Russian Armed Forces servicemen have modified the combat vehicle (BM-21) of the Grad multiple launch rocket system (MLRS), protecting it from enemy drones. This is reported by the Defence blog portal.
The BM-21 has received additional protection for the crew cabin, a metal mesh over the missile launchers, and an electronic warfare (EW) system.
The Russian military is adapting obsolete Soviet military equipment to current combat operations. They are striving to increase the survivability of weapons in the face of increasing drone attacks.
About MLRS "Grad"
The multiple launch rocket system is designed to engage manpower, unarmored vehicles and armored personnel carriers, artillery and mortar batteries, and command posts.
Characteristics of MLRS "Grad":
- Weight in combat position - 13,700 kg
- Clearance - 400 mm
- Caliber - 122 mm
- Number of guides - 40
- Firing range - 42 km
- Crew - 5 people
- System transfer time from traveling to combat position - 3.5 minutes
- Engine - Ural-375
- Engine power - 180 hp
- Highway speed - 75 km/h
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