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9A52-2 BM-30 Smerch
300-mm Multiple Rocket Launcher

Specifications
Alternative Designations 9A52-2 Smerch-M
Date of Introduction 1987
Proliferation At least 4 countries
Description 
Crew 4 (7 with 9K58 Complex)
Chassis/Carriage MAZ-543M 8x8 wheeled
Combat Weight (mt) 43.7
Chassis Length Overall (m) 12.1
Height Overall (m) 3.05
Width Overall (m) 3.05
Automotive Performance 
Engine Type 518 hp, V-12 diesel engine
Cruising Range (km) 850 km
Speed (km/h) 
Max Road 60
Max Off-Road 35
Cross-Country INA
Max Swim N/A
Fording Depths (m) Unprepared 1.1
Emplacement Time (min) 3
Displacement Time (min) 3
Radio R-123M
Protection 
Armor, Front (mm) None
Armor Side (mm) None
Armor Roof (mm) None
Self-Entrenching Blade No
NBC Protection System No
Smoke Equipment No
ARMAMENT 
Launcher 
Caliber, Type, Name 300-mm, 9A52
Number of Tubes 12 (3 rows of 4 tubes)
Launch Rate 
Full Salvo Time 12 rounds in 38 seconds
Single Rocket Interval 3 seconds per rocket
Loader Type Manual
Reload Time 36 minutes
Launcher Drive Electric
Traverse (°)
Left 30
Right 30
Total 60
Elevation (°) (-/+) -0/+55°
FIRE CONTROL 
Indirect Fire PG-1M Panoramic Telescope (PANTEL)
Collimator K-1
Fire Control Computer None
Position Location System None
MAIN ARMAMENT AMMUNITION 
Caliber, Type, Name 
300-mm Frag-HE, 9M55F 
Indirect Fire Range (m) 
Minimum Range 20,000
Maximum Range 90,000
Warhead Weight (kg) 258
Rocket Length (m) 7.6
Maximum Velocity INA
Fuze Type Electronic timing (ET)
300-mm DPICM, 9M55K 
Indirect Fire Range (m) 
Minimum Range 20,000
Maximum Range 70,000
Warhead Weight (kg) 235
Rocket Length (m) 7.6
Maximum Velocity INA
Fuze Type Electronic timing (ET)
300-mm Sensor-fuzed (MOTIV-3M), 9M55K1 
Indirect Fire Range (m) 
Minimum Range 20,000
Maximum Range 70,000
Warhead Weight (kg) 233
Rocket Length (m) 7.6
Maximum Velocity INA
Fuze Type Electronic timing (ET)
Other Ammunition Types Smoke, Incendiary, Chemical, Leaflet, Fuel Air Explosive (FAE), R-90 expendable miniature UAV (experi-mental)




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