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Shoigu and Sienko awarded the winners of the "Tank Biathlon"

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and general director Uralvagonzavod corporation Oleg Sienko presented awards to the winners of Tank Biathlon -2016, which was held as part of the international army games at the Alabino training ground near Moscow and ended with the victory of the Russians. According to the site in the press service of Uralvagonzavod, the winners, in addition to medals, also received the keys to the UAZ-Patriot cars.

In "Tank Biathlon-2016" 18 teams from all over the world took part, in particular 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 onto the escarpment and fired at targets.

Competitions were held on T-72B3 tanks from Uralvagonzavod. “This is a reliable, efficient vehicle,” the coach of the Mongolian team Gantsukh Erdenetsogsh shared his impressions about the tank. - The main advantage is reliability and simplicity. It can be easily driven and, if necessary, repaired. " South African independent military affairs expert Ashton Mlynden noted the tank's excellent maneuverability.

Also, the participants of the competition appreciated the work of Uralvagonzavod specialists during the biathlon. It should be noted that more than 30 UVZ specialists were involved in servicing the vehicles and training the crews. “Last year we were unable to pass the ford,” says the 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 Russia, Colonel-General Oleg Salyukov thanked Uralvagonzavod for the high-quality work and drew attention to the fact that compared with last year technical support on the part of UVZ it has grown many times over: “Until now, the Chinese tank has shown very good results. All crews use our vehicles, except for the Chinese team. They - on their own technique and advantageously superior in speed. Now we are ahead of them. "

The general director of the corporation, Oleg Sienko, noted that this year the participants in the tank biathlon 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, ”Sienko noted.

"Armor is strong and our tanks are fast" - these famous lines from the "March of Soviet Tankmen", written back in 1938, have not lost their relevance today when summing up the results of the International Tank Biathlon, held at the Alabine training ground near Moscow as part of the International Army Games -2016. Russian military specialists once again demonstrated their masterly possession of armored vehicles and won a well-deserved victory in the final of the relay, leaving behind the most experienced crews from China, Kazakhstan and Belarus. The intensity of the struggle at all stages of the competition sometimes exceeded the Brazilian Olympic passions, as evidenced by tens of thousands of spectators in the stands of the tankodrome (only about 25 thousand guests were present at the final) and millions of television fans. The “founding father” of this military-applied sport, Russian Defense Minister General of the Army Sergei Shoigu, Chief of the General Staff General of the Army Valery Gerasimov, hundreds of Russian and foreign military leaders and military experts watched the decisive battle with great attention and undisguised excitement.

The geography of the countries participating in the world tank biathlon championship (this status has long been assigned to the Alabinsk competitions by Russian and foreign specialists) this year covered almost all continents. Crews from 17 countries took part in the official program: Russia, Kazakhstan, China, Venezuela, Angola, Belarus, Iran, Azerbaijan, Zimbabwe, Armenia, Mongolia, India, Serbia, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Nicaragua, Tajikistan. For comparison: teams from 4 countries participated in the races in 2013, in 2014 there were already 12, in 2015 there were 13 national teams.

Each of the teams consisted of 24 people, including the head of the national team, four tank crews of 3 people each (one spare crew), two trainers and a technical support department of 6 specialists. Out of competition, three crews of the League of Veterans, representing DOSAAF of Russia and made up of reserve servicemen, took part in the races. By the way, within the framework of the military training for the citizens who are in the reserve, it would be possible to recruit the best teams of reservists for their subsequent participation in similar competitions at the regional, Russian and international levels. As one of the devoted fans of tank biathlon, in the recent past, an experienced mechanic driver of the famous Kantemirovsk division, Artem Vorobyov, said: “My former colleagues and I are in constant contact, improving our tactical skills through virtual tank battles. If the opportunity presented itself, many of my former colleagues would have undergone real retraining and, I am sure, would not have lost their faces in the mud ”at their home training ground during army competitions. In addition, almost all teams (except for China and Belarus) played on the most reliable T72B3 cars presented by the host. “These tanks have been in service with us for over 30 years and have not lost their combat readiness and demand,” says the deputy chairman. public organization "Officers of Russia" Odintsovo district Vladimir Marennikov. The most important thing in these competitions is cohesion tank crews, mutual assistance, the ability to fire and lead the tank to the finish line. "

It should be noted that not only the servicemen of the four Russian military districts, but also the specialists of the national defense industry carefully prepared for the tank championship. Through the efforts of the engineers of the corporation "Uralvagon-zavod" specially for the competition, a new modification of the T-72 tank (or its "biathlon" version of the T-72B) was created, the modernized model T72-B3, which differs from the serial samples in increased reliability, increased engine power (up to 1130 liters . s.), significant improvements in the chassis and tracks. A digital chassis control system was installed on the tank, providing automated control of the power plant, transmission and automatic gear shifting modes, an additional aiming and fire control system, as well as improved video surveillance devices.

