LAR-160 - Israeli- made rocket launcher system .
| LAR-160 | |
|---|---|
 LAR-160 Land Forces of Azerbaijan | |
| Classification | MLRS |
| Chassis | M-548 |
| Story | |
| Developer Country |  Israel |
| Years of production | since 1983 |
| Years of operation | since 1983 |
| Dimensions | |
| Weight in combat | 19,200 kg |
| Length in the stowed position | 4880 mm |
| Width in the stowed position | 2510 mm |
| Height in the stowed position | 2500 mm |
| Armament | |
| Caliber | 160 mm |
| Number of guides | 36 |
| Minimum shooting range | 7000-8000 m |
| Maximum shooting range | 45,000 m |
| BM calculation | 5-6 people |
| Volley time | 18 s |
| Mobility | |
Content
History
Developed by Israel Military Industries LTD (TAAS) in the late 1970s in Israel . Adopted by the Israeli army in 1983 .
Construction
The launcher is mounted on the chassis of the American crawler conveyor M-548, but has a modular design that allows its installation on various types of chassis. The number of guides in the packages of the launcher can be 18, 26, 36 or 50, the packages of the guides are loaded with rockets and sealed at the factory, they can be stored for up to 15 years.
Performance characteristics
| Caliber | 160 mm |
|---|---|
| Number of guides | 36 pcs. |
| Projectile weight | 100 kg |
| Minimum firing range | 7-8 km |
| Maximum firing range | 45 km |
| The mass of the launcher in the combat position | 19.2 t |
| Dimensions launcher in the stowed position | 4.88 Γ 2.51 Γ 2.5 m |
| The duration of the volley | 18 s |
| Reload time | 10 min. |
| Combat crew | 5-6 people |
| Year of adoption | 1983 |
In service
- Argentina - TAM VCLC ( TAM -based rocket launcher)
- Azerbaijan - 30 LAR-160
- Venezuela - 20 units, as of 2016 [1]
- Georgia - in 2007, the Georgian government officially announced the acquisition of 6 units
- Israel - 50 units of LAR-160 as of 2016 [2]
- Rwanda - 5 units, as of 2016 [3]
- Chile - 12 units, as of 2016 [4]
Notes
- β The Military Balance 2016.p. 416
- β The Military Balance 2016.p. 334
- β The Military Balance 2016.p. 463
- β The Military Balance 2016.p. 387
Links
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