Russian designers do not cease to amaze with their work. Thanks to their actions, piles of metal and wires begin to fly in any conditions, ride off-road, swim on water and under water. At the same time, transport people with you, protect them from all types of impact, including radiation, shoot live shells, finding the target in impossible conditions. And what sonorous names give them, for example, "Hyacinth", and this is a weapon.
Chrysanthemum is one of the best anti-tank systems of our time. Without even knowing its technical characteristics, any viewer will be delighted with his power.
ATGM "Chrysanthemum"
This complex was created to destroy any modern tanks, as well as those that will be created in the near future, even if they are equipped with dynamic protection. It can destroy boats, small surface and air targets at subsonic speed. Reinforced concrete fortifications may also be the target for Chrysanthemum.
This anti-tank complex differs from its analogues in a high level of protection against information interference caused by radio and infrared emitters. This is necessary, since one of the target guidance systems is based on the search for radio waves emanating from enemy equipment. Two missiles are launched at the same time, which are launched at supersonic speed. Due to the use of modern technologies and target guidance systems, shooting can be carried out in any weather conditions: with snow, rain, fog, dense smoke. That is, when the target is not visually visible.
History of creation
Installation "Chrysanthemum" has a nomenclature number PTRK 9K123. The complex was put into serial production at the Federal State Unitary Enterprise “Saratov Aggregate Plant”. But before that I had to go a long way. The first impetus was the exercise "West-81", which took place on the territory of the Belarusian military district. Ground forces showed their combat training and the effectiveness of their equipment. Two conventional warring parties converged on the battlefield. After artillery preparation, tanks went into business. They were waiting for the finished gun and anti-tank systems. But in the curtain of dust raised by artillery, they did not manage to react in time.
The Minister of Defense of the Soviet Union, Dmitry Ustinov, noticed this and turned to designer Sergei Invincible, who worked in the Kolomenskoye Design Bureau. He advised to think about how to make an anti-tank complex, which will destroy tanks in the absence of visual contact.
The principle of finding goals
A modification of “Chrysanthemum-S” has been released into the series; this complex sees everything. It has two systems that direct missiles at a target. An optical laser system works for visible purposes or after a radar system, which picks up the radiation of radio waves from technology (it does this regardless of visibility conditions and weather conditions). Two target search channels work together, which allows you to process two enemy units at once or to fire two missiles one at a time.
ATGM “Chrysanthemum-S” has a retractable antenna column, which is responsible for scanning space and transmitting targets to the crew monitor. They make a capture, and the second missile is simply sent to the same point. Based on the results of field tests, the complex can withstand five tanks at the same time, and three complexes stop up to 14 tanks, while 60% of them cannot be restored. The missile range is up to 8 km, and the supersonic flight speed allows you to get close to the target very quickly.
Rocket launcher
ATGM of this type is a unique weapon. "Chrysanthemum" does not need optical and thermal imaging aiming. Own radar station, operating in the range of 100-150 GHz, is used to detect and track the enemy in automatic mode.
The 9M123 class rocket is designed according to the usual aerodynamic design. In the rear part there is a drive and aerodynamic rudders. The wings are installed in front of the nozzle block and are arranged like the missiles of the Sturm complex. The projectile itself has various modifications that are used depending on the type of target. After all, this modern military equipment can hit not only tanks and other vehicles, but also against enemy bunkers and shelters. On 9M123-2, an extra-caliber additional warhead is installed, which breaks through dynamic armor and hits the main one, punching up to 1100-1200 mm of armor. Another modification has a thermobaric warhead, which simply burns through thick steel.
"Chrysanthemum": description, specifications
A car, a thermal imager, a simulator - everything has its own technical characteristics, as well as weapons. "Chrysanthemum" was created on the basis of BMP-3, which is immediately noticeable in appearance. Only now she carries not infantry, but a crew of two people, the rest of the place is occupied by equipment and weapons. The ammunition contains 15 thermobaric missiles or with an additional super-caliber warhead. They are stored in transport and launch containers. Each rocket weighs 46 kg, a container - 8 kg. To the left of the containers is the radar antenna.
According to technical indicators, from the anti-tank complex you can not only knock out tanks, armored personnel carriers and enemy shelters, but also ships, planes and helicopters. Designers claim that this is the most powerful weapon in the world. "Chrysanthemum" proves this every time in exercises.
The launcher uses two rockets at once, everything is charged automatically. The operator selects the type of rocket using the buttons. Here is a technique in the amount of three pieces that can repel the attack of a tank company. The launcher can also be placed on boats to sink ships.
“Chrysanthemum-S” has a high cross-country ability, maneuverability, and means of individual and collective protection in case of a poisoned or radiation-affected area. It crosses water barriers at a speed of 10 km / h, develops up to 70 km / h on the highway, and up to 45 km / h on the road. Cruising range is 600 km.
Anti-tank complex
Modern military equipment in Russia is famous for its survivability, lack of analogues, range of battle and superiority over potential opponents. The downside is that new models do not come into service so quickly, it is necessary that the old equipment work out their hours.
"Chrysanthemum-S" does not lag behind its comrades and is the most powerful land anti-tank complex in the world. High combat range and unpretentiousness to weather conditions make it indispensable. It can participate both in defense and attack. The launcher can be easily rearranged to any heavy-duty base with a carrying capacity of more than 3 tons.
There is safety in numbers
Testing of the equipment led to the conclusion that the platoon commander and battery commander should be included in the complex. This allows you to effectively work with troops, plan operations, and conduct reconnaissance in any weather, because the battery commander’s machine is equipped with a viewfinder, a thermal imaging reconnaissance device, radar, communication systems, topography, and an interference generator. The machine has a machine gun and a crew of five.