The new version of the combat armored vehicle, practically failing at the Alabinsk training ground, was highly appreciated by both Russian and foreign participants in the competition, as well as independent military experts. “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 repaired if necessary. " The coach and captain of the Azerbaijani team, Bakhtyar Mammadov and Rashat Atakshaev, share a similar opinion: “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. " “All stages of T72B3 are going well,” said Ivan Lagutin, head of communications of the mechanized battalion of the Republic of Belarus. Most best tanks these are the tanks of the Ural-carriage-plant. " Ashton Mlynden, an independent expert on South African military affairs, emphasized the speed and long-term maneuvering capability of the Russian vehicle.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Ground Forces also spoke about the reliability of our tanks. Russian Federation Colonel-General Oleg Salyukov summing up the results of the relay: “Until now, a Chinese tank has shown very good results. All crews use our equipment, except for the Chinese team, they use their own equipment, and advantageously surpassed in speed. Now we are ahead of them. "

Chinese colleagues brought their own novelty to the championship, a deeply modernized Type 96B tank with power plant increased power and an improved air supply system, a new transmission, as well as new tracks. The official documents declared a clearly underestimated engine power of a Chinese car of 1000 hp. (according to experts, this figure does not match at least 200 positions). These innovations allowed the crews from the Celestial Empire to develop simply space speeds at the test site. However, it was not without breakdowns in the final race, the tank of our main competitors when passing the "comb" lost one of the road wheels.

Partners from Belarus brought their modernized version of the T-72, equipped with the SosnaU optoelectronic aiming system and a wind sensor manufactured at the enterprises of the union state. The engine power of the tanks they presented did not exceed 840 hp, which, however, did not prevent the Belarusian tankers from leaving behind their Chinese competitors at certain stages.

For reference: German Leopard 2A5, Leopard 2A6, Italian Ariete, Slovenian M-84 (modernized T-72) and American Abrams M1A2SEP take part in such competitions of NATO countries. However, these competitions do not have a "biathlon" component and are more reminiscent of tactical maneuvers with practice shooting. And most importantly, they do not have those sports wrestling, emotional intensity and team spirit that have distinguished the international tank competitions held in Russia for several years now.

From the first meters of more than sixteen-kilometer distance, the crew of the People's Republic of China rushes ahead, trying to use the advantages of the super-powerful engine of their armored vehicle. The Russian team, consisting of the tank commander Senior Lieutenant Artyom Kirillov, the driver-mechanic Junior Sergeant Stepan Gavrilov, representing the Western Military District, and the gunner-operator Sergeant Konstantin Vertunov from the Eastern Military District, rush in pursuit, trying not only to catch up with the opponent, but also to try to make a certain groundwork at the high-speed section of the relay, determined by lot for our tankers.

Russian tank at the first firing line, flanking cannon fire. The last shot, the exhalation of the regret of thousands of spectators, is one blunder. Before that, the Kazakh crew makes three unforgivable mistakes at once and becomes a temporary outsider of the race. The Chinese are sniper accurate.

The second shooting of the Russians from an anti-aircraft machine gun. Artem Kirillov, as befits an experienced and cold-blooded commander, hits the "helicopter" and "ATGM" of the simulated enemy. But the Chinese are literally stepping on their heels. Both teams approach the third line almost simultaneously. Our coaxial machine gun shooting 3 accurate hits. The main rival unexpectedly lost sight of one mistake, a penalty circle and almost a minute lag in passing a stage. The third with a significant lag so far are Belarusians.

Separately, mention should be made of the new regulations for tank competitions. The championship was divided into three main stages: an individual race with the participation of all teams, a relay semi-final with 12 participants and a final relay competition. The individual races were attended by 3 crews from each team. In races with an interval of 12 minutes, 4 crews started, which had to overcome 3 laps of 35 km long, firing from a cannon with three regular artillery shots at 3 tank targets, from an anti-aircraft machine gun at a conventional helicopter and ATGM, from a coaxial machine gun at 3 conditional calculations of manual anti-tank grenade launcher enemy. The results of the teams were the sum of the total time for passing the distance and the accrued number of penalty points.

According to the rules of the competition, 10 penalty points were awarded for each knocked down (hit) post (limiter) of obstacles, 30 for moving without reducing the speed to 5 km / h 510 meters before the escarp.

