Tank biathlon composition. Final relay race of the Tank Biathlon competition: Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, China. Further work is dedicated to the service

Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and general manager UVZ Oleg Sienko presenting awards to the winners of the tank biathlon.

Tank Biathlon-2016, held in Alabino, has come to an end. He summed up a justified and deserved result: our tanks and crews are practically out of competition.

The first competitions, which Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu proposed to regularly hold in Alabino in 2013, were held with the participation of crews from only three countries: Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia. In 2016, at the biathlon, participants from previous years met again and new ones arrived from almost two dozen countries. There are 121 teams in total, and their total number was three and a half thousand people. Compared to 2015, their number has doubled.

No complaints about tanks

Oleg Sienko in an interview with the press noted that general level professionalism is markedly different from the degree of preparedness that the military of the past years demonstrated. He also expressed the hope that in the future the corporation will be able to present crews with drivers working at UVZ. He noted that the teams had no complaints about the tanks, which is very important. When the market is full of competitors' products, this fact serves as an additional positive recommendation of the product on the market for the corporation, especially during the period of its promotion.

The Sakhalin crew of the 39th separate motorized rifle brigade won the rivalry among the army men. Its commander, Major General Ruslan Dzeitov, was proud of the victory by right, since he proved by deeds that his crew is one of the best in the world. Big country Russia honored the winners of the International Army Games "ARMY - 2016". They were greeted with congratulations and words of gratitude not only by friends and relatives, but also by the leaders of the regions, noting their skill and fighting spirit, their ability to win.

The gratitude of the command was generous, as always: the UAZ-Patriot jeeps have already become a traditional prize given by the Uralvagonzavod corporation to the first among the best. The head of the corporation, Oleg Sienko, expressed his personal gratitude to the champions and personally handed over the keys to the cars.

Oleg Sienko has been the head of NPK Uralvagonzavod for seven years. He was repeatedly awarded with government awards, has medals and orders ("For Services to the Fatherland"), three times became at the head of the list of the most best managers Russia (review by Kommersant), laureate of numerous awards in his industry.

It was he who stood at the beginning of the development and launch in the shops of the corporation "Uralvagonzavod" production line on debugging and serial production tank "Armata", as well as other new products of both military and civilian equipment.

World elite of snipers

"Tank Biathlon" has managed in a short time to gain great popularity not only in our country, but all over the world, attracting the press and spectators to the stands and to the TV screens. This is not just a tournament, but part of a lot of painstaking work in the preparation of the large-scale military games "ARMI-2016". They demonstrate the strength, fighting spirit and might of the army and provide an insight into military leadership at the international level.

Tanks go to biathlon from training grounds that are directly connected with Uralvagonzavod. As a supplier and manufacturer of tanks, its engineers, technologists and, first of all, the head Oleg Sienko, are in constant contact with the military, introducing all the achievements into the production chain modern science and technology.

Games require careful preparation, its progress and scope can be assessed if you know that only at the preliminary stage 70 thousand soldiers and specialists were involved different levels, including tank crews. There were more than three thousand of the latter in the qualifying exercises.

The number of participants at the qualifying stage of the competition increased due to changes in the rules of the Games, which was noted by the head of the combat training department of the Ground Forces, Yevgeny Poplavsky. Changes affected both the relay race and the race itself: the number of target shooting increased, and adjustments were made to the competition conditions for BMP crews.

There are 23 types of disciplines in the Games program. All kinds of troops were preparing for them and throughout Russia, as well as on three seas (Black, Baltic and Caspian), the military from the units of the marines and paratroopers competed. Snipers competed in Kazakhstan.

Oleg Sienko noted that the release of the modernized T-72B3 tanks produced by UVZ, which were prepared specifically for increased loads, was timed to coincide with these games. Compared to the previous vehicle, the tank received the most important thing - a powerful engine of 1130 hp. with. (was 840). Also installed in the car: an automatic transmission system, a panoramic device with a thermal imaging view for the commander and a motion control system that can inform in time when a particular unit is in critical mode.

