V-200 (Polonez) Belarusian Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
V-200 Polonez
Special Wheeled Chassis
Other
Basic Information
Name
V-200 (Polonez) Belarusian Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
Designation
V-200 Polonez
Alternate Designation
V-200 Polonez
Equipment Type
Special Wheeled Chassis
Manufacturer
BelSpeltsVneshTechnika, Belarus and the Minsk Wheeled Tractor Plant (chassis build)
Date of Introduction
2017
Description
The V-200 combat vehicle is armed with eight ready-to-launch 301 mm rockets in two four-cell containers. The vehicle's launching unit is based on an MZKT-7930-family 8x8 wheeled tractor developed by the Minsk Wheeled Tractor Plant (MZKT or Volat). The tractor has a crew of three and a maximum speed of 70 km/h. The system incorporates the V-200BM combat vehicle, the V-200TZM transport-loader and the V-200BMU upgraded command-and-control (C2) vehicle.
Ground Specifications
Crew
4
Mobility Type
Wheeled (8x8)
Main Weapon
301 mm rockets
Engine
Diesel (500 hp)
Active Protection
None
Max Speed
70.0 km/h
Range
1000.0 km
Variants
V-200 (Polonez)
Base model with A200 rockets
V-200M (Polonez-M)
Features A300 rockets and includes GPS/INS guidance and nose-mounted seeker for precision guidance at terminal phase, providing a CEP of 30 m and a range of 120 km to 290 km.
V-200BM (Polonez-BM)
Improvements to rocket range and performance.
System
Alternative Designation
V-200 Polonez
Type
Special Wheeled Chassis
Manufacturer
BelSpeltsVneshTechnika, Belarus and the Minsk Wheeled Tractor Plant (chassis build)
Crew
4 ea
Chassis
MZKT-7930
Dimensions
Length
12.7 m
Width
3.00 m
Height
3.29 m
Weight, Combat
20.5 tons
Ground Pressure
INA kg/m
Automotive
Engine Name
TMZ-8493.10
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
500 hp
Cruising Range
1,000 km
Speed, Maximum Road
70 km/h
Speed, Off Road
35 km/h
Speed Maximum Swim
Not Amphibious
Gradient
60 deg
Side Slope
40 deg
Vertical Step
0.6 m
Trench
2 m
Fording Depth
1.4 m
Missile
System
Caliber
301 mm
Number of Tubes
8
Rocket Weight
750 kg
Warhead Weight
100-150 kg
Firing Range
200 km (~290 km w/A300 rocket)
Full Salvo Duration
50 sec
Reloading Time
~8 minutes
Ammunition
A200
The two-stage A-200 301 mm solid propellant rockets can be fitted with three different types of warheads, each weighing 140 kg. These warheads are HE, HE-frag, and fragmentation armor-piercing cluster (FSPC).
A300
The A300 rockets include GPS/INS guidance and nose-mounted seeker for precision guidance at terminal phase, providing a CEP of 30 m and a range of 120 km to 290 km.
Fire Control
Fire Control Computer
Digital
GPS
Yes (GLONASS)
Protection
Hull Armor
It provides protection for the crew against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters. This vehicle lacks any defensive armament.
Applique Armor
Avaialble
Explosive Reactive Armor
No
Active Protection System
No
Mine Clearing
No
Self-Entrenching Blade
No
NBC Protection
INA
Smoke Equipment
INA
Details
Country of Origin
Belarus
Category
Rocket Artillery Systems
Land > Artillery > Rocket Artillery Systems
Filter Label
V
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
12.7 m
Width
3 m
Height
3.29 m
Weight
20500 kg
Operators (3)
Russia
Belarus
CFE Treaty
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