At a distance, the tankers had to overcome a whole series of serious artificial obstacles: a section of obstacles and maneuvering, a ford, a rut passage in the MVZ, a mound, a fire strip, an anti-tank ditch with a passage, a model of a track bridge, a comb, a escarpment, a slope.

Twelve teams scored the largest number points based on the results of the individual race, reached the semifinals of the relay.

The very first individual races refuted the opinions of skeptics about the lack of competition in modern tank biathlon. Russian team with a score of 23 minutes. 18 p. expectedly came in its debut start to the finish line first, but the Indian crew (2 minutes behind) was ahead of the Kazakh colleagues, who were considered one of the favorites of the competition. In the third race the team of Belarus took the lead, but its result was 26 minutes. 58 s. was by no means a grandmaster. In the sixth race, another crew of the Union State was only 7 seconds ahead of the tankers from Armenia. In the confrontation between the Kazakh and Belarusian colleagues, the first took the upper hand with a confident two-minute lead. In the face-to-face confrontation between Russia and China in the 12th race, our colleagues won a landslide victory, showing an excellent time to cover the distance of 21 minutes. 3 s., Remaining the record of the current championship.

According to the results of the results of the team standings of individual races, the leadership was taken by the team of the People's Republic of China (two of its crews confidently settled down on the first lines of the podium), followed by Russia (3rd and 4th positions) and Kazakhstan, Belarus remained fifth, leaving the Indian team ahead. The list of the twelve strongest was completed by the Angola team.

The best Russian crew was a team made up of representatives of the 39th separate Red Banner motorized rifle brigade of the 68th Army Corps of the Eastern Military District, which received bronze medals.

“There is no need to despair,” said the gray-haired veteran tankist sitting next to him on the podium, who did not miss a single race. The Russians have always been strong in their team spirit. Every dog \u200b\u200bhas his day. After all, the relay is ahead! "

From the chronology of the final of the tank relay

At the second stage, the Russian crew, consisting of the tank commander Senior Lieutenant Pavel Martyanov, the gunner-operator Junior Sergeant Yevgeny Yazhgunovich, and the driver-mechanic Junior Sergeant Artyom Ubiennykh, representing the Eastern Military District, have a small handicap in front of the closest pursuer. But the Chinese team is supported by the absolutely best trio of "armored vehicles virtuosos" according to the results of individual races. The Russians pass the high-speed section perfectly, but make an unfortunate mistake at the firing range, one tank target remains unaffected. Meanwhile, the Chinese put all three cannon charges on target and take the lead.

But there is a hole in the old woman too. Announced as a supertank of the Celestial Empire, the Type 96B unexpectedly loses one of its road wheels when passing the comb. However, without waiting for a spare car, the Chinese continue to confidently lead the race, demonstrating to the whole world the safety margin of their even partially damaged car. The Belarusians, although with a great lag, hold the third position.

Shooting Russians from an anti-aircraft machine gun and again one annoying mistake. But the penalty loop cannot be avoided, and the Chinese also suffered one setback at the shooting range. However, the rivals are still ahead. A quick change of tank for a spare, and they again lead the race. Artem Ubiennykh squeezes the most out of his native "seventy-two". The leading teams approach the third shooting line almost simultaneously. Yevgeny Yazhgunovich's shots hit the target. But the Chinese snipers also confirm their high qualifications.

There comes one of the climaxes of the Chinese race (new after a forced replacement) and russian tanks simultaneously break out into a wide open space. It's time for a real battle between driver and motor mechanics. Artem Ubiennykh, using all the power of the unique brainchild of the Ural defense industry, classically bypasses the "Celestial Hope" on the left flank, breaking away a hundred or one and a half meters from the formidable pursuer. And the Chinese crew ... goes to the penalty loop. The jury admitted that the breakdown of the tank was the fault of the crew, and the time for its replacement did not compensate.

The rules of this most spectacular stage of the competition provide for a tank battle of three crews from each team, changing in stages. Representatives of the four teams start at the same time and go through four circles (35 km long), overcoming obstacles and hitting targets at three firing lines. In this case, the shooting sequence is determined by lot.

Each of the teams must overcome a section of the high-speed race, carry out flank firing from a cannon at three targets on the move, hit two targets with an anti-aircraft machine gun and three targets with a coaxial machine gun. In case of inaccurate shooting, penalty circles are awarded for each miss. An additional 500 meters of distance will also punish the mistakes of driver mechanics. The requirements for passing the route are incredibly strict. A penalty loop is added to the crew in cases of stopping at the ford, rolling back when entering the opposite bank or bypassing it; for driving in reverse, dumping from the track bridge layout or bypassing it; for a stop at a mound or escarp; for grazing the side wall of the anti-tank ditch with a passage, which led to damage that does not affect the movement of the combat vehicle; for moving without reducing speed, stopping at an anti-tank ditch with a passage; for hitting a track mine in an explosive obstacle; for a stop on a slope; for movement with an open hatch and violation of the procedure for unloading weapons.

