Russian scientists and engineers have begun to create the third generation of combat equipment.
The "TsNIITOCHMASH" developed combat equipment "Ratnik", but now the Klimovsk specialists have come up with something completely new. Combat equipment
Ratnik-3 includes a titanium exoskeleton that will increase physical strength and endurance, a scaly body armor, a camouflage uniform that can adapt to weather conditions, an armored helmet with a flashlight, display and night vision device, as well as shoes with explosive sensors.
The division into generations of this equipment is rather arbitrary. Rather, it reflects not specific time-bound milestones, but an overall refinement and improvement process. Considering that the service life of the "Ratnik" is five years, with such an interval we should wait for the update, that is, closer to 2020.
What will happen in Ratnik-2 in the near future?
First, the system of recognition "friend or foe" for both combat vehicles and soldiers. This will allow you to avoid friendly fire on your own, and indeed, to better understand what is happening on the battlefield.
Secondly, it is possible that by this time the production of cardiovisors, announced at the Army-2016 forum, will be established. This device allows real-time recording of ECG readings, heart rate, respiratory movements, temperature. Based on this data, the commander can have an idea of the physical and emotional state of his soldiers.
Thirdly, the time of aramid fabrics is coming to an end and they are being replaced by more practical and durable high molecular weight polyethylene.
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