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, 77? The Field howitzer 77 (FH77) is a towed 155 mm artillery piece can be in two versions A and B. The FH77 B has a longer maximum range and can fire standard NATO artillery rounds.
? It has an on-mount auxiliary power unit that gives the system its self-propelled capability and supplies power to the hydraulically supported operations, making it easy to handle. It also has the unique advantage of having a fully integrated land navigation system that gives the coordinates of the gun position and automatic alignment of the barrel.
? The FH77 B is now integrated with a 6x6 all-terrain vehicle making it an extremely powerful, highly mobile artillery system. It's into-action time is less than 50 sec.
77? The gun has a range of 30 km, it can fire 3 rounds within 13 sec and has sustained rate of fire of 8 r.p.m.
? On the move the gun crew is transported in an armoured cabin.

 


Lesson 26 Armor Materiel

< Active terms and expressions

 

armor materiel
armored vehicle (armd veh)
main battle tank (MBT) ()
armor ; (); ;
crew
firepower ; ;
shock effect ;
Chobham spaced armor
range finder (RF) laser ~ ~
range finder
thermal-imaging night sight
digital ballistic computer
kill probability
tank 1. 2. ; ;
suspension
turret
nuclear-chemical-biological protection system
commanders independent thermal viewer (CITV) ( )
independent commanders weapon station
position navigation equipment ( )
digital data bus
radio interface unit
Infrared (IR) ()
forward looking infrared sight
horsepower (hp) (..)
gas turbine engine
transmission
hydrokinetic transmission
gear
forward gear
reverse gear
tactical cruising range ( )
miles per hour (mph)
smooth bore
hull
reactive armor
panel display
thermal management system (TMS)
commander's integrated display
infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) ()
full-tracked
armored personnel carrier (APC) ()
acceleration
commander (comdr)
gunner (G)
driver (dvr) -
cavalry fighting vehicle (CFV) syn. scout vehicle ()
chassis ;
dismount ; ; ( )
firing port
air transportable ;
cargo ; ;

 

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to provide mobile firepower of armored formations
to close with and destroy any opposing armored fighting vehicle - ,
gun stabilization for shooting on the move
to be in service
to enhance survivability
to provide various warnings and cautions
cross-country speed
to carry infantrymen on the battlefield

 

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Armor materiel

The main armored vehicles of the US Armor are tanks and IFVs.

M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank (MBT) is the namesake of the late General Creighton W. Abrams. It is the backbone of the Armored Forces of the United States military, and several of US allies as well. The purpose of this vehicle is to provide mobile firepower of armored formationsfor successfully close with and destroy any opposing armored fighting vehicle in the world, while providing protection for its crew in any conceivable combat environment. It is capable of engaging the enemy in any weather, day or night on the multi-dimensional, non-linear battlefield using its firepower, maneuver, and shock effect. The Abrams Tank System synchronizes its high tempo, distributed maneuver via its digitized situational awareness and the fusion of onboard and remote battlefield sensors. Chobham spaced armor resolved the problem of protection versus mobility. A sophisticated fire control system provided main gun stabilization for shooting on the move and a precise laser range finder, thermal-imaging night sights, and a digital ballistic computer solved the gunnery problem.

The MlA1 had improved armor and a 120 mm main gun that had increased range and kill probability. Three versions of the Abrams tank are currently in service: the original M1 model, dating from the early 1980s, and two newer versions, designated M1A1 and M1A2. The M1A1 series, produced from 1985 through 1993, replaced the M1s 105 mm main gun with a 120 mm gun and incorporated numerous other enhancements, including an improved suspension, a new turret, increased armor protection, and a nuclear-chemical-biological protection system. The newer M1A2 series includes all of the M1A1 features plus a commanders independent thermal viewer, an independent commanders weapon station, position navigation equipment, and a digital data bus and radio interface unit providing a common picture among M1A2s on the battlefield.

In lieu of new production, the Army is upgrading approximately 1,000 older M1 tanks to the M1A2 configuration. The Army also initiated a modification program for the M1A2 to enhance its digital command and control capabilities and to add the second generation forward looking infrared sights to improve the tank's fight ability and lethality during limited visibility. The M1 series tank is equipped with a 1500 horsepower Lycoming Textron gas turbine engine coupled to an Allison hydrokinetic transmission with four forward and two reverse gears. Its tactical cruising range is approximately 275 miles. Despite its weight, the M1 can attain a top speed of nearly 45 miles per hour. The main armament is a 120 mm smooth bore cannon. It has day/night fire on the move capability. Both the fuel and ammunition are compartmented to enhance survivability. The hull and turret are protected by advanced armor similar to the Chobham armor developed by the British Ministry of Defense. When required, the Abrams may be fitted with " reactive armor " to thwart armor-defeating munitions. The M1A2 tank provides various warnings and cautions to crewmembers in the case of an NBC system problem. These warnings and cautions are displayed visually at the commander's integrated display and at the driver's integrated display.

