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}}
|guidance=
}}
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
{{Reflist}}
{{Tbilisi Aircraft Manufacturing}}
Category:Multiple rocket launchers
Category:Wheeled self-propelled rocket launchers