“Extinguish fires in radioactive areas”? That was the daunting task for which the Robototechnical complex “Soyka” was designed.
Let me introduce you to the Robototechnical complex “Soyka”. It is a rare piece of fire fighting equipment in Russia. The Robototechnical complex “Soyka” stands before us. It is a testament to Soviet engineering. It emerged after the Chernobyl tragedy.
The “Soyka” was developed by VNIIIPO of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the USSR. OKB PO “Pozhmashina” also contributed. This happened in the late 1990s. The Robototechnical complex “Soyka” is based on a T-54 tank. Its code name was “Soyka”.
The Robototechnical complex “Soyka” included a self-propelled gun. It also had tanks with water and foam. It could deliver water through a 100-meter рукавная line.
This self-propelled gun was for extinguishing fires. It targeted fires in radioactive areas. It also fought fires at chemical industries. These sites often had explosive substances. The atmosphere was often filled with toxic substances.
The Robototechnical complex “Soyka” was controlled remotely. It was also controlled by a driver. The Robototechnical complex “Soyka” could withstand radiation. Its экипаж could withstand radiation for 10 to 20 minutes. The Robototechnical complex “Soyka” weighs 36.5 tons. It could reach a speed of 50 km/h. It has a насос capacity of 100 l/s. The Robototechnical complex “Soyka” could deliver water up to 100 meters. It could deliver air-mechanical foam up to 70 meters.
The Robototechnical complex “Soyka” модификация can be seen here. The RTC decorates the post in front of the VNIIIPO building in Balashikha. This memorial is named “To scientists and specialists of VNIIIPO”.