RS-122
The RS-122 is a Georgian mobile multiple rocket launcher firing 122mm 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, as well as operational distance and accuracy. The vehicle was developed by the state-owned Scientific Technical Centre Delta.[1][2]
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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 |
| Barrels | 40 |
| Elevation | 60 degree |
| Traverse | 120 degree |
| Rate of fire | 2 rounds/s |
| Maximum firing range | 45 km |
| 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 |
| Maximum speed | 80 km/h |
Technical characteristics
The 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 cew action thus minimizing the salvo time and also maximizing unit protection.
Armor
The vehicles armoured crew cabin provides protection for its five men crew in accordance to STANAG 4569 level 2 against shell sprinter and fragments.
Transporter
The RS-122 is based on an armored KrAZ-63221 chassis and has an operational range of 500 km.[3]
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