During the preparation of the 2016 Games, Oleg Sienko has repeatedly received convincing evidence of the reliability and accuracy of tanks manufactured by the Uralvagonzavod corporation. Tanks driven by crews from Russia and Serbia, India and Kuwait, Mongolia and Iran, Nicaragua and Greece and other countries easily took over obstacles: concrete walls and fords, climbed the escarpment, as if shooting at targets. In total, according to the terms of the competition, it was necessary to walk from three to five kilometers, shooting at targets. The final result provided for taking into account the time for which the distance was covered, and the accuracy of the shooting. The Russian military noted that the Chinese and representatives of Kazakhstan became the most powerful rivals for them.

The winners of the current season of the Games received awards and keys from ATVs, cars and other valuable prizes from the hands of Sergei Shoigu and Oleg Sienko. But the organizers promise that next season there will be more awards. Colonel General Oleg Salyukov, Commander-in-Chief Ground Forces Russian Federation, noted that representatives of any countries will be able to participate in the Games, and equipment may come from abroad.

Durability and unpretentiousness

At least thirty specialists of the corporation took part in shifts in the process of preparing the event. Top military leaders and team leaders noted quality work Uralvagonzavod and excellent management of its head Oleg Sienko. Independent experts and heads of foreign delegations agreed that the level of biathlon training deserves the highest praise and maximum assessment, and without their work, the transition to the next stage would be impossible.

They note the improvement in the quality of the equipment and its maintenance, are impressed with the maneuverability of the tanks, as well as the irreducible level of productivity. The success of the management (and this reflects the personal success of Oleg Sienko and the team he selected) is that all obstacles, problems or discrepancies arising in the course of work did not cause meaningless disputes, but were eliminated as soon as possible.

Armored vehicles manufactured in the corporation have proven themselves from the very better side attracting everyone's attention more representatives of foreign firms and organizations. They demonstrated at the training grounds the power and coherence of control systems, reliability, unpretentiousness in conditions close to combat. A member of the Mongolian team noted that the equipment is easy to operate and does not require complex repairs if necessary.

Much cheaper than similar tanks

Almost all participants in the competition - from soldiers to generals - noted the high reliability of the tanks produced by Uralvagonzavod. Oleg Sienko also spoke about a very important detail: our vehicles are six or seven times cheaper than foreign tanks of the same level. This is if we talk about the T-72B3 tank. Another model, the T-90, is supplied to our army at a price that is 5 times lower than on the foreign market.

Oleg Salyukov also emphasized that the military more than once expressed gratitude to the specialists of Uralvagonzavod for the equipment - personally to Oleg Sienko and the entire team as a whole. He highlighted such a remarkable moment: the technique is mastered very quickly. For example, in the tank biathlon, the Azerbaijani team in target shooting showed the best time on the 72b3 tank, which speaks of excellent qualities: ease of use and excellent control system.

Oleg Sienko also noted the potential of tanks, saying that the T-72 and T-90 are much higher in terms of survivability on the battlefield, in terms of combat endurance and potential than tanks produced in other countries. And the ratio "price-quality" at the corporation "Uralvagonzavod" is beyond competition.

Further work is dedicated to the service

Noting the successes achieved, the head of the corporation emphasized in conversations and interviews with the press that the company's concern in the future lies in the field of service, since such an important export article as military equipment, including flamethrower and artillery, should not be ignored. The most important thing for those who buy it is the possibility of service.

High specifications The export potential of the corporation was assessed and noted by the trainer from Mongolia Gantsukh Erdenetsogsh, Lieutenant Batkhtsu Batgisrgal and the crew commander. UVZ General Director Oleg Sienko confirmed that one of the security components of armored vehicles is their mobility.

Russian participants and winners in biathlon expressed special gratitude not only to Oleg Sienko as an excellent leader, but also to the entire staff of UVZ. They noted the simple elegance, reliability and strength of the equipment, the victory came thanks to the skill of the crews and the quality of the armored vehicles. They also noted with satisfaction that if earlier Chinese tanks were ahead of ours in speed, now Russian tanks have left them behind.

