In Russia, state tests of combat vehicles built on the Boomerang platform have begun. This is reported RIA News. According to the agency, they are planned to be completed by the end of this year.
At one of the military training grounds, state tests of wheeled combat vehicles on the Boomerang platform, K-16 armored personnel carriers and K-17 infantry fighting vehicles, began. In total, several combat units are involved equipment
the agency says.
According to the source, the latest armored personnel carriers and infantry fighting vehicles will undergo a variety of firing and sea trials. According to their results, new models of armored vehicles should receive the letter "O1", allowing them to start mass production.
According to open sources, the K-17 infantry fighting vehicle, created on the Boomerang platform, has a hull length of 8,8 meters and a combat weight of more than 28 tons. On the highway, it can reach speeds of up to 100 kilometers per hour, and the cruising range of the new combat vehicle is 800 kilometers.
Its main armament is the Boomerang-BM remotely controlled combat module. It is equipped with a 30mm automatic cannon and launchers for the Kornet anti-tank missile system.
One of the advantages of the Boomerang platform is multi-layer armor and enhanced mine protection.