RS-122

{{Short description|Georgian self-propelled rocket launcher}}

{{Infobox weapon

|name=RS-122 [http://delta.gov.ge/en/product/rs-122/ Multiple Rocket Launcher System – RS-122].

| image= DRS-122 georgian MLRS (4).jpg

| image_size = 300

|caption=

|origin= Georgia

|type=Multiple rocket launcher

|is_ranged=

|is_artillery=yes

|is_vehicle=yes

|is_UK=

|designer= Scientific Technical Center Delta

|design_date=

|manufacturer= STC Delta

|unit_cost=

|production_date=2012–present

|number= 8+

|variants=

|spec_label=9K51

|weight=20 tonnes

|length= 8.5 m

|part_length=

|width= 2.7 m

|height= 3.3 m

|diameter=

|crew=5

|cartridge=

|caliber=122 mm

|barrels=40

|action=

|rate=2 rounds/s

|velocity=

|range=

|max_range={{convert|45|km|abbr=on}}

|feed=

|sights=PG-1M panoramic telescope (external). Computer linked only configuration (internal).

|breech=

|recoil=

|carriage=

|elevation= 60 degree

|traverse= 120 degree

|armour= STANAG 4569 level 2

|primary_armament=

|secondary_armament=

|engine= YaMZ-238C diesel

|engine_power= 330 hp

|transmission=

|payload_capacity=

|fuel_capacity=

|pw_ratio=

|suspension=6×6 wheeled

|clearance=

|vehicle_range={{convert|500|km|abbr=on}}

|speed={{convert|80|km/h|abbr=on}}

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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.http://mod.gov.ge/index.php?page=77&lang=1&type=1&Id=1314 Unfinished web page.

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 crew action, thus minimizing the salvo time and maximizing unit protection.

Armor

The 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

The RS-122 is based on an armored KrAZ-63221 chassis and has an operational range of {{convert|500|km|abbr=on}}.{{Cite web|url=http://delta.gov.ge/en/product/rs-122/|title = Multiple Rocket Launcher System – RS-122}}

Gallery

File:DRS-122 georgian MLRS (2).jpg

File:DRS-122 georgian MLRS (3).jpg

See also

  • {{lwc|BM-21 Grad}}
  • {{lwc|RM-70 multiple rocket launcher}}
  • {{lwc|WR-40 Langusta}}

References