The Ka-52M helicopter is a highly upgraded Russian attack helicopter based on the Ka-52 helicopter. This model has significantly improved reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities of Russia; it can provide target acquisition and hardware target indication to cooperating helicopters and ground forces command posts, as well as fire support for helicopter dismounting, patrolling and escorting of military columns. The Ka-52M is equipped with signature control devices, an electronic defense system and instrumentation of active countermeasures. It has received an Arbalet millimeter-range forward-looking radar system, which enables it to detect obstacles and ground targets. The helicopter can take off and land in hot climate and high mountains, as well as in cold and icy conditions. The Ka-52M is also equipped with the latest LMUR missile.
The Project 11356 frigate is a patrol ship designed to conduct combat operations in oceanic and sea areas both independently and as a task force escort vessel. Combat capabilities allow the vessel to search for and destroy enemy submarines; to carry out anti-ship, anti-aircraft and anti-submarine defense of combat ships and vessels at float; to support combat operations of land forces and to ensure the amphibious assault landing. When designing the ship, architectural protection methods with regard for stealth technology were employed, as well as measures to reduce acoustic visibility and protection against mass destruction weapons were implemented. The total power of the main propulsion machinery is 56,000 hp.
The Tiger-M multi-purpose armored vehicle combines the qualities of an all-terrain vehicle and a high-speed maneuverable vehicle. It is equipped with an independent torsion suspension, which allows it to reach the highest possible speeds when travelling over cross-country terrain. The vehicle is equipped with a home-made diesel engine and a five-speed manual transmission. The hull is welded of steel plates; it is attached to the frame in ten points via rubber pads. All windows and doors of the hull are made with armored glass. Standard equipment includes a central tire inflation system, which permits the driver to change tire pressure on the move depending on road conditions, an electric winch with 4,000-kg drive force and a filter-ventilation unit. Special design solutions ensure protection of personnel in case of detonation of 0.6 kg of explosive under the wheel and/or under the underbody of the armored vehicle.
TOS-2 Tosochka is a heavy flamethrower system designed for clearing buildings, underground shelters and field fortifications. The system effects firing with unguided rockets with thermobaric and inflammatory content. It is in service with the Radiation, Chemical and Biological Defense Forces. It is mounted on a 6×6 three-axle wheeled chassis of the Ural-63704-0010 vehicle with an armored cab. It is a highly upgraded TOS-1A Solntsepek system. The system offers the following advantages: increased maneuverability and travel speed; a high target defeat level and rapid response owing to the introduction of an automatic fire control system; no need for a transporter-loader vehicle.
The postage stamps provide images of modern military equipment in service with the Army of the Russian Federation: a Ka-52M helicopter, a Project 11356 frigate, a Tiger-M multi-purpose vehicle and a TOS-2 Tosochka system.
In addition to the issue of the postage stamps, JSC Marka produced First Day Covers and special cancels for Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Design Artist: R. Komsa.
Face value: 30 rubles.
Stamp size: 65×32.5 mm, sheet size and small sheet size: 157×160 mm.
Emission form: sheets with formatted margins with 8 (2×4) stamps and small sheet with 8 (2×4) stamps.
Quantity: 64 thousand each stamp (8 thousand each sheet); 12 thousand small sheets.
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