Russia’s new active protection system to shield T-72, T-90 tanks from US TOW missiles

[Balu]

Russia’s new active protection system to shield T-72, T-90 tanks from US TOW missiles

Military & Defense
January 19, 12:45 UTC+3 MOSCOW
The TOW is an American heavy anti-tank system made operational in the US Army in 1970


US TOW anti-tank missile

© EPA/ROBERT GHEMENT

MOSCOW, January 19. /TASS/. Russia’s new active protection system Arena-M for T-72 and T-90 tanks is capable of protecting armored vehicles from US Tube-launched Optically-tracked Wire-guided (TOW) missiles, Chief Designer of the Machine-Building Design Bureau Valery Kashin told TASS.
"According to the information we have on these missiles, the Arena-M will undoubtedly be able to protect a tank from a TOW," the chief designer said.
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The new active protection system Arena-M is currently undergoing trials in Russia, Kashin said.
"Over the past time, Army Commander-in-Chief Colonel-General Oleg Salyukov has visited the Machine-Building Design Bureau twice. We agreed to sharply intensify the work. Now the active protection complexes for T-72 and T-90 tanks are at the stage of preliminary trials," Kashin said.
According to the chief designer, the Machine-Building Design Bureau and Uralvagonzavod have agreed to mount the active protection system on T-72 and T-90 tanks.
"But now the developers of tanks have requested quite a different arrangement of the active protection system. The principles seem to be the same but in actual fact this is an absolutely new development. Moreover, the active protection system configuration was specified several times in the course of developing T-72 and T-90 tanks and the complex had to be remade anew," the chief designer said.
Gallery 14 photo



The world's most legendary tanks

The need for active protection is demonstrated by the latest combat experience, he noted.
"The conflicts in the Middle East have shown that, first of all, it is impossible to do without tanks and, secondly, they can no longer be protected by traditional means, including reactive armor: when struck, the tanks burst into flames," the chief designer said.
The Arena is an active protection system intended to shield tanks from anti-tank grenades and anti-tank guided missiles. Specifically, the Arena system comprises a multifunctional radar of increased jamming resistance designed to detect and track anti-tank targets. Focused instant-effect protective ammunition is used for the aimed destruction of incoming targets. Protective ammunition is accommodated in silo sections arranged around the turret.
The TOW is an American heavy anti-tank system made operational in the US Army in 1970. Missiles are directed by an operator and guided by wire or by a radio channel in the latest modification. This system is one of the most wide-spread complexes in the world.

More:
http://tass.com/defense/925963

[Drummond]

Russia’s new active protection system to shield T-72, T-90 tanks from US TOW missiles

Military & Defense
January 19, 12:45 UTC+3 MOSCOW
The TOW is an American heavy anti-tank system made operational in the US Army in 1970


US TOW anti-tank missile

© EPA/ROBERT GHEMENT

MOSCOW, January 19. /TASS/. Russia’s new active protection system Arena-M for T-72 and T-90 tanks is capable of protecting armored vehicles from US Tube-launched Optically-tracked Wire-guided (TOW) missiles, Chief Designer of the Machine-Building Design Bureau Valery Kashin told TASS.
"According to the information we have on these missiles, the Arena-M will undoubtedly be able to protect a tank from a TOW," the chief designer said.
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The new active protection system Arena-M is currently undergoing trials in Russia, Kashin said.
"Over the past time, Army Commander-in-Chief Colonel-General Oleg Salyukov has visited the Machine-Building Design Bureau twice. We agreed to sharply intensify the work. Now the active protection complexes for T-72 and T-90 tanks are at the stage of preliminary trials," Kashin said.
According to the chief designer, the Machine-Building Design Bureau and Uralvagonzavod have agreed to mount the active protection system on T-72 and T-90 tanks.
"But now the developers of tanks have requested quite a different arrangement of the active protection system. The principles seem to be the same but in actual fact this is an absolutely new development. Moreover, the active protection system configuration was specified several times in the course of developing T-72 and T-90 tanks and the complex had to be remade anew," the chief designer said.
Gallery 14 photo



