BM-30 Smerch
Type: Multiple Launch Rocket System
Domain: land
Country of Origin: Russia
Manufacturer: NPO Mashinostroyeniya
First Deployed: 1987
Overview
The BM-30 Smerch is a 300mm heavy multiple launch rocket system capable of devastating area fire at ranges up to 90 km. With 12 tubes per launcher, it provides massive firepower for suppression and destruction of area targets.
Technical Specifications
| CEP | 150-300 m (unguided), ~30 m (guided) |
|---|---|
| Crew | 3 |
| Length | 12.0 m |
| Weight | 43,700 kg |
| Rockets | 12× 300mm |
| Warhead | 280 kg (various types) |
| Platform | MAZ-543M 8x8 525hp diesel |
| Max range | 90 km |
| Max speed | 60 km/h |
| Min range | 20 km |
| Reload time | ~20 minutes |
Operators
- Algeria
- Belarus
- India
- Kuwait
- Russia
- Syria
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
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