About ARMI-2016 in numbers

• Weapon units - more than 700.
• Consumption of fuels and lubricants - about 16 thousand tons.
• Ammunition spent - 150 thousand.
• More than half a million viewers.
• Participated in the competition of driver-mechanics - more than 7 thousand.

Design features of offensive defense

If at the Games of last year Belarus and China, represented by their crews, shared the victory with Russia, then at the Games of 2016 our team was out of competition, and this is undoubtedly not only the merit of the military, but also a reflection of the fact that the corporation under the leadership of Sienko is constantly works to improve product quality.

All teams competed on Russian T-72s and BMPs, only the Chinese used their equipment. Also, Belarus used its own armored vehicles, also produced by the corporation, in some types of competitions.

Chinese equipment, as mentioned above, surpassed our tanks in speed. This year, Chinese specialists arrived in their upgraded Type 99 machine, which is equipped with elite units. Also in the Chinese army, Type 96B is used, in the design of which many technical findings of tanks are used. Soviet period... One of the Chinese military experts said that they are not inferior to the technology of Russia or the United States.

Probably, he is not familiar with such novelties of technology as "Armata", as well as T-90. These machines are also produced by a corporation headed by Sienko. The use of a laser active protection system can disable electronic systems and deprive their crews of the ability to see.

Weapons in possession combat vehicles, impressive: 125mm smoothbore cannon with coaxial machine gun, 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun. The T-99 tank is also armed with the most modern system firing.

And although Chinese tanks are equipped with the latest military technology, their cost is an order of magnitude higher than ours, they are expensive even to produce them in large quantities for the Chinese army. Therefore, Oleg Sienko rightly believes that they fall out of the list of competitors, especially since they do not surpass cars made in Russia.

The very good preparation of our crews was also noted by the head of the corporation. He said that if last year our team easily won the competition, then at this biathlon it was not an easy task to snatch victory from the hands of rivals. Sienko also noted that such a victory spurs competition, making the tasks of production workers more interesting, encouraging them to creative breakthroughs.

About the incentive to upgrade

The fact that the Games within the framework of army competitions are becoming more and more popular is undeniable, and their results are a yardstick for the decisions that many armies of the world make in their development. An example is the Belarusian team. She competed on Russian equipment and managed to get ahead of the Chinese in the semifinals. Their modernized version of the machine, the T-72BM, was produced at Uralvagonzavod back in the days when Oleg Sienko was not the head of the enterprise. The new development of the plant, a thermal imaging device for aiming fire, is its main innovation, which helped to go through all the stages of the difficult path of the competition almost perfectly.

Sienko has repeatedly emphasized that, despite the widespread opinion that it is unnecessary to modernize armies, and especially tanks, they will be a relevant component in all armies of the world for a long time to come. Therefore, new samples and modernization of machines already in production are again becoming the main ones in the list of priority tasks of the corporation. They receive worldwide recognition and new orders: an order for 200 vehicles has been placed in Algeria. The country is also considering buying a license to assemble tanks on its own territory.

Recent events in the countries of the Middle East have clearly shown that a tank is indispensable on the battlefield even in the presence of serious losses due to the use of anti-tank weapons. In addition, the tanks are tested in combat conditions, clearly demonstrating their reliability: when an American anti-tank missile hit the T-90, the tank was insignificantly damaged and was quickly restored.

This fact is perfectly understood by Sienko as the head of the corporation, constantly keeping control over how the machines are being modernized in order not only to meet international standards, but also to stay ahead of them.

Excellent technique for masters of their craft

The world level of tank building is 70% - an indicator of the work of UVZ. General Director Oleg Sienko says that the corporation is not going to concede the leadership. He is personally involved in the development of this project. He also stressed that the car, in which he personally accelerated to a speed of 80 km / h, does not tolerate dismissive or inept treatment. This car is not for those who just came to the army on conscript service, but for professionals in their field. For those for whom the army has become a daily work, who cares for the cause and knows how to handle equipment.

