Hadid HM20 Iranian 122mm Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
Hadid HM20, Hadid
333mm Long-Range Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
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Basic Information
Name
Hadid HM20 Iranian 122mm Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
Designation
Hadid HM20, Hadid
Alternate Designation
Hadid HM20, Hadid
Equipment Type
333mm Long-Range Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
Manufacturer
Aerospace Industries Organisation (AIO)
Date of Introduction
1995
Description
The 122mm HADID rocket launcher system is a 40-round launcher assembly system mounted on the rear of a Mercedes-Benz 2624 (6 × 6) truck chassis. These chassis are also used for the Fadjr 333mm (4-round) and Fadjr 240mm (12-round) artillery rocket systems that are covered in a separate entry. The technology has certain operational characteristics that are similar to the NORINCO (China North Industries Corporation) 122mm (40-round) Type 81 MRS and the Russian 122mm (40-round) BM-21 systems, both of which are covered in detail in a separate entry.
Ground Specifications
Active Protection
None
NBC Protection
Yes
Variants
Note
122 mm rocket launcher system can be mounted on a variety 6x6 vehicles such as MAN, Mercedes-Benz and more
System
Alternative Designation
Hadid HM20, Hadid
Type
122mm Multiple Rocket Launcher (MRL)
Manufacturer
Aerospace Industries Organisation (AIO)
In Service
1980s-Present
Family
Hadid
Crew
INA
Chassis
Mercedes-Benz 2624 (6 × 6) truck chassis
Displacement Time
INA
Emplacement Time
INA
Dimensions (Chassis: Mercedes-Benz 2624, 6x6 truck)
Length
10.4 m
Width
2.5 m
Height
3.3 m
Weight, Combat
15 tons
Automotive (Chassis: Mercedes-Benz 2624, 6x6 truck)
Engine Name
Mercedes-Benz, model: INA
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
INA
Cruising Range
600 km
Speed, Maximum Road
60 km/h
Speed, Average Cross
INA
Speed Maximum Swim
Not Amphibious
Gradient
INA
Side Slope
INA
Vertical Step
0.5 m
Trench
0.5 m
Fording Depth
1 m
Communications
Primary
INA
Rocket System
Launcher
Name
INA
Type
122 mm
Guidance System
unguided rockets
Basic Load
40 ea
Full Salvo
20 seconds
Firing Operations
the firing operations conducted either from the vehicle cab or from a ground position situated at a safe distance from the launcher.
Reloadidng
Manually
Sighting System
The sighting system is mounted on the left side of the launcher at the rear.
Maximum Elevation
+55 deg
Minimum Elevation
-1 deg
Traverse Range
174 deg
Traverse Left
INA
Traverse Right
INA
Note
The launcher assembly has two banks of 20 122 mm barrels in a side-by-side 4 × 5 row arrangement and is mounted on a rotating cradle fitted to the rear of the truck
Rocket (Option 1)
Name
Arash 1
Type
Rocket Artillery
Caliber
122 mm
Length
2.815
Basic Load
Any combination of 122mm Arash series projectile.
Muzzle Velocity
710 m/s
Maximum Range
21.5 km
Rocket (Option 2)
Name
Arash 2
Type
Rocket Artillery
Caliber
122 mm
Length
2.815 m
Basic Load
Any combination of 122mm Arash series projectile.
Muzzle Velocity
1050 m/s
Maximum Range
30 km
Rocket (Option 3)
Name
Arash 3 (Noor Rocket)
Type
Rocket Artillery
Caliber
122 mm
Length
2.050 m
Basic Load
Any combination of 122mm Arash series projectile.
Muzzle Velocity
720 m/s
Maximum Range
18 km
Rocket (Option 4)
Name
Arash 4
Type
HE Fragmentation Rocket Artillery
Caliber
122 mm
Length
2.890 m
Basic Load
Any combination of 122mm Arash series projectile.
Muzzle Velocity
INA
Maximum Range
40 km
Fire Control
Name
INA
Computerized FCS
Yes
Direct Fire
INA
Indirect Fire
Yes
Position Location System
INA
Protection
Hull Armor
Protection from small arms fire and projectile splinters.
Turret Armor
Protection from small arms fire and projectile splinters.
Applique Armor
No
Explosive Reactive Armor
No
Active Protection System
No
Mine Clearing
No
Self-Entrenching Blade
No
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
INA
Details
Country of Origin
Iran
Category
Rocket Artillery Systems
Land > Artillery > Rocket Artillery Systems
Filter Label
H
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
15000 kg
Operators (1)
Iran
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