Artillerymen of the Central Military District (CMD) are undergoing combat coordination. During the maneuvers, they used the 122-mm Grad multiple launch rocket system (MLRS), as well as D-30 howitzers of the same caliber. The military launched concentrated strikes on targets from open firing positions, the press service of the Ministry of Defense reported.
The Grad MLRS is designed to destroy manpower, weapons and military equipment, artillery and mortar batteries, command posts, and enemy warehouses.
The fire was adjusted from the air by drones, which provided target designation for hitting a mock enemy. More than 100 servicemen took part in the maneuvers, and more than 15 units of military equipment were involved.
In the footage published by the Ministry of Defense, servicemen load the Grad MLRS with 66 kg rockets. Fire is conducted from 40 rails, inflicting damage over a large area.
Characteristics of the Grad MLRS:
- Crew — 3 people
- Full salvo time — 20 seconds
- Number of rails — 40
- Maximum range — 42,000 m (when using a high-precision guided projectile)
- Chassis — Ural
- Preparation time from traveling to combat position — 3.5 min.
Artillerymen of the Central Military District also practiced firing from a towed D-30 howitzer. The gun is designed to destroy manpower, suppress enemy firing assets and armored vehicles.
Characteristics of the D-30 howitzer:
- Weight in combat position — 3200 kg
- Rate of fire — up to 8 rounds per minute
- Time to transfer from traveling to combat position — 2.5 min.
- Fires high-explosive fragmentation and cumulative projectiles
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