BM-30 Smerch

 

The Russian Multiple Rocket Launcher BM-30 Smerch

 

 

     The BM-30 Smerch is a Russian 300 mm Multiple Rocket Launcher. It was developed in the Soviet Union during the 80’s SKB PMZ, Perm Mashinostroitelnyi Zavod, (today Motovelikha Plants) and NPO Splav. The BM-30 Smerch entered service in 1987.

 

 

Armament

Rockets : 12 x 300 mm
Maximum firing range : 90 km
Rate of fire : full salvo in 38 s

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Specifications

Crew : 3
Chassis : MAZ-543M
Powertrain : D12A-525A V-12 diesel, 525 hp
Speed : 60 km/h
Empty weight : 33.70 t
Loaded weight : 43.70 t
Dimensions L x W x H : 12.37 m x 3.05 m x 3.05 m