Armed Forces of Belarus have 376 reactive volley-fire systems (RSZO), most of which are PCZO BM-21. These systems were in service deployed on the territory of the republic of the Soviet Army, that after the collapse of the USSR became the basis of the Armed Forces of the independent Belarus. Recently, there was a problem of considerable deterioration of automotive chassis systems BM-21 in front of the command of the Belarusian army. The solution to this problem was found in the replacement of the original chassis of "Ural-375" on the chassis of the newly developed off-road vehicle MAZ-6317.
Armed Forces of Belarus have 376 reactive volley-fire systems (RSZO), most of which are PCZO BM-21. These systems were in service deployed on the territory of the republic of the Soviet Army, that after the collapse of the USSR became the basis of the Armed Forces of the independent Belarus. Recently, there was a problem of considerable deterioration of automotive chassis systems BM-21 in front of the command of the Belarusian army. The solution to this problem was found in the replacement of the original chassis of "Ural-375" on the chassis of the newly developed off-road vehicle MAZ-6317. All related works were carried out by specialists of the Minsk Automobile Plant. military Academy. Scientific and Technical Committee of the Ministry of Defense and the services of rocket and artillery of the Armed Forces.
Tests of the first prototype of the modernized MLRS passed 23 December 1997 of the year. And currently under debugging of the system, received informal name "Belgrade" - "Belarusian Grad". Using as starting MA3-6317 vehicle chassis installation allowed designers to change somewhat the installation layout. The thing is, MAZ-6317 that is almost twice the length of the loading platform as compared to the "Ural-375" (6250 and 3900 mm, respectively,). Saving a classic layout with the placement of an artillery unit at the rear of the launcher it possible to establish between the cab and the artillery part racks 40 rockets (considered as an option on the shelves 80 shells), reloading launcher without the use of transport-charging machines and thus reduce the time up to the second salvo. Due to the lack of MA3-6317 off mechanism springs in the rear of the chassis two supports are mounted with screw jacks, which increase the stability of the plant during the shooting.
MRL "Belgrade" has the same artillery piece, and that the BM-21. It consists of a package guide (Forty 122.4 mm barrels, arranged in four rows of ten trunks in each), carrycot, swivel base, guidance mechanisms, sights, pneumatic and electrical equipment. Because of the greater, What in the BM-21, Artillery height of the portion above ground level for the gunner on the rotation base folding platform mounted. MLRS "Belgrade" is firing unguided rockets of all types, developed for the MLRS BM-21, including the new missiles with cassette and separating warhead with a range of 35 km.
Shooting is single shots or gulp. Manage shooting, you can use the junction box, installed in the cab of the machine, or using the keypad (coil) at a distance 60 m from machine.
Avionics self-propelled "Belgrade" in the future it is planned to increase to the level of upgraded BM-21 with the installation of systems, land navigation and topographic location, advanced communications and portable computer. We also study the possibility of transferring divisions "Belgrade" on the fire control system, adopted for MLRS "Smerch". According to Belarusian automakers, truck MA3-6317, the chassis is used as a base for the creation of "Belgrade", It has no analogues in the CIS and its technical level and equipment corresponds to the best world standards in this class.
Avionics self-propelled "Belgrade" in the future it is planned to increase to the level of upgraded BM-21 with the installation of systems, land navigation and topographic location, advanced communications and portable computer. We also study the possibility of transferring divisions "Bel-Grad" in the fire control system, adopted for MLRS "Smerch". According to Belarusian automakers, truck MA3-6317, the chassis is used as a base for the creation of "Belgrade", It has no analogues in the CIS and its technical level and equipment corresponds to the best world standards in this class.
diesel engine TMZ-8424 installed on the machine develops maximum power 425 HP. Running gear wheel formed by the formula 6 x 6. On wheels mounted large-tire tread pattern Terrain, the tire pressure is regulated by a centralized system. When the car driving on the highway the maximum speed is 85 km / h. Cross-country car climbing up to 30 °, confidently moves on pounds with low load-bearing capacity. For self drive has a winch with a pulling force 12 000 kgf, cable length - 60 m. In view of controlling the fuel flow 45 l 100 km (at a speed 60 km / h) fuel capacity 550 l (200 + 350) It provides a range of up to 1200 km.
The performance characteristics of the MLRS “Belgrade”
Caliber, mm…………………………………………………….122,4
Number of rails…………………………………….40
Calculation, people…………………………………………………………6
dimensions, mm:
length………………………………………………………….. 9405
width…………………………………………………….2700
height………………………………………………………….3350
The mass of the projectile, kg…………………………………………….66,4
firing range, km:
maximum……………………………………………..20,75
minimal……………………………………………..5(1,6)
area covered by, m²……………………………..145 000
duration volley, from………………………………20
reloading time, min…………………………………7
Engine power, HP………………………………….425
Maximum speed, km / h……………..85
Power reserve, km………………………………………………1200
photo MLRS “Belgrade”
