The armor of the future soldier-Russian army 6B45 body armor and 6B45-1 armor reinforcement system - Knowledge - China Hengtai Group Co., Ltd (2024)

Beginning in 2014, Army began to distribute a new generation of "Warrior 2" (Ратник-2) individual soldier system. The 6B45 body armor is used as the core equipment in the protection subsystem of this individual equipment system. In recent years, its performance in hotspots can be said to be remarkable. The 6B43 body armor of the soldier 1 system and the 6B23 body armor of the Balmica system are gradually being replaced within the army. The plan is to finally realize the universal deployment of field troops throughout the army.

   body armor adopts a modular design, which can be equipped with additional protective accessories such as arm guards and crotch guards. The vest is sewn with a large number of molle carrying strips, which can be installed on the sub-bag of the 6sh117 combat carrying gear to realize the integration of carrying and defense.

On the front, pay attention to the cylindrical sponges on both sides, so that it is convenient to buffer the recoil of the butt according to the gun.

On the back, you can see that the handle is designed for pulling

   This basic suit is a version issued by most infantry units. There are no other accessories, only the vest body and two standard five-level bulletproof flaps. The vest body is equipped with an aramid protective layer to prevent cold weapons from hacking, and at the same time withstand the impact of 1.0-1.1 grams of fragments at a maximum speed of 550 meters per second. Under normal circumstances, the troops use the version equipped with the standard five-level flapper. This version of the 6B45 body armor can protect 7N24 armor-piercing bullets fired by AK74 rifles within 10 meters of 5.56x45mm NATO bullets, and 57-BZ- fired by AKM rifles. 231 armor-piercing rounds and 57-N-323S steel core rounds fired by SVD sniper rifles. The version with the 6B45-1 armor enhancement suit can reach the standard level 6 protection level, defend against the 7N13 armor-piercing shells of the SVD sniper rifle within 10 meters, and can protect against .338 sniper shells fired at a distance of 300 meters.

The body armor fabric adopts the fabric product of the local company Mogotex, which has the function of waterproof and flame retardant. At the same time, the surface is coated with anti-infrared coating, which can effectively cope with the reconnaissance of night vision equipment. The camouflage adopts the unique EMR digital camouflage, which is called the little green man camouflage by domestic military fans.

   The overall weight of the 6B45 is 7.8 kg (with five-level bullet-proof panels) similar to my country's Type 06 Special Forces body armor (9 kg). The US military's IOTV body armor weighs 14 kg after installing the front and rear panels and double-sided waist panels. In contrast, 6B45 is already at a relatively lightweight level.

   And the 6B45 body armor also changed the made silly and big black impression. The detail design reflects the designer's intentions. In addition to the pads and handles mentioned above, it also inherits the traditional sponge cushion design of Soviet body armor, and is combined with a Velcro buckle, which can be removed or replaced. This design can effectively absorb the kinetic energy of the bullet after the vest is shot, and reduce the secondary damage. At the same time, the concave-convex design is convenient for ventilation, and it is more comfortable to wear in hot weather.

At the tail vertebra, the 6B45 body armor is equipped with a tail vertebra protective plate, which obviously absorbs the lessons of life-long paraplegia after the inadequate protection of the US military body armor at the tail vertebra caused some soldiers to be shot. I have to say that with this board, I feel more at ease. And this caudal vertebra insert plate can also be used as a side waist guard or crotch guard, obviously to enhance the versatility and facilitate protection. The 6B45, which is equipped with double waist guards, crotch guards and lumbar guards, is called 6B45-1.

Caudal guard board compartment

   The bulletproof board in the armor reinforcement attachment. The material of this board is the same as that of the chest plate back plate. It is a composite material board, not a simple ceramic board. The shelf life is 10 years, and the design is 6B43 6B45 general style.

The sso member of the Special Warfare Center of the General Staff in Syria pay attention to the raised waist, and its 6B45 body armor is obviously equipped with armor reinforcement components.

   The distribution targets of 6B45-1 are mainly urban street fighters, vehicle heavy weapon operators, and special forces and other combatants who are highly exposed to enemy fire. The distribution volume is not large.

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   Of course, with the consistent temperament of the army, no matter how good things are designed, there will always be various minor problems-such as the buckle is not durable.

After the army entered Syria in 2015, due to the hot desert environment in Syria, the grassroots responded that they needed a body armor that is more adapted to the tropical climate. This body armor made its debut at the Moscow Military Equipment Expo in December 2015. In the Battle of Palmyra in April 2016, the Syrian customized version of the 6B45 body armor made its debut.

   The Syrian version of the 6B45 is not much different from the ordinary 6B45 in appearance. The main difference is the fabric and the bulletproof board. Techinocom specifically requested MOGOTEX to customize nylon fabrics of the same color as the military's tropical overalls, and used them in the production of 6B45. The board with the 6B45 tropical version is a tan composite board, which is lighter than the ordinary black board, and its lifespan will not be significantly reduced in high temperature environments. However, due to the rarity of Syrian customized products, the amount of outflow of this kind of inserts is very small, and the author has no physical objects in his hands. Therefore, no further evaluation

   In general, the 6B45, as the second generation of the army's massively distributed vest, has basically reached a balance between lightweight and protection. Cooperating with the 6sh117 combat carrier provides a wealth of expandability. It is now being promoted quickly in the entire army. The first-line troops (airborne, naval infantry, and army guards) have basically been replaced, and the second-line troops are gradually being promoted. The new type of body armor effectively improves the soldier's battlefield survivability. It has broadened its selection channels and enhanced equipment autonomy to further enhance its ability to complete tasks. It is a piece of equipment worth learning from our military equipment department.

The armor of the future soldier-Russian army 6B45 body armor and 6B45-1 armor reinforcement system - Knowledge - China Hengtai Group Co., Ltd (2024)
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