The world's most legendary tanks

The need for active protection is demonstrated by the latest combat experience, he noted.
"The conflicts in the Middle East have shown that, first of all, it is impossible to do without tanks and, secondly, they can no longer be protected by traditional means, including reactive armor: when struck, the tanks burst into flames," the chief designer said.
The Arena is an active protection system intended to shield tanks from anti-tank grenades and anti-tank guided missiles. Specifically, the Arena system comprises a multifunctional radar of increased jamming resistance designed to detect and track anti-tank targets. Focused instant-effect protective ammunition is used for the aimed destruction of incoming targets. Protective ammunition is accommodated in silo sections arranged around the turret.
The TOW is an American heavy anti-tank system made operational in the US Army in 1970. Missiles are directed by an operator and guided by wire or by a radio channel in the latest modification. This system is one of the most wide-spread complexes in the world.

More:
http://tass.com/defense/925963

I'm very far from being any sort of military expert, Balu (there are plenty here who put me to shame in that regard). But ... do I correctly understand that you've now come up with a defence for a form of weapon that's been around ever since the 1970's .. ??

Only NOW ?

I'm 'impressed' .. it suggests that if the Americans deploy a new form of weapon against you, you won't have a good counter to it until the middle of this century (and previously, in the USSR days, you also had the means to draw on resources in a parasitic way on all of your other satellite countries !) ??

Way to go, Balu ... way to go ....

[Gunny]

I'm very far from being any sort of military expert, Balu (there are plenty here who put me to shame in that regard). But ... do I correctly understand that you've now come up with a defence for a form of weapon that's been around ever since the 1970's .. ??

Only NOW ?

I'm 'impressed' .. it suggests that if the Americans deploy a new form of weapon against you, you won't have a good counter to it until the middle of this century (and previously, in the USSR days, you also had the means to draw on resources in a parasitic way on all of your other satellite countries !) ??

Way to go, Balu ... way to go ....

Yep, you nailed it @Drummond. Good thing they got their defenses up against the AT TOW .. a weapon we quit lugging around before even I retired. Sheer genius. Next up: A Missile defense system to shoot down F-4 Phantoms.

[Drummond]

Yep, you nailed it @Drummond. Good thing they got their defenses up against the AT TOW .. a weapon we quit lugging around before even I retired. Sheer genius. Next up: A Missile defense system to shoot down F-4 Phantoms.

[Gunny]

I wouldn't wait for a reply from Mr cut n paste. He'll run and hide. As usual.

[GravyBoat]

The T-14 Armata is said to have built in missile defenses.

[Drummond]

I wouldn't wait for a reply from Mr cut n paste. He'll run and hide. As usual.

Yes, Gunny, I'd noticed ...

[aboutime]

Russia’s new active protection system to shield T-72, T-90 tanks from US TOW missiles

Military & Defense
January 19, 12:45 UTC+3 MOSCOW
The TOW is an American heavy anti-tank system made operational in the US Army in 1970


US TOW anti-tank missile

© EPA/ROBERT GHEMENT

MOSCOW, January 19. /TASS/. Russia’s new active protection system Arena-M for T-72 and T-90 tanks is capable of protecting armored vehicles from US Tube-launched Optically-tracked Wire-guided (TOW) missiles, Chief Designer of the Machine-Building Design Bureau Valery Kashin told TASS.
"According to the information we have on these missiles, the Arena-M will undoubtedly be able to protect a tank from a TOW," the chief designer said.
Read also

Upgraded Night Hunter to be armed with extended range anti-tank missiles
Paratroopers in south Russia to test Kornet anti-tank system
British military intelligence doc calls Russian T-14 Armata tank ‘most revolutionary tank’
Masters of artillery fire competition

The new active protection system Arena-M is currently undergoing trials in Russia, Kashin said.
"Over the past time, Army Commander-in-Chief Colonel-General Oleg Salyukov has visited the Machine-Building Design Bureau twice. We agreed to sharply intensify the work. Now the active protection complexes for T-72 and T-90 tanks are at the stage of preliminary trials," Kashin said.
According to the chief designer, the Machine-Building Design Bureau and Uralvagonzavod have agreed to mount the active protection system on T-72 and T-90 tanks.
"But now the developers of tanks have requested quite a different arrangement of the active protection system. The principles seem to be the same but in actual fact this is an absolutely new development. Moreover, the active protection system configuration was specified several times in the course of developing T-72 and T-90 tanks and the complex had to be remade anew," the chief designer said.
Gallery 14 photo



