Polonez (multiple rocket launcher) explained
The Polonez[1] is a Belarusian 300 mm rocket artillery system of a launcher unit comprising eight rockets packaged in two four-rocket pods mounted on a MZKT-7930 vehicle.[2] In 2018, it was exported to Azerbaijan.[3] [4] The system was designed by the Belarusian Plant of Precision Electromechanics in cooperation with a foreign country, probably China. The first combat missile launches were carried out in China.[5] The 77th Separate Rocket Artillery Battalion of the 336th Rocket Artillery Brigade of the Belarusian Ground Forces is equipped with it.[6] An upgraded version called Polonez-M passed all trials and has been accepted into service by the Belarusian Ground Forces as of May 2019. Polonez-M has an increased range of 290 km (186.4 mi), a higher share of domestic components and can fire the improved A-300 missile.[7] [8] [9] The first delivery was conducted in November 2023.[10]
See also
- Katyusha, BM-13, BM-8, and BM-31 multiple rocket launchers of World War II
- T-122 Sakarya, Turkish 122 mm multiple launch rocket system
- Fajr-5, Iranian 333 mm long-range multiple launch rocket system
- TOROS, Turkish 230 and 260 mm multiple launch rocket system
- BM-14, Soviet 140 mm multiple launch rocket system
- BM-21 Grad, Soviet 122 mm multiple launch rocket system
- BM-27 Uragan, Soviet 220 mm multiple launch rocket system
- M270, U.S. multiple launch rocket system
- Pinaka Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher, Indian 214 mm multiple launch rocket system
- TOS-1 Buratino, Soviet / Russian Heavy Flame Thrower System (multiple rocket / thermobaric weapon launcher)
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Polonez Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), Belarus - Army Technology . 4 November 2017 . 7 November 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171107010437/http://www.army-technology.com/projects/polonez-multiple-launch-rocket-system-mlrs-belarus/ . live .
- International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS). International Institute for Strategic Studies. The Military Balance 2016. The Military Balance. 116. 181–183. Routledge. 9 February 2016. en. 10.1080/04597222.2016.1127558. free.
- Web site: A new batch of "Polonez" weapons has arrived in Azerbaijan - VIDEO . mod.gov.az . 13 June 2021 . en . 24 December 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201224203937/https://mod.gov.az/en/news/a-new-batch-of-polonez-weapons-has-arrived-in-azerbaijan-video-24346.html . live .
- Web site: Azerbaijan Shows off Polonez, LORA Missiles From Belarus, Israel . Jamestown . 13 June 2021 . 24 December 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201224204037/https://jamestown.org/program/azerbaijan-shows-off-polonez-lora-missiles-from-belarus-israel/ . live .
- Web site: Developing missile technology is Belarus' strategic priority . 4 July 2019 . 4 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190704022020/https://belarusinfocus.info/society-and-politics/developing-missile-technology-belarus-strategic-priority . live .
- Web site: MILEX 2019: Polonez-M MLRS enters service in Belarusian army MILEX 2019 News Online Show Daily Minsk Belarus Defence security military exhibition 2019 daily news category. 2021-07-14. www.armyrecognition.com.
- Web site: MILEX 2019: Polonez-M MLRS enters service in Belarusian army . 23 May 2019 . 13 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210613171218/https://armyrecognition.com/milex_2019_news_online_show_daily_minsk_belarus/milex_2019_polonez-m_mlrs_enters_service_in_belarussian_army.html . live .
- Web site: Belarus unveils upgraded Polonez-M MRL system . 11 June 2019 . 9 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190609160836/https://www.janes.com/article/89114/belarus-unveils-upgraded-polonez-m-mrl-system . live .
- Web site: Multiple launch rocket systems "Polonez"/missile system "Polonez-M" – Precision Electromechanics Plant. 2021-07-14. en-GB.
- Web site: ЦАМТО / / В Вооруженные силы Республики Беларусь поступил новейший комплекс РСЗО «Полонез-М» . ЦАМТО / Центр анализа мировой торговли оружием . 2023-11-16 . ru . . 2023-11-18.
