Russian Military Photos and Videos #2

Zivo wrote:

TR1 wrote:It seems like the B4 is a stillborn child at this point...

There's more Armata's rolling around than B4's right now. Priorities.

Yep, but they knew Armata was coming a year ago when they said a large batch of the "Biathlon" edition T-72s would be modernized.

Price was probably too much, especially in light of tightened budget.
New engine and tranny is nice, but is the definition of a luxury on an otherwise fairly outdated tank.

TR1 wrote:

Zivo wrote:

TR1 wrote:It seems like the B4 is a stillborn child at this point...

There's more Armata's rolling around than B4's right now. Priorities.

Yep, but they knew Armata was coming a year ago when they said a large batch of the "Biathlon" edition T-72s would be modernized.

Price was probably too much, especially in light of tightened budget.
New engine and tranny is nice, but is the definition of a luxury on an otherwise fairly outdated tank.

If I was in charge,  I would have made the same decision. I would also place the BMPT-72 higher up on the list than the B4 upgrade.

What was the difference between the B3 and B4? (I haven't been following it closely).

I'd scrap the engine and tranny, but keep the panoramic sight and add Relikt.

I would not even buy BMPT-72, but I am biased against that vehicle in general.

The T-72B2 or whatever it was seemed like a good program and all round what was needed. I agree with the panoramic sight and yes, forget about new engine and tranny. Whatever money saved should go to Armata.

TR1 wrote:I'd scrap the engine and tranny, but keep the panoramic sight and add Relikt.

I would not even buy BMPT-72, but I am biased against that vehicle in general.

Yeah the feed system isn't stellar, but you end up turning the outdated T-72 into a useful machine. Get production going, and offer the upgrade to Iraq, Iran and the like.

B4 Biathlon edition.



BMPT-72

I would rather see them upgrade the T-90's into AM standard then purchase the BMPT

DanilaMP wrote:

Cpt Caz wrote:

Jordan: GoPro captures Russian team performing at Warrior Competition

Dont want to be like the a**holes in the comments section of the article but for those who dont know, this is Spetsnaz, most likely Terek, of the Chechen Republic, Russian Federation. On mp.net, many moons ago, I posted some more videos of them in training, some hardcore lads. The one responsible for Terek's education/training is a former FSB Alfa operative, Daniil Martinov (sp?), also the left hand of Kadyrov in security matters.

EDIT: Seems Raden posted just before me.

Is it common for both republic and national flag to be used on the gear in Russia or is it mostly just Chechen republic that has both the federal and republic flag? Very impressive video too. Thanks Raden.

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Just a question why are we discussing military matters under videos/photos thread?

Werewolf wrote:Just a question why are we discussing military matters under videos/photos thread?

A little discussion doesn't hurt, does it?
That way the pics are explained. Sometimes by experts and more times by enthusiasts.
That's OK I think.

macedonian wrote:

Werewolf wrote:Just a question why are we discussing military matters under videos/photos thread?

A little discussion doesn't hurt, does it?
That way the pics are explained. Sometimes by experts and more times by enthusiasts.
That's OK I think.

Well we have adequate threads for specific equipment and people usually ask things over there since it is later also much easier to find when you try to recall information on equipment.

Just for every newcomer to this forum, the Search function is literally useless, so if you are looking at some point for information to something specific posted you won't find it over search function, so it would be good if we kept it that way with the information for equipment put in the threads we already have.

70th anniversary of Victory Day parade reharsal.





Police Terminator with a fancy rear spoiler.

Su-25 bombardment

Yeah the feed system isn't stellar, but you end up turning the outdated T-72 into a useful machine. Get production going, and offer the upgrade to Iraq, Iran and the like.

I think the twin barrel 30mm off the Su-25/Mi-24 would have been a better choice, though the 2A42s are very dust resistent and reliable.

Regarding chat in this thread... perhaps comments and short conversations can take place here but it is also OK to copy photos from this thread and move them to a thread elsewhere in the forum for a proper discussion.

ie if you want to make a comment about a picture of naval infantry regarding a photo above you could do it here, but if you have a related question then a quick look at the forum sections you can find a relevant section for Russian naval infantry and have a look to see if there is already a thread there.

BTW the most effective way to use the search function is to click on the advance link and type in some key words and then do a google search on this site for the key words

April 25, 2015. Channel TVC. Russia, St.Petersburg. Admiralty Shipyards lays down submarine "Krasnodar" (Project 636.3).

Werewolf wrote:Just a question why are we discussing military matters under videos/photos thread?

it was like that in mp obviously

I have no clue what it is.

I'm guessing some kind of jammer

Kazakhstan's social advert for 70th anniversary of Victory. (if you guys think that this video's place belongs to a different thread, please excuse me, I'm new)

^ Beautiful!
But needs to increase the numbers. Break monopoly and start one or two parallel construction lines to accelerate the rate and induction/year.

Warewolf, nice stuff.  
U make it?