was adopted.

Performance characteristics

According to the representative of the company “Protection”, the car has a unique off-road capabilities and is capable of speeds up to 130 km/h on any road. The level of protection of the machine from the mines, firearms and other weapons is at the level of 5th grade. The technique provides protection of the crew from the explosives capacity of 6 kg in TNT equivalent.The vehicle – the wagon number of doors – 5. They open “the rack”, that is, leaving in hand. According to the designers, the decision was taken in order to provide additional protection of the crew in the time when he leaves the armored car “Scorpion”. The performance characteristics are not inferior to modern representatives of the class:

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• Maximum speed – 130 km/h;
• Ground clearance – 300 mm;
• Power reserve (movement capability without refueling) – 1000 km;
• Curb weight – up to 4300 kg, full – 5 tons;
• Capacity – 1,500 kg;
• Dimensions & ndash; 519х215х206 meters;
• Number of seats for the crew – from 5 to 8 people, depending on modification.

The layout of the car – front engine, all-wheel drive, wheel formula – 4x4. As the power plant used diesel engine made in Poland “Andoriya”.

Armored Vehicle

The Power plant of an armored vehicle consists of a diesel engine produced in Poland “Andoriya”. Currently this is the only item supplied by a foreign company. At this stage it is planned to establish production plants in the plants in Russia.It gives the motor such a high mobility armored vehicle “Scorpion”. Engine meets modern requirements of reliability and has the following characteristics:

• Torque – 750 N*m, or 1800 rpm;
• Maximum power – 280 horsepower;
• Transmission type – automatic, 6-speed;
• Volume – 6600;
• Operating temperature range – from -50 to +50 degrees Celsius.

The Motor to the Ministry of the interior meets the standards Euro-5 has a slightly reduced performance. To power the motor is two fuel tanks (on the sides of the car) with a special filler – polyurethane foam. Capacity have the ability “to zamostyans”, eliminate thereby any hole, preventing the loss and the ignition of the fuel.

Modifications of armored car

During the preparation for the state tests armored vehicles series “Scorpion” on codes of OKP got the index LE – light assault vehicle. The technique with the given index is intended solely for the Ministry of defense of Russia. She, in turn, is divided into three subtypes, depending on the purpose:

• Armored “Scorpion” of LSA-2B is marketed as armoured;
• Special equipment LSA-1 has a tent roof, designed for use in hot climates;
• Armored vehicle of LSA-2 is designed for installation as a tent, and a rigid roof.

In addition, the equipment can be supplemented by a literal "2M" (“Scorpio-2M”). Such armored vehicles designed for foreign. customers and other power structures. Fundamental differences in their design, they do not have.

Purpose

Currently, there are a modification of the armored vehicles operated by special forces and airborne troops. Car LSHA-2B is designed for transportation of personnel and special tasks. Version LSA-2 and LSA-1 will be used for the conduct of hostilities in a hot or temperate climate.

In the future, the Russian defense Ministry plans to expand the scope of the equipment. So, in a short time, armored “Scorpion” will be adapted for medical and command post vehicles. The base car will be the basis for machines in connection with radar equipment.

Reservation

The car corresponds to class 5 GOST R 50963-96 and provides reliable protection against cartridge 7.62h54r, which include most of the world's armies and armed gangs. In the future may increase the level of protection up to class 6A, but only at the expense of reducing capacity and the number of seats for the crew.

With protection against mines copes V-shaped bottom – it is well proven in the course of modern warfare. During the blasting explosives destructive effect of the projectile is redistributed, “slides” for the sloping walls, protects the crew from the impact.

Armored “Scorpion” do not have armored engine. This is due to the increase in the total weight of 300-400 kg with the installation of protection modules that will lead to a change in class of technology. The case is equipped with ballistic-red lining, which also serves as an additional barrier against bullets.

Test mine durability

During the test at the request of the Ministry of defence of the Russian Federation inside of the car was placed on the Hybrid III dummy. It is possible to obtain data relating to loads affecting the human body during the blasting explosives. In particular the load on the spine and cervical spine, the sound pressure (including on the eyeballs).These data are sufficient for forming an idea about the status of the human body during the explosion. During testing, under armored “Scorpion” was placed a charge capacity of 2 kg of TNT, with an explosion of which model did great. In addition, it produced 156 shots from a Dragunov sniper rifle (SVD). All the results satisfy the requirements of the Ministry of defense.

Places for the crew

Tests of weapons “Scorpion” has not been implemented for one simple reason – the Ministry of defence have not yet determined with the vehicle. In combat equipment, when the machine is able to accommodate up to 6 people, not counting the commander and driver, there is no place for the turret.

In the case of installation of the protected machine gun the number of seats for the crew will be reduced to 4. This is due to the need to accommodate the racks with ammunition. If armored “Scorpion” to equip with a remote-fire the number of available seats will remain unchanged, but added “chair” for the operator of the fire.

The inside

The Russian defense Ministry delivered a six-seater vehicles without sliding roof for a machine gun. To accommodate the crew has a separate seat that has undergone configuration and upgrading – have changed the shape of the seat and backrest, as well as revised foot pegs. According to the test on “comfort” in that chair the man, without changing his position, able to spend up to 6 hours.The crew Seats are mounted to the side wall, and driver and commander a little differently – to pillerton. Additional protection from debris provides a buffered movable false floor, which showed the best efficiency in the test than mine mats. In armored “Scorpion” 2.It would be possible to install a special stand for the body armor that soldiers could clear themselves of the load during transport. Mounts for weapons are provided only for the driver and commander.

For ventilation of the air in the cabin is possible to install filterventilation device HLF-100A. But it is missing in the models, which are made by order of the Ministry of defense. In such armored vehicles, the air forcibly ventilated through the emergency hatch. Even in the open position (ventilation mode), it does not sweep.

Possible weapons

Accurate information about the arming of the armored vehicles there. Know that the models can be supplied in several versions:

• The gun: “Pecheneg” and “Cord”;
• Combination of machine gun and automatic mounted grenade launchers AGS.

All the weapons placed on the open turret. Especially for guns “Cord” was developed by box of 200 munitions. A significant disadvantage of such mounting arms can be called a way to recharge – it takes place outside.Possible to install remotely controlled weapon module (DUMV), which was developed by the company KB “Display” from Vitebsk, together with the Kovrov plant named after Degtyarev. You will be able to manage both the commander and the operator, for which definitely the place directly under the turret.

Transport by air

Two methods can be used to transport armored vehicles “Scorpion”. Characteristics of the mounts allow you to move the technique on the external load helicopters MI-8 and subsequent series. This was installed 4 loops that performed well in the tests.

Transport inside the cargo cabin is possible with the aircraft Il-76 and An-124,as well as with other models of air vehicles. Armored vehicles can be parachuted from the air. This feature was implemented at the request of the commander of the VDV Shamanov. This requires the platform P-7.

Perspectives

By 2018, armored vehicles “Scorpion” it is planned to equip special forces units. A number of models, perhaps, will adopt internal security agencies.

In the future the company “Protection” plans to occupy leading positions on the market of light assault equipment, displacing the model of concern LLC "MIC". It is impossible to say what the future will be armored “Scorpion”. Description light-armored vehicles now is a military secret.