RS-122

The RS-122 is a Georgian mobile multiple rocket launcher firing 122mm rockets. It was developed in 2011 and put on production display in February 2012. The RS-122 is a heavily modified version of the Soviet BM-21 Grad. Its main characteristics are the armoured crew cabin (using elements from MRAP and BAE Caiman), improved firing, as well as operational distance and accuracy. The vehicle was developed by the state-owned Scientific Technical Centre Delta.[1][2]

RS-122 [1]
TypeMultiple rocket launcher
Place of originGeorgia
Production history
DesignerScientific Technical Center Delta
ManufacturerSTC Delta
Produced2012–present
No. built8+
Specifications (9K51)
Mass20 tonnes
Length8.5 m
Width2.7 m
Height3.3 m
Crew5
Barrels40
Elevation60 degree
Traverse120 degree
Rate of fire2 rounds/s
Maximum firing range45 km
SightsPG-1M panoramic telescope ( external ). Computer linked only configuration ( internal )
ArmorSTANAG 4569 level 2
EngineYaMZ-238C diesel
330 hp
Suspension6×6 wheeled
Operational
range
500 km
Maximum speed 80 km/h

Technical characteristics

The rocket launcher is designed to defeat personnel, armored targets, artillery batteries, command posts and fortifications. The RS-122 is capable of control fire without the preliminary preparation of a position and exposed cew action thus minimizing the salvo time and also maximizing unit protection.

Armor

The vehicles armoured crew cabin provides protection for its five men crew in accordance to STANAG 4569 level 2 against shell sprinter and fragments.

Transporter

The RS-122 is based on an armored KrAZ-63221 chassis and has an operational range of 500 km.[3]

See also

References
  1. Multiple Rocket Launcher System – RS-122.
  2. http://mod.gov.ge/index.php?page=77&lang=1&type=1&Id=1314 Unfinished web page.
  3. http://delta.gov.ge/en/product/rs-122/
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