“Peresvet” [2] is a complex of Russian laser weapons and accordingly relates to types of weapons based on new physical principles .
| Overexposure | |
|---|---|
 Peresvet Laser Complex (photo from the Address of the President of the Russian Federation to the Federal Assembly , March 1, 2018) | |
| Peresvet system | |
| Classification | Self-propelled laser system |
| Story | |
| Manufacturer |  |
| Years of production | 2017 (?) - n. at. [one] |
| Years of operation | 2017 - n. at. [one] |
| The number of issued, pcs. | > 1 |
| Armament | |
| Other weapons | Laser emitter |
 External video files | |
|---|---|
|  Combat laser complex "Peresvet" |
| Interception on pilot combat duty of the latest Peresvet laser systems |
Content
Features
Most of the information about the complex is classified , but according to experts, it supposedly performs the tasks of air defense and missile defense [1] [3] . According to the director of the Center for the Analysis of the World Arms Trade, military expert Igor Korotchenko , the Peresvet combat laser can be successfully used in the fight against drones . Moreover, its effectiveness directly depends on environmental conditions; in fine weather, it works perfectly, but fog, rain, snow and other adverse weather events can interfere with the passage of the laser beam. The expert also added that such installations consume a lot of electricity, so it is unlikely to use them as a portable tool; but in the future they will be able to protect many military bases and other objects from the penetration of unmanned drones into their territory [4] .
The principle of operation is based on laser irradiation of optical reconnaissance systems, including reconnaissance satellites . It can be used in particular for covering (masking) the launch position of ICBMs . Work is underway to increase the compactness and mobility of the complex [5] . The complex includes the laser system itself and support machines, including those with power sources.
History
Announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin during a message to the Federal Assembly on March 1, 2018. [6]
The equipment of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation began in 2017. On December 1, 2018, the Peresvet laser systems took up pilot combat duty [7] [8] .
Project Ratings
12/6 . The 2018 edition of We Are The Mighty published an article in which journalist Logan Nye, who drew attention to the wide media coverage of the Peresvet complex [9] [10] after the publication of the Sputnik news agency [11] , accused Russia of lying about new technologies, pointing out that there was no demonstration of the operation of the complex. [12] Nye expressed the view that there is no reason to doubt Russia's ability to develop such weapons, and also urged not to succumb to panic . [13]
Criticism
10/19 . In 2018, military expert Igor Korotchenko said that laser weapons , in particular the Peresvet complex, effectively work against UAVs only "when there is no fog , no sand storm , no precipitation , that is, in ideal conditions." [4] [14]
Gallery
| In stowed position | Transfer from marching to combat position | In combat |
See also
- Poseidon - Unmanned underwater vehicle
- " Petrel " - Cruise missile with a nuclear power plant
Notes
- ↑ 1 2 3 Ivan Petrov. President of the Russian Federation: Combat lasers are already entering the arsenal of troops . Russian Newspaper (March 1, 2018). Date of appeal March 31, 2018.
- ↑ Barbara Nevskaya. "Relight", "Poseidon" and "Petrel": how to choose the names for the latest weapons . Vesti.ru (March 23, 2018). Date of appeal March 31, 2018.
- ↑ Dylan Malyasov. Russia develops high-powered laser weapon system . Defense-Blog.com (March 1, 2018). Date accessed March 31, 2018. Archived March 31, 2018.
- ↑ 1 2 The Peresvet combat laser could have fought drones, the expert believes . RIA Novosti (October 19, 2018).
- ↑ Combat laser "Relight": how it works and why Russia needs it . Hi-Tech Mail.ru (December 18, 2018).
- ↑ Message from the President to the Federal Assembly . Kremlin.ru (March 1, 2018).
- ↑ "Relight" combat duty . The Red Star (December 5, 2018).
- ↑ Iskander Batyrov. The Ministry of Defense announced the placement of a combat laser on experimental duty . Nezavisimaya Gazeta (December 5, 2018).
- ↑ Dan Robitzski. Russian Latest Weapon: A Laser Cannon . Futurism.com (December 5, 2018).
- ↑ Matt Novak. Russia Shows Off New Laser Weapon After US Threatens to Pull Out of Missile Treaty . Gizmodo.com (December 5, 2018).
- ↑ Russian 'Peresvet' Combat Laser System Getting Battle Ready . Sputnik (December 5, 2018).
- ↑ In the USA they accused Russia of lying about “Relight” . Lenta.ru (December 18, 2018).
- ↑ Logan Nye. Russia hasn't shown its laser weapon fire a single time . WeAreTheMighty.com (December 6, 2018). - “no reason to think that Russia can't develop a similar weapon ... we don't need to panic ... we should take our time while pricing mirrored caps for our bomb shelters (save money by cutting old disco balls in half!) ".
- ↑ Russia's superweapon turned out to be weather-dependent . Lenta.ru (October 19, 2018). Date of treatment March 23, 2019.
Links
- Combat laser complex "Peresvet" . Ministry of Defense of Russia .