The Ukrainian Armed Forces transformed a helicopter launcher with C-8 missiles into a multiple rocket launcher system

Soldiers of the 28th Separate Brigade named after the Knights of the Winter Campaign converted a B-8B20A rocket launcher unit into a ground multiple rocket launcher system.

Here's What We Know

B-8B20A rocket launcher is used in attack helicopters. The multiple rocket launcher system based on the launcher unit was named Thunder in honor of the fallen commander of the Knights of the Winter Campaign brigade.

The unit is designed for unguided C-8 rockets of 80-mm caliber. It has 20 launching tubes and is designed to destroy enemy equipment and manpower. The maximum launch range of missiles from the attack helicopter is 2.1 km.

Source: 28th Independent Mechanized Brigade named after the Knights of the Winter Campaign

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