Ukraine announces Vilha multiple rocket launcher system on new chassis

At the MSPO 2022 exhibition in Poland, the Ukrainian defense industry brought a mockup of the Vilha multiple launch rocket system on a new chassis.

Here's What We Know

The original missile system is an upgrade of the Soviet 9K58 Smerch multiple rocket launcher system. The KrAZ-7634 is used as the chassis. The new version of the Smerch MLRS will use a different fighting vehicle. In addition, the launcher will have armored plates to provide additional protection.

Vilha uses guided missiles of 300 mm caliber with a launch range of 110 km. The weight of the projectile is more than 900 kg. The complex has an inertial guidance system with GPS. Full salvo time is 40 seconds.

Source: Army Recognition.

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