Astros II
multiple launch rocket system by Avibras
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.
Overview
A full Astros system includes 1 wheeled 4×4 Battalion level Command Vehicle (AV-VCC), which commands 3 batteries, and a series of 4×4 and 6×6 wheeled vehicles. Each battery consists of:
1 wheeled 4×4 Battery-level Command vehicle (AV-PCC)
1 wheeled 6×6 Radar Fire Control vehicle (AV-UCF)
6 wheeled 6×6 Universal Multiple Rocket Launchers vehicle (AV-LMU)
3 wheeled 6×6 Ammunition Resupply vehicles (AV-RMD)
1 wheeled 6×6 Field repair/workshop vehicle (AV-OFVE)
1 wheeled 4×4 Mobile Weather Station vehicle (AV-MET).
In the older version of the system, the fire control vehicle were listed as optional vehicle in a battery. The command vehicles and weather stations are recent additions, designed to improve overall system performance on newer versions. All vehicles are transportable in a C-130 Hercules. The launcher is capable of firing rockets of different calibers armed with a range of warheads.
Each rocket resupply truck carries up to two complete reloads.
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