The M1A2 SEP (System Enhancement Package) is the digital battlefield centerpiece for Army XXI. It is the heavy force vehicle that will lead Armor to the Future Combat System. The M1A2 SEP is an improved version of the M1A2. It contains numerous improvements in command and control, lethality and reliability. The SEP includes improved processors, color and high resolution flat panel displays, increased memory capacity, user friendly soldier machine interface and an open operating system that will allow for future growth. Major improvements include the integration of the second generation forward looking infrared sight, the under armor auxiliary power unit and a thermal management system.

Armored Vehicles

M2 Infantry Fighting Vehicle is a fully tracked, lightly armored vehicle that offers significant improvements over the M113 series of armored personnel carriers. The M2 possesses greater power, greater acceleration, and an advanced suspension for a significant increase in cross-country speed. Like the M113, the primary purpose of the M2 is to carry infantryman on the battlefield, and transport and support them with fire if necessary. The M2 Bradley carries a crew of three (Commander, Gunner & Driver) and a six-man Infantry section into combat.

M3 Cavalry Fighting Vehicle is exactly the same chassis as the M2 IFV with some minor internal differences. The M3 is a cavalry/scout vehicle, instead of carrying 6 dismounts in the payload compartment; the M3 carries a pair of scouts, additional radios, ammunition, and TOW and Dragon or Javelin missile rounds. In fact, the only noticeable differences between the M2 and the M3 are that the external firing ports for the squad M16s are absent on the M3.

M113 A1 Armored Personnel Carrier is a lightly armored full tracked air transportable personnel carrier designed to carry personnel and certain types of cargo. The M113A3, full-tracked armored personnel carrier provides protected transportation and cross country mobility for personnel and cargo. It carries 11 infantry personnel in addition to the vehicle driver and track commander. It is capable of sustained speeds of 41 mph on level roads.

 

s Answer the questions

1. What is the backbone of the Armored Forces of the United States?

2. What is tank capable of?

3. What versions of the Abrams tank are currently in service?

4. What is the M1A1 series?

5. What is the difference between M1A1 and M1A2 series?

6. What members does the tank crew consist of?

7. What other armored vehicles do you know?

> Read, decipher and translate abbreviations

armd veh; MBT; CITV; FLIR; mph; SEP; FCS; TMS; IFV; APC; comdr; G; dvr; CFV;

 

  N O Translate into Ukrainian

Armor materiel; main battle tank; crew; shock effect; laser range finder; digital ballistic computer; tank; turret; commanders independent thermal viewer; position navigation equipment; radio interface unit; forward looking infrared sight; gas turbine engine; forward gear; tactical cruising range; smooth bore; reactive armor; digital battlefield centerpiece; Future Combat System; panel display; under armor auxiliary power unit; commander's integrated display; full-tracked; acceleration; gunner; cavalry fighting vehicle; cavalry/scout vehicle; firing port; cargo; on level roads; to close with and destroy any opposing armored fighting vehicle; to be in service; to provide various warnings and cautions; to carry infantrymen on the battlefield; conceivable combat environment; versus; configuration; limited visibility; improved processor; memory capacity; open operating system; minor internal differences; time frame; to engage the enemy in any weather, day or night on the multi-dimensional, non-linear battlefield; to solve the gunnery problem; to increase armor protection; to initiate a modification program; to improve the tank's fight ability and lethality during limited visibility; to attain a top speed; to thwart armor-defeating munitions; to possess greater power; to be namesake of sb.

 

  N O Translate into English

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ó N O Translate quickly

; armored vehicle; ; armor; ; firepower; ; Chobham spaced armor; ; thermal-imaging night sight; ; kill probability; ; suspension; ; nuclear-chemical-biological protection system; ( ) ; independent commanders weapon station; ; digital data bus; ; upgrading; ; horsepower; ; hydrokinetic transmission; ; reverse gear; ( ); miles per hour; ; hull; ; system enhancement package; ; heavy force vehicle; ; improvements in command and control; ; operating system; ; thermal management system; ; infantry fighting vehicle; ; armored personnel carrier; ; commander; ; driver; ; chassis; ; dismount; ; air transportable; ; ; to provide mobile firepower for armored formations; - , ; gun stabilization for shooting on the move; ; to enhance survivability; ; to increase in cross-country speed; ; digitized situational awareness; ; fusion of onboard and remote battlefield sensors; ; in lieu of new production; ; enhancement; ; British Ministry of Defense; ; color and high resolution flat panel display; ; soldier machine interface; ; future growth; ; payload compartment; ; to provide protection; - , , , ; to synchronize the high tempo and distributed maneuver; ; to incorporate numerous other enhancements; ; to provide a common picture on the battlefield; ; to enhance digital command and control capabilities; 璺; to attain a top speed; ; to thwart armor-defeating munitions; ; to possess greater power; ; to be namesake of sb.

