Grad multiple rocket launcher systems
GPTKB entity
Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Team_Rocket
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| gptkbp:armament |
up to 40
truck-mounted |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
Soviet military doctrine
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| gptkbp:barrel_length |
3.2 m
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| gptkbp:barrel_type |
HE, fragmentation, smoke, and incendiary
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| gptkbp:caliber |
122 mm
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| gptkbp:combat_history |
used in various conflicts
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| gptkbp:combat_role |
area bombardment
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| gptkbp:crew |
3 to 4 personnel
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
featured in media and films
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| gptkbp:deployment |
artillery units
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| gptkbp:design_features |
simple design
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| gptkbp:developed_by |
gptkb:Soviet_Union
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| gptkbp:elevation |
0 degrees
up to 60 degrees |
| gptkbp:exported_to |
many countries
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| gptkbp:fire_department |
manual fire control
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| gptkbp:first_introduced |
gptkb:1963
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| gptkbp:guidance_system |
none (unguided)
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
significant in Cold War conflicts
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Grad multiple rocket launcher systems
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| gptkbp:integration |
integrated with other artillery systems
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| gptkbp:logistics |
requires logistical support for operations
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| gptkbp:maintenance |
regular maintenance required
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| gptkbp:modifications |
various modifications exist
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| gptkbp:notable_users |
Russia, Ukraine, Poland
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| gptkbp:operational_range |
up to 40 km
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| gptkbp:operational_status |
in service
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| gptkbp:operational_theater |
used in various operational theaters
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| gptkbp:post_war_career |
changed artillery tactics
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| gptkbp:price |
relatively low cost
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| gptkbp:production_years |
1963 to present
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| gptkbp:project |
ongoing modernization efforts
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| gptkbp:range |
20 to 40 km
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| gptkbp:rate_of_fire |
up to 40 rockets in 20 seconds
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| gptkbp:reliability |
high reliability in field conditions
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| gptkbp:reload_method |
manual or mechanical
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| gptkbp:safety_features |
safety measures in place
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| gptkbp:sights |
optical sights
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| gptkbp:speed |
approximately 5 minutes
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Tornado-G
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| gptkbp:supply_chain |
logistics support required
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| gptkbp:system |
gptkb:artillery
gptkb:Katyusha_rocket_launcher |
| gptkbp:training |
crew training required
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| gptkbp:transportation |
high mobility
can be transported by truck or trailer |
| gptkbp:used_by |
gptkb:various_countries
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| gptkbp:user_countries |
used by various armed forces worldwide
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| gptkbp:variant |
BM-21, BM-21 A, BM-21 B
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| gptkbp:weight |
approximately 2,500 kg
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