LRSVM Morava

LRSVM Morava
File:LRSVM Morava side view.jpg LRSVM Morava side view Partner Belgrade Weapons Fair(right one).
Type	Multiple rocket launcher
Place of origin	Serbia
Service history
In service	2013
Production history
Designer	VTI - Military Technical Institute Belgrade
Designed	2011
Manufacturer	IMK 14. oktobar Krusevac Serbia
No. built	6
Specifications
Crew	3
Caliber	122mm/128mm
Barrels	2 containers with 12-16 barrels depending on caliber
Maximum firing range	40 km with G2000 122mm rocket
Main armament	Plamen A , Plamen B , OGANJ , GRAD , G-2000 rockets
Engine	MB OM 904 LA EU3 diesel 174 hp
Suspension	4x4 wheeled
Operational range	1000 km
Maximum speed	80 km/h

The LRSVM Morava multiple launch rocket system will be Serbia's newest universal MLRS and is designed as a lightweight and universal version of the M-63 Plamen , M-77 Oganj and BM-21 Grad MLRS. It was first unveiled in 2011 as a more tactically and universal mobile version. It is developed by VTI (Military Tehnical Institute) from Belgrade who has long time expirience in developing MLRS systems including most powerful at time of development 262mm M-87 Orkan. After succesfull transfer of tehnology and colaboration with UAE Emirates Defense Technologies in developing their MLRS based on Nimr platforms VTI has completed new universal modular MLRS dubed Morava. This model is aimed at replacing the current generation of Russian MLRS, including BM-21 Grad, and Serbian MLRS M-77 Oganj and M-63 Plamen in all version. There is a version designated for export.

Design

The LRSVM Morava system is based on the chassis of FAP 1118 BSV 4x4 military truck that provides a good tactical mobility. It is equipped with a doble container with 12-16 launching tubes, which can fire all current Plamen, Oganj and Grad rockets, including HE-FRAG, incendiary, thermobaric, cluster with anti-personnel or anti-tank mines. It is possible to combine two different modules for example one container with Plamen A and one container with Grad rockets giving a unique capabilities of attacking close and ranged targets in the same time.

Range and direction correction system provides better accuracy with respect to its predecessors. The Morava can launch single rocket, partial ripple or full salvo, which can cover an area of 32 hectares. The LRSVM is equipped with fully-automatic targeting control systems. The launch vehicle is fitted with an Inertial Navigation System (INS), GPS unit and absolute encoders for automatic positioning. Vehicle has ballistic computer with automatic or manual data input and firing elements computation. Rockets are launched directly form the cab or remotely form the vehicle. The LRSVM can fire single rockets or full salvo. A crew of three prepares this artillery system for firing within 45 seconds. It leaves firing position within 30 seconds. The Morava launching vehicle is reloaded within 5 minutes and a full salvo duration is 15-25s depending on rocket type.

While travelling the rocket launcher is covered by hydraulically operated canvas cover(first such camouflage world implementation was on M-77 Oganj) , which makes it hard to recognize, as vehicle looks like an ordinary light utility truck. Also it protects the launcher from adverse weather effects.

Deployment

Serbian Army is reciving first batch of 6 LRSVM Morava systems in 2013, and it is expected that Serbia Army has a need for about 48-90 systems to replace current in use.

Rocket projectiles

Variant		Rocket		Warhead		Number of rails transport and launch container	Range
Name	Type	Weight	Weight	Max.
Plamen A	unguided rocket	16	8.6 km
Plamen D	unguided rocket	16		12.6 km
Oganj M77	unguided rocket	12			22.5 km
"Grad"	unguided rocket	12				35 km
GM-2000	unguided rocket	12					40 km
Rokestan	unguided rocket	25						11 km

Operators

• Template:Serbia: 6 units in service.

See also

• BM-14 140mm multiple rocket launcher
• BM-21 Grad 122mm multiple rocket launcher
• M-77 Oganj 128mm
• 9A52-4 Tornado
• LAR-160

External links

• Template:Http://www.vti.mod.gov.rs/film/lrsvm/lrsvm.html
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