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Entered service |
2001 |
|
Crew |
6 men |
|
Dimensions and weight |
|
Weight |
? |
|
Length |
9.4 m |
|
Width |
2.7
m |
|
Height |
3.35 m |
|
Armament |
|
Caliber |
122.4-mm |
|
Number of tubes |
40 |
|
Rocket weight |
66.4 kg |
|
Warhead weight |
19.18 kg |
|
Firing range |
1.6 - 20.75 km |
|
Full salvo duration |
20 s |
|
Reloading time |
2 minutes |
|
Mobility |
|
Engine |
TMZ-8424 diesel |
|
Engine power |
425 hp |
|
Maximum road speed |
85 km/h |
|
Range |
1 200 km |
|
Maneuverability |
|
Gradient |
60% |
|
Side slope |
? |
|
Vertical step |
~ 0.5 m |
|
Trench |
~ 0.5 m |
|
Fording |
? |
|
The BM-21A
BelGrad (Belorussian Grad) multiple launch rocket system was
developed in Belarus to replace the Soviet
BM-21
Grad. It successfully passed trials in 1997 and entered
service with Belarusian Army in 2001.
The BelGrad
has similar artillery system to it's predecessor. It has 40
launching tubes for 122.4-mm rockets. It is compatible with all rockets,
developed for the BM-21 Grad. A standard HE-FRAG
rocket is 2.87 m long and weights 66 kg. The Belgrad can
also fire new extended-range rocket with cluster or HE-FRAG
warheads. Maximum range of fire is 21 km.
The BM-21A
is based on the
MAZ-6317 6x6
heavy utility truck chassis. Vehicle is powered by a TMZ-8424 diesel engine, developing 425 horsepower. The MAZ-6317
has twice longer cargo platform comparing with the original
Ural-375D. Extra space was used to carry a full set of reload
rockets.
The BM-21A
BelGrad has a reloading system similar to the
RM-70. This multiple
launch rocket system is automatically reloaded in less than 2
minutes. It can be reloaded manually within 7 minutes.
A battery of
BelGrads also includes command vehicle and ammunition resupply vehicles.
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