Trends in increasing the possibility and security of machines (on the example of armored vehicles of the US Army)

Abstract

In the conditions of mine danger the question of availability of vehicles with the necessary degree of protection is acute. Theoretical calculations for detonation of the machine and their practical implementation in production allow to create protected off-road vehicles, and the use of "manipulator" with additional devices for detecting mines or explosive objects placed in front of the machine, prevent them from getting under the wheels and reduce hazards. knitted. However, increasing the security of the machines leads to an increase in weight and increasing the clearance can lead to the overturning of the machine when moving. Also, the presence of a manipulator body creates the need to calculate the machine for stability.Samples of protected off-road vehicles used in the US Army, such as MAXX PRO (Navistar International), RG-31, RG-33 (BAE Systems), CAIMAN (Armor holdings / BAE), COUGAR, BUFFALO (Force Protection), M-ATV (OSHKOSH), their design features and technical characteristics. Protected cars L-M-ATV (Oshkoh) became the most widespread as they at the same degree of protection had smaller weight, height, more maneuverability.The results of the inspection of "protected" equipment can be further used to clarify the terms of reference for the development of both vehicles and machines for special works (emergency repair, rescue with the required degree of protection.