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Tornado (multiple rocket launcher)
Russian long-range multiple launch rocket system / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Tornado is a family of related multiple rocket launchers developed by NPO Splav for the Russian Ground Forces.[2][1] Variants of the system, which include the Tornado-G and Tornado-S models, have different capabilities and different battlefield roles.[3] The Tornado is designed primarily to fire cluster munitions but also can be used to fire thermobaric warheads.
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Tornado | |
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Type | Multiple rocket launcher |
Place of origin | Russia |
Service history | |
In service | 2014–present |
Wars | Syrian Civil War[citation needed] Russo-Ukrainian War |
Production history | |
Designer | Motovilikha Plants |
Designed | 2000s |
Manufacturer | NPO Splav[1] |
Produced | 2011–present |
No. built | More than 200 units in service |
Variants | 9A53-G Tornado, 9A53-S Tornado |
Specifications | |
Mass | 24.65 t |
Length | 11.2 m |
Width | 2.5 m |
Height | 3.15 m |
Crew | 2 |
Caliber | 122 mm/300 mm |
Barrels | 40/12,6 |
Maximum firing range | 200 km (300 mm 9M544 rocket) |
Main armament | 9M55 or 9M528 rockets |
Engine | KamAZ-740.50.360 diesel 360 hp |
Suspension | 8×8 wheeled |
Operational range | 1,000 km |
Maximum speed | 90 km/h |
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