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Russia's Most Formidable Weapons

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© AP Photo / Misha JaparidzeThe fifth-generation fighter jet Sukhoi PAK FA, also known as the T-50 by the name of its prototype aircraft. The PAK FA is a stealthy, single-seat and twin-engine jet that is intended to be the successor of the older MiG-29 and Su-27.
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The fifth-generation fighter jet Sukhoi PAK FA, also known as the T-50 by the name of its prototype aircraft. The PAK FA is a stealthy, single-seat and twin-engine jet that is intended to be the successor of the older MiG-29 and Su-27.
© Sputnik / Host photo agency/Vladimir AstapkovichThe Soviet-designed medium two-turbine Mi-8 helicopter is one of the world’s most-produced helicopters, known for its versatility – the helicopter could be used both for transportation, civilian and military purposes.
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The Soviet-designed medium two-turbine Mi-8 helicopter is one of the world’s most-produced helicopters, known for its versatility – the helicopter could be used both for transportation, civilian and military purposes.
© Sputnik / Host photo agency/ Konstantin ChalabovWith its cutting-edge technology, impenetrable armor and lethal arms arsenal, the T-14 Armata Main Battle Tank (MBT) will become Russia’s bread-and-butter in ground warfare.
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With its cutting-edge technology, impenetrable armor and lethal arms arsenal, the T-14 Armata Main Battle Tank (MBT) will become Russia’s bread-and-butter in ground warfare.
© Photo : Sukhoi CompanyThe 4++ generation Sukhoi Su-35, a single-seat twin-engine ultra-maneuverable multirole fighter jet. The Su-35 is more reliable than fifth-generation fighter jets currently in development, including the US F-35, China’s J-20 and the Sukhoi PAK-FA.
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The 4++ generation Sukhoi Su-35, a single-seat twin-engine ultra-maneuverable multirole fighter jet. The Su-35 is more reliable than fifth-generation fighter jets currently in development, including the US F-35, China’s J-20 and the Sukhoi PAK-FA.
© Sputnik / Aleksander VilfThe Russian anti-ballistic missile system S-300VM “Antey-2500.” S-300 type of surface-to-air missile systems are designed to shoot down a variety of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles within a range of 2,500 km.
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The Russian anti-ballistic missile system S-300VM “Antey-2500.” S-300 type of surface-to-air missile systems are designed to shoot down a variety of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles within a range of 2,500 km.
© Sputnik / Vladimir AstapkovichArmed with a 30-mm automatic gun and the Vikhr guided missile, the Kamov Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopter is used to destroy enemy armory, personnel and helicopters. The Alligator is super maneuverable – the aircraft can fly backwards at 130 km/h and sideways at a speed of 100 km/h.
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Armed with a 30-mm automatic gun and the Vikhr guided missile, the Kamov Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopter is used to destroy enemy armory, personnel and helicopters. The Alligator is super maneuverable – the aircraft can fly backwards at 130 km/h and sideways at a speed of 100 km/h.
© AP Photo / Dmitry LovetskyThe Project 941 Akula nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine. The Akula is one of the biggest submarines ever built, large enough to accommodate living facilities for the crew for many months.
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The Project 941 Akula nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine. The Akula is one of the biggest submarines ever built, large enough to accommodate living facilities for the crew for many months.
© Photo : JSC Russian RailwaysRussia’s “nuclear train,” called the Combat Railroad Missile Complex. The “nuclear train” consists of a mobile platform for transporting and launching nuclear missiles. Due to their ability to be disguised as regular freight trains, “nuclear trains” are hard to detect and destroy.
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Russia’s “nuclear train,” called the Combat Railroad Missile Complex. The “nuclear train” consists of a mobile platform for transporting and launching nuclear missiles. Due to their ability to be disguised as regular freight trains, “nuclear trains” are hard to detect and destroy.
© AP Photo / Vladimir VyatkinGeneral Mikhail Kalashnikov, a Russian military engineer famous for the development of assault rifles AK-47, AKM, AK-74 and the PK machine gun. The AK-47 assault rifle is the most popular and widely used assault rifle in the world known for its reliability under all conditions and ease of use.
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General Mikhail Kalashnikov, a Russian military engineer famous for the development of assault rifles AK-47, AKM, AK-74 and the PK machine gun. The AK-47 assault rifle is the most popular and widely used assault rifle in the world known for its reliability under all conditions and ease of use.
© Sputnik / Evgeniy BiyatovThe short to medium range surface-to-air missile and anti-aircraft artillery Pantsir-S1. The Pantsir-S1 has two 30-mm cannons and up to 12 57E6 radio-command guided short-range missiles. The system is designed to acquire a variety of targets flying at altitudes from five meters to 10 kilometers and at the range from 200 meters to 20 kilometers.
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The short to medium range surface-to-air missile and anti-aircraft artillery Pantsir-S1. The Pantsir-S1 has two 30-mm cannons and up to 12 57E6 radio-command guided short-range missiles. The system is designed to acquire a variety of targets flying at altitudes from five meters to 10 kilometers and at the range from 200 meters to 20 kilometers.
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