BM-25
The BM-25 Korshun (Kite) as its Russian (GRAU designation 2K5) name was a multiple rocket launcher designed in the Soviet Union. It was capable of launching 3R7 250 mm rockets from six launch tubes. The support vehicle is a YAZ-214.
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BM-25
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- Name
- BM-25
- Field
- multiple rocket launcher
- Region
- Soviet Union
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The BM-25 Korshun (Kite) as its Russian (GRAU designation 2K5) name was a multiple rocket launcher designed in the Soviet Union. It was capable of launching 3R7 250 mm rockets from six launch tubes. The support vehicle is a YAZ-214.
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Key facts
• Name — BM-25 • Origin — USSR • Type — Multiple rocket launcher • Is Artillery — yes • Is Vehicle — yes • Used By — USSR South Yemen • Designer — NII-88 • Design Date — 1953 • Production Date — 1957-1960 • Weight — 18145 kg • Length — 9.8 m • Width — 2.7 m • Height — 3.5 m • Crew — 8-12 • Cartridge — Length: 5.8 m Weight: 455 kg • Caliber — 250 mm • Barrels — 6 • Range — 30 km • Max Range — 55 km • Elevation — 0° - 55° • Traverse — 6° • Engine — YaMZ-206B 6-cylinder • Engine Power — 205 HP diesel • Suspension — KrAZ-214 6x6 truck chassis • Vehicle Range — 530 km • Speed — 55 km/h
Development
Development
The system was developed in scientific research institute NII-88 in 1953. Its rockets were propelled by a mix of kerosene and nitric acid. It has a range of 55km but was inaccurate.
Use
Use
Due to severe inaccuracy of the rocket, only a small quantity were produced in the USSR from 1957 to 1960. It was exported to South Yemen, which used it against North Yemen.
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- 1.Foss, Christopher. Jane's pocket book of towed artillery. Collier. 27. 1977. 0020806000.
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