RM-70 / BM-21 Grad MLRS
Type: Self-Propelled Howitzer
Domain: land
Country of Origin: Slovakia
Manufacturer: Konstrukta Defence
Overview
Multiple launch rocket systems operated extensively in Libyan Civil War. RM-70 (Czech) and BM-21 Grad (Soviet) fire 122mm rockets to 20+ km. Libyan forces operate numerous systems for area saturation fires. Simple operation but destructive effects. Widely used by all factions.
Technical Specifications
| caliber | 122mm rockets |
|---|---|
| platform_bm21 | Ural-375 6x6 truck |
| platform_rm70 | Tatra 813 8x8 |
| range_extended | ~40 km (RM-70) |
| range_standard | 20.4 km |
| auto_reload_rm70 | Yes (second rack of 40 rockets) |
| rockets_per_salvo_bm21 | 40 |
| rockets_per_salvo_rm70 | 40 |
Operators
- Libya
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