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300-mm BM-30 Smerch MRL

Country of Origin: Russia

The BM-30 Smerch (Tornado) is a 300-mm multiple rocket launcher system designed to engage a wide range of targets. It is called the 9K58 Smerch in Russian service.

The system consists of the 9A52-2 combat vehicle, the 1K123 Vivary fire-control system and the 9T234-2 LTV transloading vehicle. The 9A52-2 and the 9T234-2 are based on the MAZ 543 8x8 truck. The system can also be integrated with the Tatra 816 chassis.

The system is very mobile with significant off-road capability and...

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