| RS-122 [1] | |
| Origin: | Georgia |
| Type: | Multiple rocket launcher |
| Is Artillery: | yes |
| Is Vehicle: | yes |
| Designer: | Scientific Technical Center Delta |
| Manufacturer: | STC Delta |
| Production Date: | 2012–present |
| Number: | 8+ |
| Spec Label: | 9K51 |
| Weight: | 20 tonnes |
| Length: | 8.5 m |
| Width: | 2.7 m |
| Height: | 3.3 m |
| Crew: | 5 |
| Caliber: | 122 mm |
| Barrels: | 40 |
| Rate: | 2 rounds/s |
| Max Range: | 45km (28miles) |
| Sights: | PG-1M panoramic telescope (external). Computer linked only configuration (internal). |
| Elevation: | 60 degree |
| Traverse: | 120 degree |
| Armour: | STANAG 4569 level 2 |
| Engine: | YaMZ-238C diesel |
| Engine Power: | 330 hp |
| Suspension: | 6×6 wheeled |
| Vehicle Range: | 500km (300miles) |
| Speed: | 80km/h |
The RS-122 is a Georgian mobile multiple rocket launcher firing 122 mm rockets. It was developed in 2011 and put on production display in February 2012. The RS-122 is a heavily modified version of the Soviet BM-21 Grad. Its main characteristics are the armoured crew cabin (using elements from MRAP and BAE Caiman), improved firing, operational range and accuracy. The vehicle was developed by the state-owned Scientific Technical Centre Delta.[1] [2]
The rocket launcher is designed to defeat personnel, armored targets, artillery batteries, command posts and fortifications.The RS-122 is capable of control fire without the preliminary preparation of a position and exposed crew action, thus minimizing the salvo time and maximizing unit protection.
The vehicle's armoured crew cabin provides protection for its five-man crew in accordance to STANAG 4569 level 2 against shell splinter and fragments.
The RS-122 is based on an armored KrAZ-63221 chassis and has an operational range of 500km (300miles).[3]