Russian army soldiers are now equipped with new thermal sight Shakhin 1301122

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Defense News - Russia

 
 
Friday, January 13, 2012, 09:39 AM
 
Russian army soldiers are now equipped with new thermal sight Shakhin.

The Russian airborne troops have testing the new thermal sight named "Shakhin". The sight is integrated into an automated system of command and control and has a video output that allows you to use a helmet display for firing from a shelter.

     
The Russian airborne troops have testing the new thermal sight named "Shakhin". The sight is integrated into an automated system of command and control and has a video output that allows you to use a helmet display for firing from a shelter.
Shakhin thermal sight mounted on small weapons during trial tests.
     

The block-processing allows you to enter ballistics information for 7 types of weapons, as well as introduce horizontal and vertical correction during firing. The sight enables a warrior to detect targets and engage them with accurate fire by day and night in any combat environment (smoke, dust, etc.).

During the latest tests, the Shakhin thermal sight has test shooting from all types of weapons in various calibers which are in service in Russian airborne troops and Navy Special Forces.

The trials tests conducted by the Russian military have confirmed its high characteristics performance, and compliance with the requirements of modern military equipment of the Russian Armed Forces.