How the UR-77 “Meteorit” demining installation works

How to destroy enemy minefields? UR-77 “Meteorit” demining installation.

It fires two rockets to which a long demining charge with an explosive mixture is attached. After its detonation, most anti-tank mines are detonated and a passage for equipment is formed.

The charge is a rope 7 cm thick and 93 m long, filled with a plastic explosive inside. The ammunition of the installation consists of two elongated charges with solid-propellant tow missiles. One charge is enough to create a passage, that is, with one ammunition you can create two passages up to 90 m long.

According to the analytical project Oryx, Ukrainian fighters have already captured more than 15 “Meteorites” from the occupiers.

Tactical and technical characteristics of UR-77 "Meteorit"

• Weight of combat vehicle: 11.1 t
• Weight of equipment: 3 t
• Total weight of equipped installation: 14.1 t
• Dimensions: length – 7.2 m/width – 2.85 m/height 1.64 m
• Clearance: 40.5 cm
• Amount of explosive in charges: UZP-67 – 1023 kg/UZP-77 – 1069 kg
• Length of the passage formed: UZP-67 – up to 80 m/UZP-77 – up to 90 m
• Width of the resulting passage: up to 6 m
• Installation calculation: 2 people< /li>
• Maximum speed: land – 60 km/h/afloat – 4 km/h
• Power reserve: 600 km
• Armor: can withstand the impact of an armor-piercing bullet 7.62 mm from a distance of 50 meters
• Engine: YAMZ-238V/240 hp