 

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electro-slag refined (ESR) steel
armour piercing fin-stabilised discarding sabot (APFSDS) round
high explosive squash head (HESH) round
armour piercing depleted uranium penetrator round
antiaircraft machine gun
commanders cupola
Battlefield Information Control System
smoke grenade discharger
image-intensifying Passive Driving Periscope (PDP) -
depleted uranium armour
automatic target cueing
eyepiece of the gunner's sight
coaxial machine gun
torsion bar suspension
all-welded cast steel turret
negotiate fording
stabilized in two axes
ammunition stowage ;
multilayer armor
effective automatic rapid fire extinguishing system
water fording kit
semi-combustible cartridge

 

N Translate at sight

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M2 and M3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle Systems (BFVS)

The M2/M3 BFVS family consists of infantry fighting vehicles, the cavalry fighting vehicles and derivatives ( ) of these vehicles including: Bradley fire support team vehicles ( ) and the command group vehicle (- ) variants.

The mission of the BFV is to provide mobile protected transport of an infantry squad to critical points ( ) on the battlefield and to perform cavalry scout missions. The BFVS will also provide overmatching fires ( ( )) to support dismounted infantry and to suppress or defeat enemy tanks and other fighting vehicles.

The BFV is a fully armored, fully tracked vehicle designed to carry mechanized infantry into close contact with the enemy. It possesses sufficient cross-country mobility to keep up with the Abrams main battle tank, medium and long-range firepower capable of defeating any vehicle on the battlefield, and is adequately armored to protect the crew from artillery and small arms threats.

The Bradley is able to close with and destroy enemy forces in support of mounted and dismounted infantry and cavalry combat operations. The BFV family currently consists of two vehicles: the M2 infantry fighting vehicle and the M3 cavalry fighting vehicle. Just as with its predecessor, the M113 family, the Bradley will eventually be the platform for a wide range of support vehicles ( ).

Initially the Bradley was protected against 14.5 mm projectiles on all sides. The M2A2 provided protection against 30 mm projectiles on all sides, and added spall liners ( ). The M2A3 added titanium roof armor. The BFV, while having better armor protection than the M113, lacks adequate armor protection to withstand medium to heavy ATGM fire ( ). Man-portable anti-tank and anti-vehicular weapons such as the rocket propelled grenade (RPG-7) ( ) are capable of penetrating 12 inches of steel.

The Bradleys main armament is the M242 25 mm "Bushmaster" chain gun ( ), manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. The M242 has a single barrel with an integrated dual-feed mechanism ( ) and remote ammunition selection. Either armor piercing (AP) or high explosive (HE) ammunition may be selected with the flick of a switch. The Gunner may select from single or multiple shot modes. The standard rate of fire is 200 rounds per minute, and has a range of 2,000 meters (depending on the ammunition used). A wide range of ammunition has been developed for this weapon, making it capable of defeating the majority of armored vehicles it is likely to encounter (), up to and including some main battle tanks. The M240C machine gun, mounted to right of the Bushmaster, fires 7.62 mm rounds.

When facing heavier enemy armor the Bradley relies on the TOW Anti-Tank Missile, manufactured by the Hughes Aircraft. Launched from a smooth tube launcher, the missiles wings and tail fins are folded inside its body until launch. Two of these missiles are carried ready to fire in a collapsible, armored launch rack ( ) on the left of the turret. The Bradley must stop in order to fire these missiles, which are then reloaded by the infantrymen in the back of the vehicle, using a special hatch which provides armor protection during the reload operation. The missile is equipped with a massive shaped charge () high explosive warhead and is propelled by a two-stage solid propellant motor. The range of the TOW missile is nearly 4 kilometers and the missile will reach a speed of almost Mach 1 on its way to the target. This weapon is capable of destroying any armored vehicle in existence today and is deadly accurate.

 

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³ (cross-country capacity) (durability), (air transportable and droppable), (firmness) 쳿. -9982. (baseline vehicle) -10972 2- 4- (two/four-seated cabin) , , 8 .

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- ? To effectively employ a tank, the leader must know the next specific capabilities and limitations: mobility, firepower, protection.
, - , ? The tanks' mobility comes from their ability to move fast either on or off the road. The ability to cross ditches; to ford streams and shallow rivers; and to push through small trees, vegetation, and limited obstructions allows tanks to move effectively in various types of terrain.
? Yes. Sure.During cold weather or when thermal night sights or radios are used, the tanks' engines must be run at least 30 minutes every 2 to 4 hours to keep the tanks' batteries charged. Because tanks lack bridging equipment, they can only cross bodies of water less than 4 feet deep.
, ? The tank's main gun is accurate and lethal at ranges out to 2,500 meters. The stabilized gun allows effective fires even when the tank is moving cross-country. The tank's ability to acquire targets exceeds that of all other infantry battalion systems.
³, , . ? The tank is vulnerable from the flanks, top, and rear to lighter antitank weapons and especially to hand-held antitank weapons. The top is also vulnerable to precision-guided munitions (artillery or air-delivered). Antitank mines can destroy or disable the vehicle. However, fighting with their hatches closed reduces the crew's ability to see, acquire, and engage targets.

 

 






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