122mm TORNADO-G MLRS

Modern 122mm TORNADO-G MLRS (index 9K51M) is equipped to improved system Automated Laying and Fire Control System (ALFCS), also preparing and launching apparatus .
ALFCS provides automatic topographic survey, orientation on the terrain and mapping onto electronic map, automated calculation of firing data and targeting of a launch tubes package without leaving the cabin, and also automated data input into enhanced power rockets detonator.

TORNADO-G

122mm TORNADO-G MLRS is designed for fire attacks at tactical depth of disposition:

► Infantry, artillery and tank units in combat position and concentration area;

► Unarmoured and soft-skinned materiel on parking lot, during travel and in the march;

► Helicopters on landing strips and flying lines;

► Command post tactical level and communications facility.

14.95 t

Weight

3 PAX

Crew

85 км/ч

Maximum road speed

800 km

Cruising range

The TORNADO-G MLRS main type of fire is indirect fire mode from covered positions without topographic survey. There is no need for the crew to leave the vehicle or use any sighting systems which saves precious time and shorter time to stowed position allows to withdraw from the firing site much faster. But the crew can also leave the vehicle and use sighting systems and remote control. Preparing and launching apparatus provides for preparation of all types of rockets for start-up and launch, both from Launch Vehicle cabin, and by means of the portable console at distance 50 … 60 m, as well as remote data input of a launch definition (time of action) for 9M539 and 9M541 rockets.

Characteristics

Gross weight, kg	not more 14 950
Number of launch tubes, pcs	40
Deployment time from travel to combat position, s	30
Full salvo time, s	40
Maximum firing elevation of launcher, deg.	70
Traverse angles from an axis of the chassis, deg.:
on the right	70
at the left	102
Loading time of the Launch Vehicle by means crew, min	7
Number of rockets in the Transport Vehicle, pcs	60