ASTROS II
The ASTROS II missile system includes the following vehicles:
A versatile reusable AV-LMU launcher capable of firing 5 types of missiles of different calibers. The ammunition (2 complete sets of missiles) is carried by the AV-RMD ammunition vehicle, which is also used to recover the AV-LMU. The AV-VCC command vehicle provides battalion-level coordination. The AV-VCC is composed of up to three batteries of ASTROS II rocket launchers for fire control. Another element of the ASTROS system is the AV-UCF fire control vehicle.
The ASTROS II can be configured as a coastal defence system when operating in conjunction with the AV-CBO search and operations vehicle.
A typical battery consists of six AV-LMUs, six AV-RMD ammunition vehicles, an AV-UCF fire control vehicle, an AV-VCC command post and two repair vehicles.
Missiles:
SS-30 rockets, 127 mm calibre, OZ can be loaded with 32 rockets with a range between 9 and 30 km.
SS-40 missiles, 180 mm calibre, OZ can be loaded with 16 missiles with a range between 15 and 35 km.
SS-60/SS-80 Missile, 300 mm calibre, OZ can be loaded with 4 missiles with a range between 20 and 80 km.
Vehicle:
All ASTROS II system vehicles are based on the AV-VBA 6x6, weighing 10 tons. The vehicle has a maximum speed of 90 km/h.
Missiles:
SS-30 127 mm caliber, 32 pieces, weight 68 kg, length 3.9 meters, range 9 - 30 km.
SS-40 180 mm calibre, 16 pieces, weight 152 kg, length 4.2 metres, range 15-35 km.
SS-60 300 mm calibre, 4 pieces, weight 595 kg, length 5.6 metres, range 20 - 60 km
Manufactured by Brazil, armed by Brazil and Iraq.
The ASTROS II missile system includes the following vehicles:
A versatile reusable AV-LMU launcher capable of firing 5 types of missiles of different calibers. The ammunition (2 complete sets of missiles) is carried by the AV-RMD ammunition vehicle, which is also used to recover the AV-LMU. The AV-VCC command vehicle provides battalion-level coordination. The AV-VCC is composed of up to three batteries of ASTROS II rocket launchers for fire control. Another element of the ASTROS system is the AV-UCF fire control vehicle.
The ASTROS II can be configured as a coastal defence system when operating in conjunction with the AV-CBO search and operations vehicle.
A typical battery consists of six AV-LMUs, six AV-RMD ammunition vehicles, an AV-UCF fire control vehicle, an AV-VCC command post and two repair vehicles.
Missiles:
SS-30 rockets, 127 mm calibre, OZ can be loaded with 32 rockets with a range between 9 and 30 km.
SS-40 missiles, 180 mm calibre, OZ can be loaded with 16 missiles with a range between 15 and 35 km.
SS-60/SS-80 Missile, 300 mm calibre, OZ can be loaded with 4 missiles with a range between 20 and 80 km.
Vehicle:
All ASTROS II system vehicles are based on the AV-VBA 6x6, weighing 10 tons. The vehicle has a maximum speed of 90 km/h.
Missiles:
SS-30 127 mm caliber, 32 pieces, weight 68 kg, length 3.9 meters, range 9 - 30 km.
SS-40 180 mm calibre, 16 pieces, weight 152 kg, length 4.2 metres, range 15-35 km.
SS-60 300 mm calibre, 4 pieces, weight 595 kg, length 5.6 metres, range 20 - 60 km
Manufactured by Brazil, armed by Brazil and Iraq.
