Thursday, November 20, 2008

ASTROS

IOC: 1983

ASTROS III

Origin
Brazil

Contractor/s
Avibras Aeroespacial

Family Members
ASTROS II

Guided Missiles:
AV-MT (4)

Munitions:
SS-150 (4)
SS-30 (84)
SS-40 (40)
SS-60 (12)
SS-80 (12)

Description: The ASTROS III is a further evolution of ASTROS Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) being developed by Avibras for the export market along with a new re-supply vehicle. Some reports suggests that an unknown foreign customer is funding the entire ASTROS III program.

ASTROS III MLRS will be deployed on a 8x8 truck with a larger payload featuring enhanced mobility and increased firepower. The SS-150 rocket and the AV-MT Tactical Ballistic Missile are being developed alongside ASTROS III MLRS by Avibras to provide engagement capability against targets located at ranges of 150-300 km.

Specifications
Other: Wheels 8

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
Meters (m) Kilometers (km) Nautic Miles (nm) Inch (in) Yard (yd) Foot (ft) Millimeter (mm)
Pound (lb) Kilogram (kg) kN (KiloNewton) Ton (t)
Meters per Second (mps) Kilometers per Hour (kph) Knot (kt) Miles per Hour (mph)
Liter (l) Galon (gl)
Year (yr) Minutes (min) Second (sec)
Shaft-Horse-Power (shp)

Last Updated: Saturday, October 25, 2008

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