Astros II
Astros II (Artillery Saturation Rocket System) is a self-propelled multiple rocket launcher produced in Brazil by the Avibras company. It features modular design and employs rockets with calibers ranging from 127 to 450 mm (5–17.72 inches). It was developed on the basis of a Tectran VBT-2028 6×6 all-terrain vehicle for enhanced mobility based on Mercedes-Benz 2028 truck chassis while later versions use Tatra 815-7 chassis.
| Astros II | |
|---|---|
An Astros II MK6 of the Brazilian Army | |
| Type | Multiple rocket launcher |
| Place of origin | Brazil |
| Service history | |
| In service | Since 1983 |
| Used by | See Operators |
| Wars | Iran–Iraq War Gulf War Angolan Civil War Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) Military Intervention in Yemen |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Avibras |
| No. built | 270+ |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 10,000 kg (22,046 lbs) |
| Length | 7 m (20 ft) |
| Width | 2.9 m (9 ft 6 in) |
| Height | 2.6 m (8 ft 6 in) |
| Crew | 3 |
| Shell | Rocket length: 4.20 m (13 ft 9 in) Rocket weight: 152 kg (335 lb) |
| Caliber | 450mm (7.08in) |
| Maximum firing range | 30 (SS-30) to 300 km (AV-TM 300) |
Main armament | Universal Multiple Launcher Module 127–450 mm |
Secondary armament | 1 × 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun |
| Engine | Mercedes OM422 8-cylinder diesel 280 hp (209 kW) |
| Suspension | 6×6 |
Operational range | 500 Km |
| Maximum speed | 100 Km/h |
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