Ukraine vs Russia conflict

Various Russian military systems are recognized as capable of weakening Ukraine’s defenses. Photo/Reuters

MOSCOW – Since the massive invasion Russia to Ukraine in February 2022, the Kremlin has had to adjust its battle strategy as its forces have struggled to break fierce Ukrainian resistance and suffered heavy losses.

Since then, Russia has turned to both modern and vintage Soviet military equipment to try to turn the tide.

Here are the 4 main military systems Russia uses to do this, from the Ka-52 attack helicopter to the Lancet drone.

1. Helicopter Serang Ka-52 “Alligator”

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The Ka-52 is one of the best and most maneuverable attack helicopters in the world.

Airforce Technology reports that the helicopter is capable of reaching speeds of up to 300 km per hour and is armed with a 30 mm cannon.

The aircraft can also be equipped with VIKHR anti-tank missiles, ATAKA missiles, B8V-20 rocket launchers and IGLA-V anti-aircraft missiles.

The aircraft’s coaxial main rotor adds to its maneuverability and allows it to hover at higher altitudes than single main rotor helicopters.

“In contrast to single main rotor designs that distribute power to the main and tail rotors, all power for the coaxial rotor is used for vertical thrust. Thus, no power is wasted for anti-torque or directional control,” according to the NASA Technical Report. “The saved power helps coaxial rotors reach higher altitudes than single-rotor helicopters.”

2023-09-24 16:23:23
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Russia has used up a lot of bullets and tanks during the war with Ukraine. Photo/Reuters

MOSCOW – Russia may be able to increase artillery production in the next few years to around 2 million shells per year. Moscow could increase that production by about twice as much as previous estimates by Western countries.

“But Russia is still far from meeting the needs of Moscow’s war in Ukraine,” said a Western official, quoted by Reuters.

The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, estimated Russia fired between 10 million and 11 million rounds last year in Ukraine. Moscow launched its invasion in February 2022.

“That’s the difficulty they’re facing,” the official told a small group of journalists.

“If you put out 10 million rounds last year and you’re in the middle of the fight and you can only make 1 to 2 million rounds a year, I don’t think that’s a strong position.”

Other Russian investments in the defense sector also allow Moscow to produce nearly 200 tanks per year, double previous Western estimates. But it also, the official said, is far from what is needed after suffering heavy losses in Ukraine.

“When you lose 2,000 tanks, you have a decade before you start,” the official said. He added that Russia had also lost 4,000 armored fighting vehicles, more than 100 aircraft and suffered 270,000 casualties in the conflict, including both troops killed and wounded.

The Russian Embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

2023-09-09 11:42:45
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