View source for 9A53-G Tornado Russian 122mm Multiple Rocket Launcher

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        "WEG",
        "Artillery",
        "Rocket Artillery Systems",
        "Light Rocket Systems (Up to 50 km)",
        "Russia (RUS)",
        "PRO_CFE Treaty",
        "PRO_Russian Federation",
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    "notes": "The Tornado-G multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) is designed and manufactured by SPLAV Scientific Production Enterprise, a company based in Russia. It is an upgraded variant of the BM-21 Grad MLRS.\n\nThe new rocket system is intended for use by the armed forces of Russia and foreign countries. Meant to replace the age-old BM-21 Grad launch system, the new MLRS will provide improved tactical capabilities over its predecessor.\n\nThe Tornado-G rocket system is designed to destroy enemy fortifications and artillery systems with a high degree of precision. Equipped with automated targeting and navigation systems, the MLRS offers superior target engagement capabilities.\n\nThe Tornado-G was demonstrated during the ARMY 2018 international defense exhibitions held in August 2018 in Kubinka, Russia. It also took part in the Victory Day Parade 2018 held in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in May 2018.\n\nSPLAV rolled out an upgraded version of rockets with enhanced warhead capabilities to be used on Tornado-G MLRS in August 2018.",
    "dateOfIntroduction": 2012,
    "countryOfOrigin": "Russia (RUS)",
    "proliferation": "CFE Treaty, Russian Federation",
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        "TornadoG-GMRL(B).jpg",
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                    "name": "In Service",
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                    "name": "Type",
                    "value": "122mm Multiple Launch Rocket System"
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                    "value": "Tornado Series"
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                    "name": "Crew",
                    "value": "2",
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                    "name": "Chassis",
                    "value": "Ural-4320"
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                    "name": "Displacement Time",
                    "value": "3",
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                {
                    "name": "Emplacement Time",
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            "name": "Dimensions",
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                    "name": "Length",
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                {
                    "name": "Weight, Combat",
                    "value": "14",
                    "units": "tons"
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                {
                    "name": "Ground Pressure",
                    "value": "INA"
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                    "name": "Engine Name",
                    "value": "YaMZ-238M2"
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                {
                    "name": "Engine Type",
                    "value": "Diesel"
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                {
                    "name": "Engine Power",
                    "value": "240",
                    "units": "hp"
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                {
                    "name": "Cruising Range",
                    "value": "650",
                    "units": "km"
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                {
                    "name": "Speed, Maximum Road",
                    "value": "85",
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                    "name": "Speed, Maximum Off-Road",
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                    "name": "Speed Maximum Swim",
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                    "name": "Gradient",
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                    "name": "Side Slope",
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                    "name": "Vertical Step",
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                    "units": "m"
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                    "name": "Trench",
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                    "name": "Fording Depth",
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            "name": "Communications",
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                    "name": "Primary",
                    "value": "R-123M"
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                {
                    "name": "Secondary",
                    "value": "INA"
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            "name": "Launcher",
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                    "name": "System",
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                            "name": "Name",
                            "value": "Tornado-G"
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                        {
                            "name": "Caliber",
                            "value": "122",
                            "units": "mm"
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                        {
                            "name": "Type",
                            "value": "Multiple Rocket Launcher"
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                        {
                            "name": "Number of Tubes",
                            "value": "40"
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                        {
                            "name": "Maximum Firing Range",
                            "value": "40 km"
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                        {
                            "name": "Full Salvo Duration",
                            "value": "20 sec"
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                        {
                            "name": "Reloading Time",
                            "value": "7 minutes"
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                        {
                            "name": "Elevation",
                            "value": "INA"
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                        {
                            "name": "Traverse",
                            "value": "INA"
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                        {
                            "name": "Nite",
                            "value": ""
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                            "name": "Name",
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                            "name": "Caliber",
                            "value": "122",
                            "units": "mm"
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                        {
                            "name": "Maximum Effective Range",
                            "value": "20.4",
                            "units": "km"
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                        {
                            "name": "Minimum Effective Range",
                            "value": "0.5",
                            "units": "km"
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                        {
                            "name": "Warhead Weight",
                            "value": "18.4 kg (M21OF)"
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                        {
                            "name": "Rocket Length",
                            "value": "2.87",
                            "units": "m"
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                        {
                            "name": "Maximum Velocity",
                            "value": "INA"
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                        {
                            "name": "Fuze Type",
                            "value": "MRV-U (PD)"
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                            "value": "9M28F"
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                            "name": "Type",
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                        {
                            "name": "Caliber",
                            "value": "122",
                            "units": "mm"
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                        {
                            "name": "Maximum Effective Range",
                            "value": "15",
                            "units": "km"
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                        {
                            "name": "Minimum Effective Range",
                            "value": "1.5",
                            "units": "km"
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                        {
                            "name": "Warhead Weight",
                            "value": "21",
                            "units": "kg"
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                        {
                            "name": "Rocket Length",
                            "value": "2.87",
                            "units": "m"
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                        {
                            "name": "Maximum Velocity",
                            "value": "INA"
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                        {
                            "name": "Fuze Type",
                            "value": "MRV-U (PD) or AR-6 (proximity)"
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                    ]
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                {
                    "name": "Ammunition (Option 3)",
                    "properties": [
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                            "name": "Name",
                            "value": "Type 90A"
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                        {
                            "name": "Type",
                            "value": "FRAG-HE"
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                        {
                            "name": "Caliber",
                            "value": "122",
                            "units": "mm"
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                        {
                            "name": "Maximum Effective Range",
                            "value": "32.7",
                            "units": "km"
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                        {
                            "name": "Minimum Effective Range",
                            "value": "12.7",
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                        {
                            "name": "Warhead Weight",
                            "value": "18.3",
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                        {
                            "name": "Rocket Length",
                            "value": "2.75",
                            "units": "m"
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                        {
                            "name": "Maximum Velocity",
                            "value": "INA"
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                        {
                            "name": "Fuze Type",
                            "value": "PD"
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            ]
        },
        {
            "name": "Fire Control",
            "properties": [
                {
                    "name": "Name",
                    "value": "INA"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Computerized FCS",
                    "value": "Yes, the vehicle is fitted with a modern fire control system."
