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M-1985 North Korean 122mm Multiple Rocket Launcher (MRL)

M-1985

333mm Long-Range Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
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Basic Information
Name
M-1985 North Korean 122mm Multiple Rocket Launcher (MRL)
Designation
M-1985
Alternate Designation
M-1985
Equipment Type
333mm Long-Range Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
Manufacturer
Date of Introduction
1985
Description

The M-1985 122mm multiple rocket launcher (MRL) is a 40 round, North Korean produced launcher mounted on an Isuzu truck. MRL 122 mm M1985: This is a more modern version, based on an Isuzu 6×6 truck and probably with a 40-round reload-pack mounted between the cab and the launcher

Ground Specifications
Crew 5
Mobility Type Wheeled (6x6)
Main Weapon 122mm
Active Protection None
Range 21.0 km
System
Alternative Designation M-1985
Type 122mm Multiple Launch Rocket System
In Service 1985-Present
Crew 5 ea
Chassis North Korean produced launcher mounted on an Isuzu truck.
Displacement Time 3 min
Emplacement Time 2 min
Dimensions
Length 7.35 m
Width 2.4 m
Height 3.09 m
Weight, Combat 13.7 tons
Ground Pressure INA kg/m
Automotive
Chassis North Korean produced launcher mounted on an Isuzu truck.
Engine Name INA
Engine Type INA
Engine Power INA
Cruising Range INA
Speed, Maximum Road INA
Speed, Maximum Off-Road INA
Speed Maximum Swim No Amphibious km/h
Gradient INA
Side Slope INA
Vertical Step INA
Trench INA
Fording Depth INA
Main Weapon System
System
Name 9P132
Type 122 mm
Number of Tubes 40 ea
Full Salvo 20 seconds
Single Rocket Interval .5 seconds per rocket se
Reloading Time 7 min
Max Elevation +55 deg
Min Elevation 0 deg
Traverse Range 172 deg
Traverse Left 102 deg
Traverse Right 70 deg
Maximum Effective Firing Range 21 km
Minimum Effective Firing Range 1.6 km
Loader Type Manual
Launcher Drive Electric
Ammunition (Option 1)
Name 9M22U
Type FRAG-HE
Caliber 122 mm
Maximum Effective Range 20.4 km
Minimum Effective Range 0.5 km
Warhead Weight 18.4 kg (M21OF)
Rocket Length 2.87 m
Maximum Velocity INA
Fuze Type MRV-U (PD)
Ammunition (Option 2)
Name 9M28F
Type FRAG-HE
Caliber 122 mm
Maximum Effective Range 15 km
Minimum Effective Range 1.5 km
Warhead Weight 21 kg
Rocket Length 2.87 m
Maximum Velocity INA
Fuze Type MRV-U (PD) or AR-6 (proximity)
Ammunition (Option 3)
Name Type 90A (Chinese)
Type FRAG-HE
Caliber 122 mm
Maximum Effective Range 32.7 km
Minimum Effective Range 12.7 km
Warhead Weight 18.3 kg
Rocket Length 2.75 m
Maximum Velocity INA
Fuze Type PD
Note The BM-21 can fire the following additional ammo: Smoke, Incendiary, Chemical, RF Jammer, Illumination, Antitank mines, Antipersonnel mines
Fire Control
Name INA
Computerized FCS No
Direct Fire INA
Indirect Fire PG-1M Panoramic Telescope (PANTEL)
Position Location System No
Collimator K-1
Protection
Hull Armor None
Turret Armor None
Applique Armor No
Explosive Reactive Armor No
Active Protection System No
Mine Clearing No
Self-Entrenching Blade No
NBC Protection No
Smoke Equipment No
Details
Country of Origin North Korea
Category Rocket Artillery Systems
Land > Artillery > Rocket Artillery Systems
Filter Label
M
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
7.35 m
Width
2.4 m
Height
3.09 m
Weight
13700 kg
Operators (1)
North Korea
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