BM-25 Multiple Rocket Launcher

BM-25 Multiple Rocket Launcher

Russian Designation/Name: Boevaya Maschina 25
(Battle Machine)

Manufacturer:

Soviet State Industries

Role:

Heavy Multiple Rocket Launcher

Year Adopted:

1957

Number Built: Unknown
Weight (loaded): 18,145 kg

Operational Status:

Russia - Obsolete
Used from 1957 to 1970's

Yemen - Still in service

Armament:

6 x 255mm Rockets

Engine:

Model YaMZ-206B 6 cylinder water-cooled diesel engine, 205 horsepower @ 2000 RPM

Crew:

8 to 12

Armor: None

Length:

9.8 meters

Height:

3.5 meters

Width:

2.7 meters

Maximum Speed:

55 kph

Range of Vehicle:

530 km

Rocket Reload Time: 10 to 20 minutes
Elevation/Depression: +55 / +0
Traverse: 6 degrees

 

250mm Rocket Statistics

Rocket Name: Unknown
Maximum Range: 30 kilometers (approx 20 miles)
Warhead:

High Explosive

Fuze: Impact
Rocket Weight: 455 kilograms
Rocket Length: 5.82 meters

 

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