Hrim-2 (missile system)
Hrim-2 (Ukrainian: «Оперативно-тактичний ракетний комплекс «Грім»), also known as Grіm-2 (sometimes referred to as Grom), is a Ukrainian prospective mobile short-range ballistic missile system being developed by Yuzhnoye Design Office and A.M. Makarov Southern Machine-Building Plant. It's to combine the features of tactical, tactical missile complexes and multiple rocket launchers. The missile range for export version is 280 kilometers, limited by MTCR. But technically, missile is able to fly up to 500km.[1] Reportedly the missile system research and development has been covertly financed by Saudi Arabia.[2]
| Grim-2 | |
|---|---|
 Grom tactical missile | |
| Type | Tactical ballistic missile |
| Place of origin | Ukraine/Saudi Arabia |
| Service history | |
| In service | TBA |
| Used by | Ukrainian Ground Forces |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Yuzhnoye Design Office , YuMZ Pivdenmash , PMZ pavlovo , hartron Lorta |
| Specifications | |
| Warhead | 500 kg (1,100 lb) |
| Engine | Single-stage solid propellant |
Operational range | 50 km (31 mi)-400–500 km (250–310 mi) |
The first test launch of the new tactical missile is scheduled for the second half of 2019.[3]
See also
References
Links
- Dylan Malyasov (2018-01-02). "Ukraine unveils new tactical missile system". defence-blog.com. Defence Blog. Retrieved 2018-01-09.
- Dylan Malyasov (2018-08-24). "Ukraine unveils new artillery and missile systems at military parade in Kyiv". defence-blog.com. Defence Blog. Retrieved 2018-08-24.
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