“Strelok” is a set of combat equipment (KBS, Komplekt Boyevogo Snaryazheniya), developed by the Triada-TKO company (part of the Kalashnikov Concern) for delivery to the troops of the Russian Armed Forces. The kit consists of a ballistic vest with a weight distribution system, additional protective modules, a set of pouches, as well as a backpack and a transport bag.[1]
| KBS Strelok | |
|---|---|
 Ivan Savin from VoenObzor wearing KBS Strelok armor | |
| Type | Ballistic vest system |
| Place of origin | Russian Federation |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2023-present |
| Used by | Russian Armed Forces |
| Wars | Russian Invasion of Ukraine |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Triada-TKO (part of Kalashnikov concern) |
| No. produced | 25000+ |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 12.2 kg (in Corset Plus configuration) |
History
editThe kit was first presented at the Army 2023 exhibition.[2] Kalashnikov Concern started deliveries of KBS Strelok to the Army of Russian Federation in early December 2023,[3] with a goal of delivering 25,000 sets by the end of the year.[1][4] On 11 January 2024, Kalasnikov reported that all 25,000 sets of equipment were delivered to the troops.[5][2]
Description
editKBS Strelok consists of several elements, including:
- Modular rig system (MRS) (Модульная разгрузочная система, МРС) consisting of a bulletproof vest in the “Corset Plus” configuration. It consists of a front and rear main parts connected at the shoulders and sides; armor pockets on the sides provide for the installation of additional armor plates. The body armor is connected to a belt, which helps redistribute the load from the shoulders. When equipped with GOST class 5 armor plates, the total weight is 12.2 kg.[6][7]
- Additional protective modules, including protection for the shoulders, upper arms, groin, neck, thighs, and anti-splinter briefs.[7][8] They provide anti-fragmentation protection according to class Br1 or C2.[6]
- A set of pouches consisting of: 4 universal pouches for 2 rifle magazines, 1 pouch for a pistol magazine, 2 pouches for grenades, 1 pouch for a radio station, a medical pouch with a pouch for a tourniquet, as well as many utilitarian pouches.[7]
- Backpack model T30.[7]
- Bag for carrying.[7]
The GOST class 5 rated armor plates that come with the vest are made by Shchelkovo Silk Weaving Factory,[8] while the anti-fragmentation protection is reportedly produced by NII Stali.[9]
References
edit- ^ a b ""Калашников» начал поставки комплектов боевого снаряжения «Стрелок"". Kalashnikovgroup.ru (in Russian). 8 December 2023.
- ^ a b ""Калашников" поставил в войска 25 тыс. комплектов нового боевого снаряжения "Стрелок"". TACC. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ "Overclockers.ru: Новое боевое снаряжение "Стрелок" для военных РФ начал поставлять концерн "Калашников"". Overclockers.ru. 2023-12-08. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ Плавская, Елена (2023-12-08). "«Калашников» сообщил о начале поставок в войска боевого снаряжения «Стрелок»". Известия (in Russian). Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ ""Калашников» выполнил поставку комплектов боевого снаряжения «Стрелок"". Kalashnikogroup.ru (in Russian). 11 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Triada TKO catalogue" (PDF). Triada TKO.
- ^ a b c d e КБС "СТРЕЛОК": РАСПАКОВКА, retrieved 2023-12-21
- ^ a b КБС "СТРЕЛОК": ВОПРОСЫ И ОТВЕТЫ, retrieved 2024-02-04
- ^ ""Калашников» начал поставки комплектов боевого снаряжения «Стрелок"". TAdviser.ru. Retrieved 2024-02-04.