Smerch
Smerch













The 9K58 Smerch, also known as BM-30, is a rocket launcher artillery system designed to engage a wide variety of targets at ranges between 20 and 70 km. It can engage rocket launchers, howitzers, mortars, strongholds, troops, armored/unarmored vehicles, SAM sites and other targets on the battlefield. It features all-terrain high mobility and operation in all climatic conditions +50C to -50C. The 9A52-2 vehicle associated to the Smerch artillery system comprises twelve 300mm rocket tubes mounted on a 8x8 wheeled and diesel-powered chassis (MAZ543M). The 9K58 Smerch artillery system is able to fire a complete salvo of 12 rounds within 38 seconds engaging an area of 672,000 square meters. The rockets launch sequence can be controlled from inside the 9A52-2 vehicle and remotely. The 9M55 rockets are employed on the Smerch providing a maximum range of 90 km and a minimum range of 20 km. In-flight rotation provides 9M55s increased accuracy and range over unguided rockets. Twelve tubes reloading operation takes about 36 minutes. The Smerch artillery system also comprises a re-supply/transloading vehicle based on the MAZ543A all-terrain vehicle and operated by a crew of 3-man.
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