                },
                {
                    "name": "Direct Fire",
                    "value": "INA"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Indirect Fire",
                    "value": "PG-1M Panoramic Telescope (PANTEL)"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Position Location System",
                    "value": "No"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Collimator",
                    "value": "K-1"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "name": "Protection",
            "properties": [
                {
                    "name": "Hull Armor",
                    "value": "Protection from small Arms and Shell Splinters."
                },
                {
                    "name": "Applique Armor",
                    "value": "No"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Explosive Reactive Armor",
                    "value": "No"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Active Protection System",
                    "value": "No"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Mine Clearing",
                    "value": "No"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Self-Entrenching Blade",
                    "value": "No"
                },
                {
                    "name": "NBC Protection",
                    "value": "INA"
                },
                {
                    "name": "Smoke Equipment",
                    "value": "No"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "variants": [
        {
            "name": "BM-21-1",
            "notes": "Launch vehicles are mounted on a family of Ural-4320 truck chassis"
        },
        {
            "name": "T-122 Kamaz",
            "notes": "9A53-G Tornado (2x15 1x40 122mm Upgraded BM-21 Grad Multiple Rocket Launcher Module, based on a Kamaz Truck."
        },
        {
            "name": "9P138 \"Grad-1\":",
            "notes": "lighter 36-round version, mounted on a six-by-six ZIL-131 chassis. The vehicle with supporting equipment (rockets, transporter 9T450 and re-supply truck 9F380) is referred to as complex 9K55. The 9P138 can only use \"short-range\" rockets with a range of 15 km (9.3 mi). It used to be known in the West as BM-21b or M1976."
        },
        {
            "name": "BM-21V \"Grad-V\"",
            "notes": "Developed for Soviet airborne troops in 1969. A GAZ-66B four-by-four truck chassis is fitted with a 12-round 122 mm rocket launcher. The vehicle is sturdy enough to be air-dropped. Parts of the vehicle such as the canvas cab roof can be taken off or folded down to reduce its size during transit. Like the BM-21, the BM-21V has stabilizing jacks on the rear of the vehicle for support when firing. The launch vehicle has the industrial index of 9P125."
        },
        {
            "name": "9А51 \"Prima\"",
            "notes": "50-round launcher on a Ural-4320 5t chassis. The vehicle together with fire control equipment, the ammunition transporter TZM 9T232M and the new rocket 9M53F is referred to as complex"
        },
        {
            "name": "\"Grad-P Light portable rocket system\"",
            "notes": "the complete system comprises a 9P132 single-round man-portable launcher (it can be reloaded and used again), a 9M22M 122 mm high-explosive fragmentation rocket and a fire control panel. The system was developed in the middle of the 1960s for Soviet special units and was used by Vietnamese forces at war with the US, under the designation DKZ-B. It was not accepted for regular service with the Russian Army, but it was and is still popular with paramilitary and guerrilla forces."
        },
        {
            "name": "BM-21PD \"Damba\"",
            "notes": "40-round launcher mounted on Ural-375D or 43201 truck chassis. Developed for protection of naval bases against underwater infiltrations, uses special ammunition PRS-60 (Protivodiversionnyi Reaktivnyi Snaryad). The vehicle together with ammunition transporter is referred to as complex DP-62 \"Damba\"."
        },
        {
            "name": "A-215 \"Grad-M\"",
            "notes": "22-round naval version, entered service in 1978."
        },
        {
            "name": "9K51M \"Tornado-G\"",
            "notes": "an advanced version of the original BM-21 vehicle with sophisticated fire control system, satellite navigation, and automatic target aiming."
        },
        {
            "name": "BM-21A \"BelGrad\"",
            "notes": "This is a modernized version, based on a MAZ-631705 6×6 truck with 425 hp diesel engine TMZ-8424. Between the cab and the launcher there is another pack of 40 rockets. The system was evaluated from 1997 and entered service in 2001."
        }
    ],
    "type": "WEG",
    "version": 1
}