The Concern plans to modernize first-generation adjustable artillery weapons systems “TEHMI” Rostec State Corporation. These intentions were announced at a scientific and technical conference by the General Director of the Bakhirev Machine-Building Institute Alexander Gordyukhin. The details of the project have not yet been disclosed., but worth explaining, what do they represent “Daredevil” and “Centimeter”.
These are complexes, capable of quickly hitting targets using laser guidance, doing alone, with a maximum of three shells. They are designed to destroy armored vehicles, launchers, artillery systems, control and communication points, bridges, crossings and defensive structures.
For “Daredevil” the 240-mm artillery mine 3F5 of the same name is used. And for a centimeter – 152-millimeter howitzer shell.
They were created in the early 1980s. The development is based on the Russian concept of impulse correction RCIC.
Ammunition “Daredevil” and “A centimeter” equipped with jet powder impulse engines. When approaching the target (for 20-600 m) engines correct the trajectory of the projectile. Pointing time “Daredevil” takes 0,1-0,3 seconds, and the sighting range reaches 3600-9200 m. IN “A centimeter” – 0,5-3 seconds and 300-7000 m.
Both complexes performed well in the Afghan and Chechen wars. for example, at 1985 year “Daredevil” with one hit destroyed a dilapidated fortress in the foothills of Pokhvalonkok, where the group of militants settled down.
And although it is unknown, what will the modernization of the complexes consist of?, It can be assumed, that we are talking about their automation. For now, their work is completely dependent on spotters. They are forced to carry 18-kilogram rangefinders and other heavy equipment and calculate shooting parameters on a laptop, transmits the RG-Force
