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Posted: 1/9/2013 6:38:51 AM EDT
| My web searching has not helped much, does anyone know where I can find out more about the field equipment carried and used by Soviet and later Russian infantry soldiers ? TIA. |
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My web searching has not helped much, does anyone know where I can find out more about the field equipment carried and used by Soviet and later Russian infantry soldiers ? TIA. Depends a lot on the era. Are we talking about the Russian-Afghan War, later, earlier? Current "modern" infantry loadout: Rifle: AK-74M 
Uniform: Digital Flora 
Helmet: 6B27 
Plate carrier: 6B43 
Chest rig: 6sh112 
Goggles: 6B43 
They are also currently doing testing on a new camo pattern called "Ratnik": 
This is top of the line stuff for infantry. Widespread adoption is subject to budgets for crucial units. Lot's of older equipment still being issued to their soldiers. We haven't even scratched the surface of Soviet equipment, and special units! |
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It's almost impossible to keep track of the different chest rigs, helmets, and uniforms of the Russian Federation. Dog and pony shows aside, take a look at the Chechen conflict, Georgian conflict, and operations in Degastan and you will see a plethera of uniforms and equipment.
The only time I have seen the Russian Army uniform is during the May 1st parade. That doesn't mean they are not striving to standardize uniforms and equipment. With Russians being Russians, they never throw anything away. |
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Check this out: |
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I had to google "foot wraps" to find out what the hell you were talking about 
As far as Russian gear, anyone got a site recommendation for shopping. Best in the business http://www.soviet-propaganda.com/index.php?main_page=products_new&zenid=68773d22153638ba9f83bd24bc6a67bd Quoted:
i want that plate carrier! wonder where you could get one and what it would run... Check SP in the link above. If you search around a bit you may find one. |
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