During the main stage of the strategic teachings “West-2021” at the Mulino Polygon in the Nizhny Novgorod Region, which was observed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, the B-19 Infantry combat vehicle was shown with the Epoch combat module, which turned out to be a “invisible revolution” , writes Polish edition Defence24.
The publication claims that at first glance “the Epoch” does not produce great impressions, “especially compared with the standard weapons of BMP-3, including a 100-millimeter and 30-millimeter guns. “However, a new tower is not just a 57-mm gun, but a completely new concept of weapons based on a larger spectrum of fire funds, better suitable for tasks,” writes the publication.
One of the advantages of the “era” is called the presence of an automated search system, recognition and maintenance of the enemy objects, as well as issuing the crew of the combat vehicle of the optimal proposal to simultaneously or by the alternate use of two firewood channels. The publication notes that the 57-mm gun, known as the LSHO-57 easy assault tool, is distinguished by a straight and high-speed shooting of a distance of six kilometers.
Defence24 Reminds that the “era” can also use two types of controlled missiles – Kornet complexes (for lesion of tanks) and “Bulat” (against easily-organized purposes), as well as 7.62 mm machine gun.
“According to the Russians, thanks to the support of the digital fire management system, it allows you to fight with a wide range of goals,” the publication writes.
Constructively B-19 is the chassis of the BMP-3 infantry combat vehicle, which is installed in the Epoch combat module.