The RS-122 is a Georgian mobile multiple rocket launcher firing 122 mm rockets. It was developed in 2011 and put on production display in February 2012. The RS-122 is a heavily modified version of the Soviet BM-21 Grad. Its main characteristics are the armoured crew cabin (using elements from MRAP and BAE Caiman), improved firing, operational range and accuracy. The vehicle was developed by the state-owned Scientific Technical Centre Delta.[1][2]
| RS-122 [1] | |
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| Type | Multiple rocket launcher |
| Place of origin | Georgia |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Scientific Technical Center Delta |
| Manufacturer | STC Delta |
| Produced | 2012–present |
| No. built | 8+ |
| Specifications (9K51) | |
| Mass | 20 tonnes |
| Length | 8.5 m |
| Width | 2.7 m |
| Height | 3.3 m |
| Crew | 5 |
| Caliber | 122 mm |
| Barrels | 40 |
| Elevation | 60 degree |
| Traverse | 120 degree |
| Rate of fire | 2 rounds/s |
| Maximum firing range | 45 km (28 mi) |
| Sights | PG-1M panoramic telescope (external). Computer linked only configuration (internal). |
| Armor | STANAG 4569 level 2 |
| Engine | YaMZ-238C diesel 330 hp |
| Suspension | 6×6 wheeled |
Operational range | 500 km (310 mi) |
| Maximum speed | 80 km/h (50 mph) |
Technical characteristics
editThe rocket launcher is designed to defeat personnel, armored targets, artillery batteries, command posts and fortifications. The RS-122 is capable of control fire without the preliminary preparation of a position and exposed crew action, thus minimizing the salvo time and maximizing unit protection.
Armor
editThe vehicle's armoured crew cabin provides protection for its five-man crew in accordance to STANAG 4569 level 2 against shell splinter and fragments.
Transporter
editThe RS-122 is based on an armored KrAZ-63221 chassis and has an operational range of 500 km (310 mi).[3]
Gallery
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See also
edit- BM-21 Grad – (Soviet Union)
- RM-70 multiple rocket launcher – (Czechoslovakia)
- WR-40 Langusta – (Poland)