Polonez (MRL)

The Polonez Multiple Launch Rocket System [1] is a Belarusian 300 mm rocket artillery system of a launcher unit comprising 8 rockets packaged in two four-rocket pods mounted on a MZKT-7930 vehicle.[2] In 2018, it was exported to Azerbaijan.[3] MLRS was designed by the Belarusian Plant of Precision Electromechanics in cooperation with a foreign country, probably China. The first combat missile launches were carried out in China.[4] The Belarussian army is armed with it. The upgraded Polonez-M has passed all trials and has been accepted into service by the Belarusian army as of May 2019. Its supplies have already begun. Upgraded Polonez has an increased range of 300 km and a higher share of Belarusian-made components. It can fire a 480 kg warhead tactical missile.[5][6]

Polonez
Polonez
TypeMultiple rocket launcher
Place of originBelarus
Service history
In service2016 – present
Production history
Designed2014
Produced2014 – present
Specifications
Caliber300 mm (12 in)
Barrels8
Maximum firing range200 km (120 mi) / 300 km (Polonez-M)
Guidance
system
global navigation satellite system (GNSS) / inertial navigation system (INS)

See also
  • Katyusha, BM-13, BM-8, and BM-31 multiple rocket launchers of World War II
  • T-122 Sakarya
  • Fajr-5
  • TOROS
  • Falaq-2
  • BM-14 140mm multiple rocket launcher
  • BM-21 Grad 122mm multiple rocket launcher
  • BM-27 Uragan 220mm multiple rocket launcher
  • M270, U.S. multiple rocket launcher
  • Pinaka Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher, 214mm Indian multiple rocket launcher
  • TOS-1 Buratino Heavy Flame Thrower System (multiple rocket / thermobaric weapon launcher)

References
  1. http://www.army-technology.com/projects/polonez-multiple-launch-rocket-system-mlrs-belarus/
  2. International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) (9 February 2016). "The Military Balance 2016". The Military Balance. Routledge. 116: 181–183. doi:10.1080/04597222.2016.1127558.
  3. https://defence-blog.com/missiles/azerbaijan-received-newest-polonez-multiple-rocket-launch-system-from-belarus.html
  4. https://belarusinfocus.info/society-and-politics/developing-missile-technology-belarus-strategic-priority
  5. https://armyrecognition.com/milex_2019_news_online_show_daily_minsk_belarus/milex_2019_polonez-m_mlrs_enters_service_in_belarussian_army.html
  6. https://www.janes.com/article/89114/belarus-unveils-upgraded-polonez-m-mrl-system

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