Astros II MLRS – Billeder og videoer

ASTROS II (Artillery Saturation Rocket System) er en selvkørende multipel raketkaster produceret i Brasilien af Avibras-firmaet. Den har modulært design og anvender raketter med kalibre fra 127 mm til 450 mm (5-17,72 tommer). Det blev udviklet på basis af et Tectran VBT-2028 6×6 terrængående køretøj til forbedret mobilitet.

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The Astros II MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) is a self-propelled artillery system that can fire rockets of various calibers and ranges. It was developed by the Brazilian company Avibras and has been used by several countries in different conflicts. The Astros II MLRS consists of a launcher vehicle, a command vehicle, a fire control vehicle, a resupply vehicle and a weather station vehicle.
The launcher vehicle can carry up to 16 rockets of 127 mm to 450 mm caliber, which can be fired individually or in salvo. The rockets can have different warheads, such as high explosive, cluster or guided. The Astros II MLRS has a high mobility and can be transported by air or sea. The system can deliver a large amount of firepower in a short time, saturating a target area with rockets.