Analysis of the operation of pneumatic tires in the war zone

Abstract

This article analyzes the operation of pneumatic tires as part of combat wheeled vehicles and military automotive equipment involved in the operation in the east of the country. The indicated main problems and suggestions for their solution are presented.

Currently, in the Armed Forces of Ukraine the issue of providing combat wheeled vehicles (CWV) and military automotive equipment (MAE) with pneumatic tires remains unresolved. The absence in Ukraine of its own production of heavy-duty pneumatic tires (over 2500 kg), including adjustable pressure, forces us to operate foreign-made pneumatic tires (Republic of Belarus, China, and the Russian Federation). Many of them belong to the so-called "inexpensive" segment with mediocre quality and low wear resistance (especially the production of China) and is supplied by intermediaries without proper technical documentation. As a result, these pneumatic tires wear out during intensive use and must be decommissioned much earlier than the established production standards.

This article is based on practical work to study the experience of operating pneumatic tires as part of the CWV and MAE samples in the area of ​​the operation in the east of the country.

The purpose of this article is to develop a system of views on improving the efficiency of combat wheeled vehicles and military automotive equipment using modern developments in the field of science and the appropriate technical level, will be useful in developing tactical and technical requirements for modern and promising weapons systems. The relevance of this issue for the Armed Forces of Ukraine has recently increased significantly, given the conduct of hostilities.