Russia tests ‘Robocop’ exo-skeleton armour that lets ‘cyborg’ squaddies shoot with machine-like accuracy
The battery powered suits allow squaddies to fire machine guns one-handed with computer accuracy
RUSSIA has tested a battlefield exo-skeleton that will turn its soldiers into an army of Iron Men.
The battery powered 'Robocop' suits allow squaddies to fire machine guns one-handed with computer accuracy.
The futuristic gear lets soldiers run faster while wielding heavy automatic weapons.
Military tech firm TsNiiTochMash have developed the Ratnik-3 ‘Soldier of the Future’ suit, which is made from titanium.
Chief designer Oleg Faustov told Russian news agency : "We have already held trials for the prototype of the active exoskeleton.
"It really enhances a serviceman’s physical abilities. For example, the tester was able to shoot from a machine-gun only with one hand and accurately hit targets."
They hope to perfect the design by 2025, claiming they want t make it stronger and faster before rolling it out on battlefields.
But the exo-suits have one major floor - they have no storage battery, meaning it has a limited amount of time during combat.
Scientists say they are confident of improving the power source.
The skeleton hangs over the soldiers' shoulders and around their waist, supporting backpack weight of up to 50kg.
It's metal arm supports heavy weapons.
Earlier this year, we revealed Russia's deadly arsenal of futuristic weapons which are way ahead of the rest of the world.
The Red Army also unveiled it's deadly army of robot killers, including the dreaded gunslinger model.
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