It is worth talking a little about a technique that can not only defend or destroy, but also build. For example, a new excavator has been developed, which the Chinese are interested in. It is being prepared for serial production next year and its cost is an order of magnitude lower than similar foreign products. And what is important, Sienko stressed, all the components are produced in Russia.

Another trading partner important for UVZ is India. The corporation signed a memorandum that the products will receive promotion and support in India. And not only military, but also civilian equipment. A trial batch of wagons has already been sent to a distant country, of which a lot will be required for the program for the development of railways.

For the domestic consumer, Uralvagonzavod delivered tram cars to the capital, significantly reducing the price - by 20%.

Sergey Petrov

Initially, 54 crews from 17 countries took part in the "Tank Biathlon-2016", which started within the framework of the International Army Games on July 30, 2016. By the day of the final, only four countries remained, which on August 13 competed in the relay that determined the best team. So, in the final of the "Tank Biathlon" competition, the teams of the Russian Federation ("green" tank), the Republic of Kazakhstan ("blue" tank), the Republic of Belarus ("yellow" tank) and the People's Republic of China ("red" tank) met.

Results of the final of "Tank Biathlon-2016"

Best time in the final international competition"Tank biathlon" was demonstrated by the Russian team, the second place was taken by the team of China, the third place was taken by the tankers from Kazakhstan. The table indicates preliminary time, without taking into account the adjustments of the referee panel. The results will be updated.

Thus, the results of "Tank Biathlon-2016" in the team competition:

Final relay in the "Tank Biathlon"

Russian Federation ("green" tank), Republic of Kazakhstan ("blue" tank), Republic of Belarus ("yellow" tank), People's Republic of China ("red" tank). July 13, 2016.

The PRC tank needed a replacement.

Referee team

The winners will be awarded a little later. And the winners of the Tank Biathlon in the individual classification (two Chinese crews, who won first and second places, and the Russian crew, which became the third), were awarded by the Commander-in-Chief of the Ground Forces, Colonel-General Oleg Salyukov, after the final relay of the Suvorov Onslaught competition.

Tank Biathlon-2016, which took place at the Alabino training ground near Moscow, as part of the international army games, ended with a victory for the Russians. Together with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, Oleg Sienko, General Director of Uralvagonzavod Corporation, presented the winners with medals and keys to modern UAZ-Patriot vehicles.

The skill of controlling combat vehicles in the "Tank Biathlon-2016" was demonstrated by 18 teams from all over the world - these are the crews of Russia, Iran, Kuwait, Angola and other countries. The winner of the competition was selected based on the results of individual races and relay races. Tankers overcame the ford, concrete walls, climbed the escarpment, hit targets, reports.

Participants and spectators of the competition gave a high assessment of the T-72B3 tank of Uralvagonzavod. “This is a trouble-free, combat-ready machine,” says the coach of the Mongolian team, Gantsukh Erdenetsogsh. - The main advantage is reliability and simplicity. It can be easily driven and, if necessary, repaired. "

“All stages of the T-72B3 are going well,” says Ivan Lagutin, head of communications of the mechanized battalion of the Republic of Belarus. - Most best tanks- these are the tanks of Uralvagonzavod ".

South African independent military affairs expert Ashton Mlynden noted how Combat vehicles UVZ is capable of maneuvering quickly and for a long time.

