Polonez (multiple rocket launcher)
| Polonez | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Polonez | |
| Type | Multiple rocket launcher |
| Place of origin | Belarus |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2016 – present |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2014 |
| Produced | 2014 – present |
| Specifications | |
| Caliber | 300 mm (12 in) |
| Barrels | 8 |
| Maximum firing range | 200 km (120 mi) |
Guidance system | global navigation satellite system (GNSS) / inertial navigation system (INS) |
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]
See also
- Katyusha, BM-13, BM-8, and BM-31 multiple rocket launchers of World War II
- 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
- ^ http://www.army-technology.com/projects/polonez-multiple-launch-rocket-system-mlrs-belarus/
- ^ International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) (9 February 2016). "The Military Balance 2016". The Military Balance. 116. Routledge: 181–183. doi:10.1080/04597222.2016.1127558.
- ^ https://defence-blog.com/missiles/azerbaijan-received-newest-polonez-multiple-rocket-launch-system-from-belarus.html
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