A more serious penalty (two additional circles) is provided for violation of safety measures: starting movement or firing without the command of the head judge; firing by the crew with open hatches beyond the side protection zones outside the line of opening and ceasefire; the movement of the tank when the crew members did not take their regular places; loading ammunition with the engine not muffled.

In the relay race, the crew must demonstrate all their shooting skills and, on the move, hit 3 Tank targets with artillery fire (frontal imitation of armored vehicles at ground level with dimensions of 2.37x3.42 m at a distance from 1600 to 1800 m); knock out 3 RPG targets from a coaxial machine gun (imitation of calculations of an enemy hand-held anti-tank grenade launcher with dimensions of 0.85x0.85 m at a distance of 600 to 800 m); hit the "Helicopter" target from an anti-aircraft machine gun (frontal projection at a height of 12 m with dimensions of 3.2x3.8 m at a distance of 800 to 1000 m) and an ATGM target (frontal projection of an anti-tank gun with dimensions of 1.1x1.5 m at a distance from 800 to 1000 m).

As the experts expected, all the favorites of the competition at the semi-finals stage brilliantly coped with these most difficult tasks. In the very first race, the Chinese team easily bypassed its competitors and showed a grandmaster result of 1 hour 45 minutes. 55 s. However, in the next four, our Belarusian friends surpassed this time by almost 4 seconds, leaving behind the national team of Kazakhstan, which was more than three minutes behind. But the audience was most interested in the third race with the participation of the Russian team. And our tankers did not fail only 1 hour 39 minutes and it took them 50 seconds to overcome this super-heavy distance. They "brought" as much as 20 minutes to the Indian team, which became the second in the race. The stands applauded the skill of the domestic crews. At the end of the race, Artem Vorobyov, a former tank-keeper of Kantemirov, exclaimed, closely following the progress of the competition: “Russian guys always harness longer, but they drive much faster. Affected by the cool army training. Russian tankers have always been, are and will be the best in the world! " However, there was still a long way to go before the victorious reports. Ahead is the most difficult final of the relay with the participation of Chinese, Belarusian and Kazakh teams eager for revenge.

From the chronology of the final of the tank relay

Our finisher in this dramatic race is a tank crew consisting of commander Senior Sergeant Alexei Cheban, gunner-operator Senior Sergeant Alexander Tobodyakov and driver-mechanic Junior Sergeant Sergei Bronnikov (all represent the Eastern Military District). This well-coordinated "mechanized trio" (in the individual race remained behind the prize-winners, but took the honorable fourth place) went the distance with almost a minute advantage over the rivals from China. Belarusian tank crews are the third to pass the baton.

The first Chinese firing from a coaxial machine gun, all the cartridges fall right on target. The Russians, after passing the high-speed section, also methodically and accurately shoot tank targets. Opponents once again almost simultaneously approach the second firing line. The moment of truth is coming for our shooters. Sergei Cheban hits two targets with two well-aimed shots from an anti-aircraft machine gun, but the Chinese gunner also leaves no chance for the tanks of the conditional enemy. The "war of motors" begins again.

Starting firing from a coaxial machine gun, Alexander Tobodyakov probably felt formidable rivals resting on his back. But he did not flinch, as if he hit all the targets. The shooting of the Chinese commander "helicopter" was knocked out, the last target shot of the "ATGM" remains unaffected. The main rivals go to rewind the penalty loop. In the meantime, Russian biathletes are pressing hard for their fourth victory in the history of this military-applied sport. The last minefield, the anti-tank ditch and the Russian crew, amid the enthusiastic shouts of the fans, burst into the area under the stands of the Alabinsky training ground that has become famous all over the world. The best tankers of Russia “brought” the Chinese team to their closest competitors more than two minutes and were almost 12 minutes ahead of the third team from Kazakhstan.

“Our team has completed the task 100 percent. We have proved once again that Russia is a worthy rival, ”said Pavel Martyanov, commander of one of the crews, following the results of the race. “There is no place for emotions on the test site. Perfect discipline and team cohesion are the keys to success. Everyone must act in harmony, "other members of our victorious team supported their commander.

