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Astros II

Multiple rocket launcherBrazilIn service since 1983
Astros II
Photo: Marinha do Brasil (Oficial) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · background removed

Key specs

Type
Multiple rocket launcher
Origin
Brazil
Manufacturer
Avibras
Entered service
1983
Units produced
270
Status
In service
Crew
3

Multiple rocket launcher

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Overview

Astros II is a multiple rocket launcher from Brazil, made by Avibras. It entered service in 1983; 270 were built. It fires 450 mm rockets up to 300 km. It is used or was used by Brazil, Angola, Indonesia, Iraq and 3 other countries, and saw combat in the Iraq War, the Gulf War and the Iran–Iraq War.

Specifications

Armament
Main armament
Universal Multiple Launcher Module 127–450 mm
Caliber
450 mm
Maximum range of fire
300 km
Secondary armament
1 × 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun
Dimensions and weights
Weight
10 t
Length
7.00 m
Width
2.90 m
Height
2.60 m
Mobility and protection
Engine
Mercedes OM422 8-cylinder diesel
Power
209 kW
Road speed
100 km/h
Operational range
500 km
Suspension
6×6

Weapons and ammunition on board

M2 Browning.50 BMG

Users & conflicts

Conflicts
Iran–Iraq WarGulf WarIraq War
Operators
AngolaBrazilIndonesiaIraqMalaysiaQatarSaudi Arabia

Sources

  1. Wikipedia: Astros II, Wikipedia

Figures from the infobox of the English Wikipedia article, completed from Wikidata and the article in other languages where it gives none; where there are several versions, the first one given. Operators include former ones; the side that used a vehicle in a war is derived from its operators.