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Entered service |
1989 |
|
Crew |
5 men |
|
Dimensions and weight |
|
Weight |
21.5 t |
|
Length |
9.3 m |
|
Width |
2.35
m |
|
Height |
3.4 m |
|
Armament |
|
Caliber |
127-mm |
|
Number of tubes |
40 |
|
Rocket weight |
62 kg |
|
Warhead weight |
? |
|
Firing range |
8 - 36 km |
|
Full salvo duration |
46 s |
|
Reloading time |
15 - 20 minutes |
|
Mobility |
|
Engine |
Deutz F10L 413F diesel |
|
Engine power |
315 hp |
|
Maximum road speed |
75 km/h |
|
Range |
1 000 km |
|
Maneuverability |
|
Gradient |
? |
|
Side slope |
? |
|
Vertical step |
~ 0.5 m |
|
Trench |
~ 0.5 m |
|
Fording |
? |
|
The Bateleur
multiple launch rocket system is a further development of the
Valkiri. Sometimes it is referred as
the Valkiri Mk.2. It's development was finished
in 1986 and it entered service with the South African National
Defense Forces in 1989.
The Bateleur
has 40 launching tubes for 127-mm rockets. Launching tubes are
arranged in two packs. The standard missile is 2.95 m long and
weights 62 kg. The Bateleur fires two types of rockets, HE-FRAG and
cluster. The cluster warhead uses HE-FRAG submunitions, anti-tank or
anti-personnel mines. It can also fire rockets developed for the Valkiri.
The Bateleur
is based on the
Samil 100 heavy truck.
Vehicle has an armored cab and is protected against land mines. It
is powered by the Deutz F10L 413F diesel, developing 315 horsepower.
The Bateleur
is reloaded manually. Reload rockets are carried in escorting truck.
Reloading usually takes place away from firing position, to avoid
counter-battery fire.
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Video of the Bateleur multiple
launch rocket system |
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