The world's most legendary tanks

The need for active protection is demonstrated by the latest combat experience, he noted.
"The conflicts in the Middle East have shown that, first of all, it is impossible to do without tanks and, secondly, they can no longer be protected by traditional means, including reactive armor: when struck, the tanks burst into flames," the chief designer said.
The Arena is an active protection system intended to shield tanks from anti-tank grenades and anti-tank guided missiles. Specifically, the Arena system comprises a multifunctional radar of increased jamming resistance designed to detect and track anti-tank targets. Focused instant-effect protective ammunition is used for the aimed destruction of incoming targets. Protective ammunition is accommodated in silo sections arranged around the turret.
The TOW is an American heavy anti-tank system made operational in the US Army in 1970. Missiles are directed by an operator and guided by wire or by a radio channel in the latest modification. This system is one of the most wide-spread complexes in the world.

More:
http://tass.com/defense/925963

Oop's. Sorry Balu. I just remembered, you have me on IGNORE. But, in case you accidentally try to discover what I have posted. You should know. Your new RUSSIAN weapon designed to avoid TOW attacks...may be nice to have....but...
AMERICAN A-10's have no need to carry TOW missiles.
Guess you aren't aware that WE, here in the U.S.A. Call the A-10 a TANK BUSTER???

[aboutime]

Sorry double posted here.

[Elessar]

Oop's. Sorry Balu. I just remembered, you have me on IGNORE. But, in case you accidentally try to discover what I have posted. You should know. Your new RUSSIAN weapon designed to avoid TOW attacks...may be nice to have....but...
AMERICAN A-10's have no need to carry TOW missiles.
Guess you aren't aware that WE, here in the U.S.A. Call the A-10 a TANK BUSTER???

I read someplace yesterday that the Pentagon has decided to extend the use of the A-10.

It's a kick-ass platform.

[aboutime]

I read someplace yesterday that the Pentagon has decided to extend the use of the A-10.

It's a kick-ass platform.

Elessar. Gotta admit. Even though our military has been intentionally depleted, and downsized by Obama. Not to mention the age of many of our defensive, and offensive weapons today. I still have a really HIGH degree of confidence in the capabilities of our military.
Even as our force levels are dangerously low. Knowing, as I hope you do; merely a few of our present ships, with only one aircraft carrier in a certain area. We could take care of nearly EVERY threat the Iranians, Russians, and ISIS want to use against us.

Our military knows for sure. Having a NEW CIC in the White House with some major GONADS, and unafraid to worry about how our Enemies might be offended.
I know...WE STILL HAVE THE MOST CAPABLE MILITARY IN THE WORLD.

P.S. Before I retired in 1995. I had the honor of teaching new petty officers, in a classroom setting for almost 3 months; naval orientation, leadership, and military History. So, after keeping in touch with many of them for many years, and having a Marine son. I may be approaching 70, as is most of the U.S. Congress, and Trump. But anyone who foolishly believes I am over any hill, age wise. Probably needs to get a refresher on common sense.

[Elessar]

P.S. Before I retired in 1995. I had the honor of teaching new petty officers, in a classroom setting for almost 3 months; naval orientation, leadership, and military History. So, after keeping in touch with many of them for many years, and having a Marine son. I may be approaching 70, as is most of the U.S. Congress, and Trump. But anyone who foolishly believes I am over any hill, age wise. Probably needs to get a refresher on common sense.

I did a lot of teaching in my time, from recruits, to officer candidates, boat crewmen, and SAR/LE watchstanders.

[Gunny]

I did a lot of teaching in my time, from recruits, to officer candidates, boat crewmen, and SAR/LE watchstanders.

I liked being a troop better. way more fun and a lot less responsibility.