Astros II MLRS

Astros II MLRS
País	Brasil
Papel	Artillería de cohetes
En servicio	Desde 1983
Construido	Unknow

ASTROS II (Artillery Saturation Rocket System) es un lanzacohetes múltiple autopropulsado producido en Brasil por la compañía Avibras. Presenta un diseño modular y emplea cohetes con calibres que van desde 127 mm hasta 450 mm (5-17,72 pulgadas). Fue desarrollado sobre la base de un vehículo todoterreno Tectran VBT-2028 6×6 para mejorar la movilidad.

Fuente: Sherpa Light en Wikipedia

ASTROS (LMU) Walk Around
Fotógrafo	Gino Marcomini
Localización	Unknow
Fotos	56

ASTROS – LMU 1

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ASTROS – LMU 9

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General Characteristics

The Avibras ASTROS II is a Brazilian-made, self-propelled Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) designed for battlefield saturation and long-range fire support. Its most significant feature is its modular design, allowing the launch vehicle (AV-LMU) to quickly swap specialized launch pods for a wide range of rocket calibers—from 70 mm training rockets up to 450 mm tactical cruise missiles. ASTROS II has been extensively battle-proven, notably by Iraq and Saudi Arabia during the Gulf Wars. Modern variants, such as the ASTROS 2020 (Mk6), incorporate enhanced armor, digital systems, and GPS-guided munitions. The system is highly mobile, with all components mounted on high-mobility wheeled chassis.

Property	Typical Value (ASTROS II Mk3/Mk6)
Papel	Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), Battlefield Saturation
National Origin	Brasil
Fabricante	Avibras Aeroespacial S/A
Service Entry	1983–presente
Equipo	3 (Commander, Driver, Gunner/Operator)
Mass (Combat)	10,000 kg (Mk3) up to 27,000 kg (Mk6)
Longitud	Approx. 7 m (23 ft)
Chassis Base	Tectran VBT-2028 6×6 or Tatra 815-7 6×6 (Mk6)
Armadura	Armored cab protection against small arms fire and shell fragments.

Powerplant and Mobility

Engine: Mercedes OM422 8-cylinder diesel (earlier versions) or modern diesel (Mk6).
Power Output: 209 kW (280 hp).
Suspension: 6×6 wheeled chassis, providing high off-road mobility.
Maximum Speed (Road): 90 km/h (56 mph).
Operational Range: Approx. 480 km (300 mi).
Stabilization: Equipped with four hydraulic jacks to stabilize the vehicle during rocket launch.

🔥 Armament and Calibers

Main Armament: Universal Multiple Launcher Module (AV-LMU) that accepts interchangeable rocket pods.
Secondary Armament: 1 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning heavy machine gun for self-defense.
Key Rocket Calibers (SS series) and Payloads:
- SS-30: 127 mm caliber. Max Range: 30 km. Load: 32 rockets per launcher.
- SS-40/SS-40G (Guided): 180 mm caliber. Max Range: 40 km. Load: 16 rockets per launcher.
- SS-60/SS-80: 300 mm caliber. Max Range: Up to 90 km. Load: 4 rockets per launcher.
- SS-150: 450 mm caliber. Max Range: 150 km. Load: 4 rockets per launcher.
Tactical Missile:
- AV-TM 300 (Tactical Cruise Missile): 450 mm caliber. Max Range: 300 km. Load: 2 missiles per launcher. Features GPS/INS guidance for high accuracy.
Warhead Types: High Explosive (HE), fragmentation, anti-tank/anti-personnel cluster munitions (bomblets), and specialized warheads for anti-ship and runway denial missions.