The newcomers of the competition, the crew of Azerbaijan, were also satisfied. The coach and team captain Bakhtyar Mamedov and Rashat Atakshaev noted the successful modernization of the T-72A tank, for which they thank Uralvagonzavod. “The car has become stronger. A powerful motor, another radio station, an improved control system, which has a positive effect on hitting accuracy. The tank is now more comfortable. "

Also, the participants of the competition noted the organization of the work of the Uralvagonzavod in biathlon. More than 30 specialists from Uralvagonzavod were involved in servicing vehicles and training crews. “Last year we were unable to pass the ford,” says Colonel, head of the Serbian delegation Dragan Boic. - This year there were no such problems. Now we have close cooperation with UVZ specialists. Each question that arises is resolved in 5-10 minutes. Without the employees of the corporation, our crew would not have been able to proceed to the next stages. "

The Commander-in-Chief of the Land Forces of the Russian Federation, Colonel-General Oleg Salyukov thanks Uralvagonzavod for cooperation and quality work. He drew attention to the fact that compared to last year technical support on the part of the corporation has grown many times over. “Until now, the Chinese tank has shown very good results. All crews use our equipment, except for the Chinese team, they use their own equipment and are advantageously superior in speed. Now we are ahead of them. "

“This year, tank biathlon participants have reached a more professional level,” emphasizes Oleg Sienko, General Director of Uralvagonzavod Corporation. - There are many worthy rivals, including the crews of Belarus, Kazakhstan, India, Venezuela, as well as a team from China that participated in their own vehicles. I hope that next year, at least, if not in speeches, then in demonstration performances, the crews of the UVZ corporation will perform. "

Tank Biathlon 2016, which took place at the Alabino training ground near Moscow, as part of the international army games, ended with a victory for the Russians. Together with the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Sergei Shoigu, Oleg Sienko, the general director of the Uralvagonzavod corporation, presented the winners with medals and keys to modern UAZ-patriot vehicles.

The skill of controlling combat vehicles in the "Tank Biathlon-2016" was demonstrated by 18 teams from all over the world - these are the crews of Russia, Iran, Kuwait, Angola and other countries. The winner of the competition was selected based on the results of individual races and relay races. Tankers overcame the ford, concrete walls, climbed the escarpment, hit targets.
Participants and spectators of the competition gave a high assessment of the T-72B3 tank of Uralvagonzavod. “This is a trouble-free, combat-ready machine,” says the coach of the Mongolian team, Gantsukh Erdenetsogsh. - The main advantage is reliability and simplicity. It can be easily driven and, if necessary, repaired. "

“All stages of the T-72B3 are going well,” says Ivan Lagutin, head of communications of the mechanized battalion of the Republic of Belarus. "The best tanks are those of the Uralvagonzavod."
Ashton Mlinden, an independent expert on South African military affairs, noted how UVZ's military equipment is capable of maneuvering quickly and for a long time.
The newcomers of the competition, the crew of Azerbaijan, were also satisfied. The coach and team captain Bakhtyar Mamedov and Rashat Atakshaev noted the successful modernization of the T-72A tank, for which they thank Uralvagonzavod. “The car has become stronger. A powerful motor, another radio station, an improved control system, which has a positive effect on hitting accuracy. The tank is now more comfortable. "

Also, the participants of the competition noted the organization of the work of the Uralvagonzavod in biathlon. More than 30 specialists from Uralvagonzavod were involved in servicing vehicles and training crews. “Last year we were unable to pass the ford,” says Colonel, head of the Serbian delegation Dragan Boic. - This year there were no such problems. Now we have close cooperation with UVZ specialists. Each issue that arises is resolved in 5-10 minutes. Without the employees of the corporation, our crew would not have been able to move on to the next stages. "
The Commander-in-Chief of the Land Forces of the Russian Federation, Colonel-General Oleg Salyukov thanks Uralvagonzavod for cooperation and quality work. He drew attention to the fact that compared to last year, the technical support from the corporation has grown many times over. “Until now, the Chinese tank has shown very good results. All crews use our equipment, except for the Chinese team - they use their own equipment, and surpassed favorably in speed. Now we are ahead of them. "
“This year the participants of the tank biathlon,” emphasizes Oleg Sienko, general director of the Uralvagonzavod corporation, “have reached a more professional level. There are many worthy rivals, including the crews of Belarus, Kazakhstan, India, Venezuela, as well as a team from China that participated in their own vehicles. I hope that next year, at least, if not in speeches, then in demonstration performances, the crews of the UVZ corporation will perform. "