Russian tankers have once again confirmed the title of the best in their profession at major international competitions. At the closing ceremony of the International Army Games 2016, awards in this category were presented by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Uralvagonzavod Corporation General Director Oleg Sienko. The winners, together with well-deserved medals, received the keys to modern UAZpatriot vehicles. Representatives of the Chinese team won silver medals and valuable gifts, and Kazakhstan won bronze. Alexey Cheban and his comrades Alexander Tobodyakov and Sergey Bronnikov were recognized as the most well-coordinated crew.

Representatives of the Russian defense department, who closely followed the course of the competition, gathered a lot of useful information for themselves, which, undoubtedly, will be used in drawing up new requirements for manuals on combat training of branches and arms of the troops, as well as types of weapons and military equipment. According to the head of the Main Directorate of Combat Training of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant General Ivan Buvaltsev, the proposed innovations are objectively conditioned by the experience gained during the International Army Games, and, in particular, the stages of tank biathlon. According to him, the new requirements for combat training of servicemen have already planned a significant reduction in the time for performing live firing, as well as increased the norms for the supply of crews.

“Each of the tank biathlon competitions made adjustments to the“ Courses of shooting requirements ”adopted for the tank units of the Russian Ministry of Defense, the veteran is sure tank troops, editor of the magazine "Arsenal of the Fatherland" Viktor Murakhovsky. Competitions are far from real combat. For example, you cannot see the shooting of a tank while driving at maximum speed, cross-country ability on swampy terrain or driving on a highway. But the clear regulatory requirements for passing the stages of the distance reveal other secrets, the specific preparedness of tank crews. The year before last, I was able to get acquainted with the summary data of the firing of the teams of the biathlon participants, and they turned out to be worse than "satisfactory". It was after this that Sergei Shoigu demanded that his subordinates not save on ammunition. The intensity of the use of armored vehicles in the course of various exercises also increased. Today, none of them can do without tanks and their practical use. "

According to the expert, the development of new requirements is impossible without a comparative analysis of what and how is happening in other armies. In this regard, tank biathlon competitions are a unique opportunity not only to test themselves, but also to compare their methods with other armies.

In the opinion of Colonel General Sergei Mayev, who previously headed the Main Armored Directorate of the RF Ministry of Defense: “An ordinary tank crew uses their equipment no more than 60%. The competitive moment can increase the effectiveness of its combat use up to 8090%. Servicemen go to the bank for the sake of victory. This moment deserves analysis for making changes to combat training plans, creating new methods for training tank crews, and clarifying firing courses. Only through direct comparison can one understand the strengths and weaknesses, draw conclusions and make adjustments to their own combat training plans. "

The participants of the competition especially noted the technical side of their organization. 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 Dragan Bojic, head of the Serbian delegation. This year there were no such problems. Each issue that arose was resolved in 510 minutes. Without such help, our crew would not have been able to move on to the next stages. "

Let's hope that the future world championships in tank biathlon, traditionally held in Alabin near Moscow, will be even more representative, competitive and spectacular. Especially with the participation of teams from the North Atlantic Alliance. According to the organizers of the competition, since 2013 they have been inviting representatives of the NATO armed forces to fight at a tank range near Moscow, but they stubbornly remain silent. Meanwhile, fair competition on Olympic principles with the leading Western powers could not only raise the level of international army games, but also contribute to strengthening mutual understanding between peoples and easing international tension.

“The military needs to show their skills somewhere,” General of the Army Sergei Shoigu said at the closing ceremony of “ARMY2016”. There are two places for this: one of them, as you understand, is war. Another is our International Army Games. That is why I am absolutely convinced that their geography will grow. The number of teams this year is 2.5 times more than last year. About 3.5 thousand specialists arrived different professions: pilots and sailors, scouts and paratroopers, artillerymen and engineers, sappers and dog handlers, doctors, all those who are somehow engaged in military affairs, military affairs. I would like to thank you for that work, for your service aimed at ensuring the security of your countries. I would very much like us to meet only on these fields, on the fields of such competitions. "

Andrey PETROCHININ

Tank Biathlon-2016, which took place at the Alabino training ground near Moscow, as part of the international army games, ended in 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 Erdenecogsh. - 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 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 Dragan Boic, head of the Serbian delegation. - 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 Ground 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 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 vehicles. I hope that next year, at least, if not in performances, 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 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 a 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 Erdenecogsh. - 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 Uralvagonzavod."
Ashton Mlynden, 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, a different 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 Ground 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 in the tank biathlon,” emphasizes Oleg Sienko, the 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 performances, then in demonstration performances, the crews of the UVZ corporation will perform. "