The Ukrainian Armed Forces began using M30A1 missiles with HIMARS and M270 MLRSs: they have a warhead with 182,000 fragments of tungsten carbide and can hit targets at a distance of up to 92 km
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have begun using the new HIMARS and M270 multiple-launch rocket systems.
Here's What We Know
This was revealed by military analysts of Ukraine Weapons Tracker. We are talking about M30A1 missiles. They were highlighted in the WSJ story.
In contrast to M31A1/A2 that were previously used by the AFU, the new missiles can boast of a warhead. It consists of 182 000 tungsten carbide fragments.
#Ukraine: Ukraine received new rockets for HIMARS/M270- here we can see a pod of M30A1 guided rockets.
- ???????? Ukraine Weapons Tracker (@UAWeapons) September 30, 2022
The M30A1 differs from previously seen M31A1/A2 by an alternative warhead with 182000 preformed spheroid steel/tungsten fragments and is designed to be used against soft targets. pic.twitter.com/iAUkjPuaEn
The M30A1 is designed to engage soft targets or enemy personnel. They have a range of 92 km and a deflection probability of 7 meters.
Source: @UAWeapons
