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T-122 Sakarya MLRS
TürkiyeRoketsan/MKE (Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation)Multiple Launch Rocket SystemIntroduced:1997
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The T-122 Sakarya is a Turkish 122mm multiple rocket launcher system domestically produced by Roketsan and MKEK. It features a 40-round launcher mounted on a wheeled truck chassis, capable of ripple-firing all 40 rockets in under 20 seconds to a maximum range of 40 km. The system provides Turkish Army brigades with organic close fire support. Standard unguided rockets are being supplemented with the TRLG-230 guided rocket family for precision engagement. The Sakarya has seen widespread operational use in Syria and northern Iraq.
OPERATORS (1)
Türkiye
2ACTIVE
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T-122 Sakarya MLRS - Roketsan / MKEK
ADVANTAGES
- 40-tube Turkish indigenous Grad-class MLRS
- Wheeled truck for road mobility
- Low cost per salvo
- Indigenous ammunition available
- Can fire full 40-round salvo in 20s
DISADVANTAGES
- Unguided — area saturation only
- 40km range limits deep fire support
- Large 122mm footprint per round
- Immediate counter-battery threat after firing
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CREW3
TUBES40
VEHICLE6x6 Wheeled Truck
RANGE KM MAX40
RANGE KM MIN8
SALVO TIME S20
MAX SPEED KMH80
RELOAD TIME MIN10
ROCKET CALIBER MM122
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