9A52-2 (BM-30 Smerch-M) Russian 300mm Multiple Launch Rocket System
9A52-2
Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
Other
Basic Information
Name
9A52-2 (BM-30 Smerch-M) Russian 300mm Multiple Launch Rocket System
Designation
9A52-2
Alternate Designation
9A52-2; BM-30 Smerch-M; 9K58
Equipment Type
Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
Manufacturer
NPO Splav
Date of Introduction
1989
Description
The 9A52-2 (BM-30 Smerch-M) Russian 300mm Multiple Launch Rocket System is designed and manufactured by the Russian Company Splav State Research and Production Association, Tula, Russia, which also manufactures the Uragan, Grad, and Prima rocket launchers.
Ground Specifications
Crew
4
Main Weapon
300mm rockets
Engine
V-12 Diesel (518 hp)
Active Protection
None
NBC Protection
Yes
Max Speed
60.0 km/h
Range
650.0 km
Variants
9A52-2T Smerch
A variant based on the Tatra 10x10 chassis. It was designed in Russia for the Indian MoD. This rocket system is in service with the Indian Army.
9A52-4 Tornado i
A lighter variant of the Smerch, based on KamAZ 8x8 truck. It has a six-pack launcher pod for 300 mm rockets. So the 9A52-4 has half the firepower of the Smerch. The whole launcher pod is replaced after all rockets are fired. This system is compatible with 90 km rockets
Uragan-1M i
A new Russian artillery rocket system, that might become a replacement for the aging Uragan and Smerch systems. It was first publicly revealed in 2016. The Uragan-1M carries two launching pods for 300 mm or 220 mm rockets. These rocket pods are interchangeable with those of the 9A52-4 Tornado system. The launcher vehicle is based on an MZKT-7930 high-mobility chassis with 8x8 configuration.
PHL 03
A Chinese copy of the Smerch. It was adopted by the Chinese army in 2004-2005. It incorporates newer technologies, as well as indigenous Chinese rockets with a maximum range of 130 km. China developed a number of indigenous versions of this artillery rocket system.
Olha
A Ukrainian version of the Smerch, which uses newly developed missiles, possibly with extended range. The Oliha uses the same launcher vehicle of the Smerch. It was planned that tests of this system will be completed in 2018 and production will commence.
System
Alternative Designation
9A52-2; BM-30 Smerch-M; 9K58
Type
Multiple Launch Rocket System
Caliber
300 mm
Manufacturer
Splav State Research and Production Enterprise
In Service
1987-Present
Family
9A52 Series
Crew
4 ea
Launch Vehicle
The 9A52-2 is the standard launch vehicle of the BM-30 system
Displacement Time
3 min
Emplacement Time
3 min
Note
At the time it was the most powerful multiple launch artillery rocket system in the world. Even today, after more than 30 years of service, it remains one of the deadliest systems of this type. Currently Russian Army operates just over 100 of these artillery rocket systems.
Dimensions
Length
12.1 m
Width, Transport
3.05 m
Height, Transport
3.05 m
Weight, Standard
33,700 kg
Weight, Combat
43,700 kg
Ground Clearance
0.44 m
Automotive
Engine Name
D12A-525A
Engine Type
V-12 Diesel
Engine Power
518 hp
Fuel Capacity
375 liters
Electrical System
24V
Suspension
semi-elliptic leaf springs with telescopic shock absorbers, front; inverted leaf springs rea
Maximum Speed
60 km/h
Range
650 km
Gradient
68%
Side Slope
0.78 m
Vertical Obstacle
0.78 m
Trench
2.50 m
Turning Radius
15 m
Communications
Primary
R-123M
Launcher
System
Name
9A52, 300mm Launcher
Type
300 mm
Number of Tubes
12 (3 rows of 4 tubes)
Launch Rate
INA
Loader Type
Manual
Full Salvo Time
12 rounds in 38 seconds
Single Rocket Interval
Single-round or salvo firing is possible and the entire ammunition load can be launched in 38 seconds.
Reload Time
36 minutes
Launcher Drive
Electric
Maximum Elevation
+55 deg
Minimum Elevation
-0 deg
Traverse Range
60 deg
Traverse Left
30 deg
Traverse Right
30 deg
Ammunition (Option 1)
Name
9M55F
Type
FRAG-HE
Caliber
300 mm
Maximum Range
70 km
Minimum Range
20 km
Warhead Weight
258 kg
Rocket Length
7.6 m
Maximum Velocity
INA
Fuze Type
Electronic timing (ET)
Ammunition (Option 2)
Name
9M55K
Type
DPICM
Caliber
300mm
Rocket Length
7.6 m
Warhead Weight
235 kg
Fuze Type
Electronic timing (ET)
Maximum Velocity
INA
Maximum Range
70 km
Minimum Range
20 km
Ammunition (Option 3)
Name
9M55K1
Type
Sensor-fuzed (MOTIV-3M)
Caliber
300mm
Rocket Length
7.6 m
Warhead Weight
233 kg
Fuze Type
Electronic timing (ET)
Maximum Velocity
INA
Maximum Range
70 km
Minimum Range
20 km
Note
Additional Ammunition Types include: Smoke, Incendiary, Chemical, Leaflet, Fuel Air Explosive (FAE), R-90 expendable miniature UAV (experi-mental)
Fire Control
Name
INA
Computerized FCS
Yes, Fire-control systems include an installation of an automated launch preparation equipment that has allowed for autonomous execution of fire missions. This equipment provides for the topographical surveying and navigation of the launch vehicle, computation in the launch vehicle of fire settings and flight mission data of the basis of target, and meteorological data provided by the Automated Fire-Control System, ramp laying on the target by the crew staying in the cab and using no aiming points, visual monitoring of rocket ramp laying, presentation on the display of the launch vehicle location, pre-launch testing on rocket projectile equipment, flight mission data input in rocket projectile onboard equipment and finally rocket launch with take-off checks.
Direct Fire
No
Indirect Fire
PG-1M Panoramic Telescope (PANTEL)
Collimator
K-1
Protection
Hull Armor
The Vehicle is thought to not be armored.
Applique Armor
No
Explosive Reactive Armor
No
Active Protection System
No
Mine Clearing
No
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
No
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Rocket Artillery Systems
Land > Artillery > Rocket Artillery Systems
Filter Label
9
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
12.1 m
Width
—
Height
3.05 m
Weight
43700 kg
Operators (18)
Russia
China
Ukraine
India
Pakistan
Belarus
Algeria
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Iraq
Kazakhstan
Kuwait
Morocco
Syria
Turkmenistan
United Arab Emirates
Venezuela
CFE Treaty
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