RS-122

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.

RS-122
Type - Multiple rocket launcher
Place of origin - Georgia
Production history
Designer - Scientific Technical Center Delta
Manufacturer - STC Delta
Produced - 2012-present
No. built - 8+
Specifications (9K51)
Mass - 20 tonnes
Length - 8.5 m
Width - 2.7 m
Height - 3.3 m
Crew - 5
Barrels - 40
Elevation - 60 degree
Traverse - 120 degree
Rate of fire - 2 rounds/s
Maximum firing range - 45 km (28 mi)
Sights - PG-1M panoramic telescope (external). Computer linked only configuration (internal).
Armor - STANAG 4569 level 2
Engine - YaMZ-238C diesel (330 hp)
Suspension - 6×6 wheeled
Operational range - 500 km (310 mi)
Maximum speed - 80 km/h (50 mph)

Technical characteristics
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.
Armor
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.
Transporter
The RS-122 is based on an armored KrAZ-63221 chassis and has an operational range of 500 km (310 mi).