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Data Figure: BM-21 Hail (Град) rocket data for: Cyclone (Торнадо) rocket data for: BM-30 Tornado (Смерч) rocket

According to the Russian “Military Observer” website reported September 29, BM-21 type “hail” is a multi-barrel rocket system developed by the former Soviet Union one of the most famous Marine weapons, since the service since 1963, it has exported to over 30 countries. However, with the new Russian multi-barrel rocket launchers in service, the prominent Russian weapons systems will gradually withdraw from battle.

“hail” rocket launchers in the former Soviet Union and China in 1969 because of Treasure Island (the former Soviet Union called Damansky Island) dispute and the outbreak of armed conflict debut. By the time the Soviet times, “Hail” rocket volley put the island completely covered. Russian military experts have speculated that it was unlikely to survive in that fight.

However, for the complete weapon system and then have their life. Russian military that has served 40 years of “hail” multi-barrel rocket launcher now does not have the potential to continue to improve. Beginning this year, the Russian side will start procurement of a new generation of “Tornado-G” multi-barrel rocket system, and gradually replace the service with its BM-21 “hail.”

the Russian Defense Ministry is responsible for army affairs spokesman Sergei – Vlasov colonel said: “The upgrade on power of ammunition, automated targeting and navigation systems, the new rocket technology performance far exceeds its predecessors ‘cyclone-G’ mainly for the elimination and suppression in open areas or bunkers effective strength, armor technology and equipment, artillery, command posts and other targets. The system is equipped with modern Russian army in the various branches of the military expansion combined operations against the enemy in the direction of long-range firepower to suppress one. “

BM-21″ Hail “122 mm multiple rocket launcher system, a range of 20-40 km, can cover a volley about 15 hectares.

Russian Center for Political Studies of conventional weapons expert Vadim – Lin Branch for a long time that: “BM-21 is a very old system, its army is now retired from the Ukraine, even at the same time, Libya incident showed the importance of modern weapons. “

Constantine, vice president of Russian geopolitics – Schiff Cove, said:” There are indications that the new system of procurement is relatively small Some First equip the system will be those most important Legion. “

served as the Russian Federation Armed Forces missile forces and artillery director Vladimir – Zhalieciji declared,” Tornado-G ” combat effectiveness than “hail” of 2.5-3 times. Meanwhile, the new “cyclone” system has two models, a 122 mm caliber, “Tornado-G”, the other is 300 mm caliber, “Cyclone-S”. The latter will be used to replace the existing fleet of Russian “Tornado” rocket, while its performance is 3-4 times predecessors.

and old-fashioned “hail” and “Tornado” systems, “cyclone” system is equipped with satellite navigation systems, firing accuracy increased significantly. In addition, the “Tornado-G” range is more than “hail” doubled. In addition, the “Cyclone” with each rocket flight controls are installed by the microchip, which further improves accuracy. At the recent “Central -2011″ strategic exercises, the first appearance of the “Tornado-G” on the target 90 kilometers away were shot.

in mobility, the “Cyclone” system has significantly improved. In order to launch in time to avoid the enemy’s counterattack, “cyclone” system can even be fired rockets in the first floor before leaving the launch site. Finally, a rocket hit the target, launch the system may have been transferred to several kilometers outside the security area.

However, it is unclear “Tornado-G” will be equipped with what force. Prior to that, “hail” the rocket has been used to equip the Russian motorized infantry division and tank divisions, while in Russia the past two years to implement the new face of the military reform process, the division-sized units were reorganized into brigades . Zhalieciji that, perhaps, the Russian military of the future will be equipped with every trip, “cyclone” system.

Russian Army generals had said in an interview, longer range of the “Cyclone-S” system in the future will be with the “Iskander-M” tactical missile system together constitute the Russian missile and artillery forces basis. (Compass)

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