Lazika
ლაზიკა
Lazika.jpg
Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Place of origin Georgia Georgia (country)
Production history
Designer Scientifical Technical Center "Delta"
Manufacturer Tbilisi Aircraft Manufacturing
Specifications
Crew 3+8
Armor hull front STANAG 4569 level 4, hull sides STANAG 4569 level 3, hull rear STANAG 4569 level 2-3
Main
armament		 23x152mm autocannon - RC
Secondary
armament		 7.62x54 mm machinegun - RC
Suspension torsion bar
Operational
range		 400 km
Speed 70 km/h

The LAZIKA[1] (Georgian: ლაზიკა) is a Georgian-made Infantry Fighting Vehicle, developed by the Scientifial Technical Center DELTA, financed by the Georgian military. Its main characteristics are the thick armor compared to the vehicles size and the weapon remote control systems. The combat vehicle is solely ordered by the military, but yet still undergoes developement state as diverse versions of it are being developed, including uparmored ones.

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Technical characteristics [link]

The vehicle is equipped with night-day and thermal imaging cameras attached to the Remote Weapon Station and driver cabine. Electronics include similar to MBT's friend or foe recognition set, as well as digital controls and satellite connected navigation. It also includes latest communication systems.

The armoured hull of the vehicle is based on a tracked chassis. The layout houses an engine compartment in the front, crew cab in the centre and troop compartment at the rear. The power pack is placed at the front of the hull, with the exhaust outlet on the right. The vehicle can accommodate 11 personnel, including three crew plus eight infantrymen. The troop section is provided with individual mine blast seats for occupants. Troops can enter and exit the vehicle through a power-operated ramp at the rear. An emergency door is also provided on the ramp. The combat weight of the vehicle is 14t, which is considered to be much lighter in comparison with other modern IFVs. Primarily designed to transport a squad of infantry and their weapons, Lazika delivers mobility, protection and fire power for the operators. The driver's cabin and remotely controlled weapon station are equipped with day / night and thermal imaging cameras. The observation systems aboard the vehicle can detect and identify multiple targets located at long ranges. Four roof hatches are provided for observation purposes. The fire control system ensures accurate firing in all weather conditions. Other equipment includes friend or foe (IFF), digital controls and satellite linked navigation. The modern communication systems fitted on the vehicle ensure effective communication between troops.[2]

Armament [link]

The current armament consists of a 23x152mm 2A14 autocannon and a 7.62x54mm PKT machinegun, which are installed on a remote weapon station. Primary armament can also be a 120mm automatic mortar platform. Secondary armament can range from diverse Western or Eastern originated anti-air, anti-tank or command-communication systems[3].

The vehicle is modular and can be fittet with various weapon platforms.

Armour [link]

The hull of the vehicle is attached with combined armour for all-round protection against 7.62mm Nato rounds and 14.5mm AP rounds to the front at long range and to the flanks at close range. Lazika offers STANAG Level IV mine blast protection. The vehicle can withstand 10kg anti-tank mine blasts and 6kg mine blasts at any location underneath the hull.

The Lazika is considered to be one of the moderately protected infantry fighting vehicles in the world. The armour solution bears similarities with the advanced armour solutions employed by Israeli armoured vehicles. Eight smoke-grenade dischargers mounted on the top of the forward hull improve the survivability of the vehicle. The vehicle can be fitted with NBC protection and automatic fire suppression systems.[4]

Engine and Mobility [link]

The vehicle is powered by a turbocharged diesel engine which is capable of developing a power of 300hp. The power pack provides a maximum speed of 70km/h. The vehicle has an operational range of 200km, which can be increased to 400km by additional fuel tanks. It is fitted with torsion bar suspension system. The running gear on either side of the vehicle's hull includes five road wheels with the drive sprocket at the front and idler at the rear. The upper part of the suspension is covered by armour plates.

The tracked vehicle delivers superior mobility over difficult terrains and offers better obstacle climbing power and greater manoeuvrability than other wheeled IFVs. Lazika can negotiate a 60% gradient and 30% side slopes. The vehicle is capable of crossing vertical steps of 0.7m and trenches of 2m depth.[5]

Operators [link]

See also [link]

Sources [link]

  1. ^ Ministry of Defence of Georgia
  2. ^ https://www.army-technology.com/projects/lazika-infantry-fighting-vehicle/
  3. ^ https://www.army-technology.com/projects/lazika-infantry-fighting-vehicle/
  4. ^ https://www.army-technology.com/projects/lazika-infantry-fighting-vehicle/
  5. ^ https://www.army-technology.com/projects/lazika-infantry-fighting-vehicle/

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Lazika (planned city)

Lazika (Georgian: ლაზიკა) is a proposed planned city in Georgia, on the country’s Black Sea littoral, named after the ancient kingdom of Lazica. Proposed in 2011 by the-then President of Georgia, Mikheil Saakashvili, it was to be built south to Anaklia—a sea resort immediately south to breakaway Abkhazia—and north to Kulevi, a port north to Poti, Georgia's key Black Sea port city. The project was largely abandoned after the change of government in Georgia in 2012.

Proposed city

An intent to construct a new large settlement, with the potential to make the city into the country's second largest—after the capital of Tbilisi—and a major economic hub of western Georgia, was unveiled by President Mikheil Saakashvili on December 4, 2011. The name "Lazika" is a reference to the Greco-Roman designation of this region, a part of ancient Colchis. According to Saakashvili, the construction would be launched in 2012 and the government of Georgia had already been in talks with several large investment groups in Asia and Europe. Several politicians and commentators have been skeptical of the project. Critics have also pointed out to the potential harm to the flora and fauna of the Kolkheti National Park, which lies adjacent to the area. The NDI-sponsored public opinion polls in 2012 showed support for the construction of the city.

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