Astros II Artillery Saturation Rocket System, Brazil
Key Data:
System
Astros II artillery saturation rocket system
Manufacturer
Avibras Aerospacial SA, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Vehicles:
AV-LMU
Universal multiple launcher
AV-RMD
Ammunition supply vehicle, carrrying two complete loads for each launcher
AXV-VCC
Command and control vehicle / fire control unit for battalion-level command with coordination and direction of firing missions up to 3 Astros batteries
Mobile Workshops
Vehicle for electronic and mechanical field maintenance
AV-UCF
Electronic fire control unit to facilitate fire direction using radar and computer systems
SS-30 Rocket:
Calibre
127mm
Loading
32 rounds per launcher
Weight
68kg
Length
3.9m
Range
9km to 30km
SS-40 Rocket:
Calibre
180mm
Loading
16 rounds per launcher
Weight
152kg
Length
4.2m
Range
15km to 35km
SS-60 Rocket:
Calibre
300mm
Loading
4 rounds per launcher
Weight
595kg
Length
5.6m
Range
20km to 60km
