BMP "Atom": review, specifications, description and reviews

Russia today is a world-wide leader in the manufacture of weapons and armored vehicles.

Thus, the Scientific and Production Corporation Uralvagonzavod is one of the main production facilities for the defense industry. The corporation consists of more than 30 different industrial enterprises, various research institutes and design offices both in Russia and in European countries.

So, on the basis of this corporation the concept project of the Atom BMP has been developed for a long time. This project involved not only the Russian side, but also French specialists from Renault Truck Defense.

Features

According to the head of the development department, the project was intended for participation in the international exhibition of military equipment and ammunition, which in 2013 was held in Nizhny Tagil. The first prototype is a joint project.

At the Atom BMP was installed a module with an automatic cannon caliber of 57 mm. As the developers assure, it has excellent ballistic characteristics. There is an opportunity to fire on targets, the distance to which is three times that available for 30-millimeter weapons, which equip similar wheeled vehicles in all countries of the world.

One can also highlight one more feature. This development is completely built on the chassis, created by partners from France. The chassis is reliable, fully meets all modern requirements. For example, the chassis has improved mine-resistance characteristics.

Results of the exhibition

BMP "Atom" at the exhibition in Nizhny Tagil caused genuine interest among all who saw the prototype. Today you can see the images of the car here.

So, in these photos you can see an unknown car on a wheeled platform. The wheel formula is 8x8. This object unknown to the public was reliably removed from prying eyes by tarpaulin.

Those who understand military equipment, they assumed that before them a French model with a tower from BMP-3. However, it later emerged: this is nothing but a new development. For the first time in the history of the defense industry, the domestic enterprise, together with colleagues from abroad, joined forces and were able to develop a promising model and then jointly promote it to world markets.

BMP "Atom" - characteristics

French specialists specially for this machine provided the chassis on eight wheels, as well as the body from the production model VBCI. The Russian side, in turn, installed a combat model with a rotating turret on the platform .

Experts expect that on the basis of this machine in the future will create a whole family of different defense equipment.

The wheelbase can move even over rough terrain at a speed of more than 100 km / h. Also, the car swims perfectly, and its power reserve is enough to overcome more than 750 km.

The weight characteristics of the heaviest armored car on this platform, according to experts, can be 32 tons. In order for Atom to be sufficiently mobile and powerful, it is equipped with a Renault engine. Its power is 600 hp, and it works in conjunction with automatic transmission. However, if customers so desire, it is possible to complete this model with multifuel engines of domestic production, which differ even higher power indicators.

During the construction of this concept, developers are taking a set of measures that are designed to significantly improve the survivability of this car. So, the case will be made block, the level of protection against mines will be higher, and the model will not be affected by portable anti-tank weapons.

It should be noted that a 57-millimeter cannon is planned to be used as a weapon in the Atom BMP. The choice of caliber in this case is not an accident. This weapon (more precisely, ammunition to this gun) is able to destroy all existing models of armored light vehicles from world manufacturers, as well as some battle tanks.

Tactico-technical characteristics of heavy BMP Atom

So, BMP can move on different types of terrain with a speed of up to 100 km / h. The power reserve is enough for 750 kilometers. The model is equipped with automatic transmission, an independent suspension system, as well as a set of equipment for overcoming water obstacles. This is what concerns the indicators for mobility.

Viability is ensured by the following set of characteristics. So, ballistic defense is raised to the fifth level. The body of the bearing type, created by the block principle, is made of special armor steel. The tires were designed in such a way that if possible accidental puncture the BMP could move and carry out combat missions. There are also possibilities for mounting anti-cumulative screens, active protection system, radiation prevention system. The case is reliably protected from all types of weapons of mass destruction.

Main characteristics

The length of the BMP is 8.2 meters, width - 3 meters, height - 2.5 meters. The body is designed for eleven seats. The total weight is up to 32 tons. The entrance is organized in the rear ramp, and you can get into the cockpit and exit it through the four sunroofs.

Combat characteristics

The gun can effectively shoot and hit targets at a distance of 6 kilometers. As for the rate of fire, it is up to 140 rounds per minute. The gun provides a wide range of aiming angles.

Russia's sanctions are not a hindrance

So, due to the sanctions applied to our country, the French partners refused further cooperation on the BMP (the Atom project). But this did not stop to find new partners in our country.

As the project director says, the new machine will be completely domestic production. By the way, in 2015 the technique was demonstrated in full working order at the exhibition in Abu Dhabi. The new infantry fighting vehicle managed to hit spectators and specialists.

Technology of the future

Yes, that's what its developers say about this machine. Experts are sure that it will be able to occupy a worthy place in the armament not only of Russia but also of many other states.

So, we found out what the Atom's BMP has technical characteristics and how different it is from its predecessors.