{"id":12498,"date":"2025-08-01T15:49:04","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T14:49:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visegradpost.com\/?p=12498"},"modified":"2025-07-31T16:35:58","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T15:35:58","slug":"these-machines-are-built-to-storm-cities-russian-military-debuts-shturm-robotic-tanks-armed-with-cannons-flamethrowers-and-unnerving-precision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visegradpost.com\/en\/2025\/08\/01\/these-machines-are-built-to-storm-cities-russian-military-debuts-shturm-robotic-tanks-armed-with-cannons-flamethrowers-and-unnerving-precision\/","title":{"rendered":"“These Machines Are Built to Storm Cities” Russian Military Debuts Shturm Robotic Tanks Armed With Cannons, Flamethrowers, and Unnerving Precision"},"content":{"rendered":"
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  • \ud83e\udd16 Russia has unveiled the ‘Shturm’ robotic tank complex<\/strong>, designed for high-risk urban assault operations.<\/li>\n
  • \ud83d\udce1 The system includes a remotely operated assault vehicle and a command vehicle based on a modified tank chassis.<\/li>\n
  • \ud83d\udca5 Multiple combat configurations are available, including vehicles equipped with thermobaric rockets and automatic cannons<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • \ud83d\udd12 The complex addresses previous shortcomings in operational range and coordination, emphasizing secure and effective deployment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

    In recent developments, Russia has unveiled its latest advancement in military technology: the ‘Shturm’ robotic tank complex. This sophisticated combat system, developed by Uralvagonzavod for the Russian Ministry of Defense, is designed to lead assault operations in high-risk environments, particularly urban areas. The Shturm system marks a significant evolution in robotic warfare, combining a remotely operated assault vehicle with a command-and-control unit based on a modified tank chassis. The emergence of this system in full form suggests that the project has entered a new phase of testing, moving beyond limited demonstrations to comprehensive field trials.<\/p>\n

    The Composition of the Shturm Robotic Tank Complex<\/h2>\n

    The Shturm robotic tank complex is composed of several critical components that together form a formidable combat system. Central to this system is the robotic tank, which can be operated remotely and is optionally crewed. This tank is equipped with a shortened 125mm D-414 main gun, an autoloader with a capacity of 22 rounds, and a 7.62mm PKTM coaxial machine gun. Additionally, the vehicle is outfitted with a bulldozer blade for obstacle clearing, and a comprehensive protection system designed to counter infantry anti-tank weapons using shaped charges.<\/p>\n

    Another key component of the Shturm system is the command vehicle, mounted on a tank chassis. This vehicle serves as a mobile remote-control station, capable of managing a platoon of robotic tanks within a radius of up to 1.8 miles. Like its combat counterparts, the command vehicle is equipped with full-coverage protection against infantry anti-tank threats. This setup allows for coordinated operations and enhances the system’s operational range and effectiveness.<\/p>\n

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