UR-77 Meteorit Russian Mine Clearing Vehicle
UR-77
Mine Clearing Vehicle
Other
Basic Information
Name
UR-77 Meteorit Russian Mine Clearing Vehicle
Designation
UR-77
Alternate Designation
UR-77; M1979
Equipment Type
Mine Clearing Vehicle
Manufacturer
Rosoboronexport
Date of Introduction
1979
Description
The UR-77 Meteorit (Russian: УР-77 Метеорит, lit. 'Meteorite') is a Soviet mine clearing vehicle, based on a variant of the 2S1 Gvozdika chassis. The vehicle is armed with a launcher and two mine-clearing line charges. When launched, a charge causes a shock wave that destroys or disables all the shells or mines along the area of the line charge. (with a width of 6 metres and length up to 90 metres). The vehicle has also been used offensively, where its line charge has been used to destroy entire streets in urban combat.
Ground Specifications
Crew
2
Mobility Type
Tracked
Engine
Diesel (300 hp)
Active Protection
None
Max Speed
60.0 km/h
Range
500.0 km
System
Alternative Designation
UR-77; M1979
Type
Mine Clearing Vehicle
Manufacturer
ROSOBORONEXPORT Federal State Unitary Enterprise.
Chassis
Based on the 2S1
Crew
2.0 ea
Troop Capacity
INA
Dimensions
Height, Overall
3.1 m
Length, Overall
8.4 m
Width, Overall
2.8 m
Weight, Combat
15.5 mt
Automotive
Engine Name
YaMZ-238N
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
300 hp
Range, Cruising
500 km
Speed, Maximum Road
60.0 km/h
Speed, Maximum Cross-Country
30 km/h
Speed, Maximum Swim
5.0 km/h
Fording Depth
INA
Vertical Step
INA
Mine Clearing System
System
The MDK-3 system uses a rocket-propelled line charge filled with explosives. The line charge is housed in a long, flexible tube, which is uncoiled and laid out before the launch. Once the launcher is aimed, the rocket propels the line charge across the minefield, with the explosive-filled tube being uncoiled in the process. When the line charge lands on the ground, it creates a linear pattern of explosives across the minefield. After the line charge is in place, it is remotely detonated, creating a shockwave and blast pressure that either neutralizes or detonates any mines within the vicinity of the explosion. The UR-77 uses the UZ-67, UZP-77 and ZRShch type line charges.
Type of Line Charge
UZP-77, UZ-67
Length of Line Charge
93 m
Charge Range, UZP-77
200−500 m
Charge Range, UZ-76
200−350 m
Cleared Path Width
up to 6 m
Cleared Path Length, UZP-77
80−90 m
Cleared Path Length, UZ-76
75−80 m
Time to Clear Path
3−5 min
Protection
Armor
The hull is built from welded steel and is believed to have a maximum thickness of 15 mm,
Turret Armor
The turret has a thickness of 20 mm.
Applique Armor
INA
Active Protection System
No
NBC
Yes
Smoke Equipment
INA
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Mobility
Land > Combat Support Vehicles > Mobility
Filter Label
U
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
8.4 m
Width
2.8 m
Height
3.1 m
Weight
15500 kg
Operators (5)
Russia
Ukraine
Azerbaijan
Syria
CFE Treaty
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