BM-25 (multiple rocket launcher)
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| BM-25 | |
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| Type | Multiple rocket launcher |
| Place of origin | USSR |
| Service history | |
| Used by | USSR South Yemen |
| Production history | |
| Designer | NII-88 |
| Designed | 1953 |
| Produced | 1957-1960 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 18,145 kg (40,003 lb) |
| Length | 9.8 m (32 ft 2 in) |
| Width | 2.7 m (8 ft 10 in) |
| Height | 3.5 m (11 ft 6 in) |
| Crew | 8-12[1] |
| Shell | Length: 5.8 m (19 ft 0 in) Weight: 455 kg (1,003 lb) |
| Caliber | 250 mm (9.8 in) |
| Barrels | 6 |
| Elevation | 0° - 55° |
| Traverse | 6° |
| Effective firing range | 30 km (19 mi)[1] |
| Maximum firing range | 55 km (34 mi)[2] |
| Engine | YaMZ-206B 6-cylinder 205 HP diesel |
| Suspension | KrAZ-214 6x6 truck chassis |
Operational range | 530 km (330 mi) |
| Maximum speed | 55 km/h (34 mph)[1] |
The BM-25 Korshun (Kite) as its Russian (GRAU designation 2K5) name was a multiple rocket launcher designed in the Soviet Union. It was capable of launching 3R7 250 mm rockets from six launch tubes. The support vehicle is a YAZ-214.
Development
The system was developed in scientific research institute NII-88 in 1953. Its rockets were propelled by a mix of kerosene and nitric acid. It has a range of 55km but was inaccurate.[2]
Use
Due to severe inaccuracy of the rocket, only a small quantity had been produced in USSR from 1957 to 1960. It was exported to South Yemen, which used them against North Yemen.[3]
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