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9A52-2 (BM-30 Smerch-M)

300mm multiple launch rocket systemFielded 1989Pending verification
Land ForcesRUS
9A52-2 (BM-30 Smerch-M)
Photo: Nickispeaki · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
Type300mm multiple launch rocket system
Date of introduction1989
ProliferationAt least 18 countries
ManufacturerSplav State Research and Production EnterpriseMed[1]
Crew4Med[1]
Displacement time3 minMed[1]
Emplacement time3 minMed[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length12.1 m40 ftMed[1]
Combat weight43.7 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
EngineD12A-525AMed[1]
Engine power518 hpMed[1]
Suspensionsemi-elliptic leaf springs with telescopic shock absorbers, front; inverted leaf springs reaMed[1]
Max road speed60 km/h37 mph · 32 ktMed[1]
Cruising range650 km404 mi · 351 nmiMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorThe Vehicle is thought to not be armored.Med[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Armament
Launch tubes12 (3 rows of 4 tubes)Med[1]
LoaderManualMed[1]
Maximum elevation+55 degMed[1]
Minimum elevation-0 degMed[1]
Main armament9A52, 300mm LauncherMed[1]
Maximum firing range70 km43 mi · 38 nmiLongest-range ammunition listedMed[1]
Fire control
Computerized FCSYes, Fire-control systems include an installation of an automated launch preparation equipment that has allowed for autonomous execution of fire missions. This equipment provides for the topographical surveying and navigation of the launch Med[1]
Variants
9A52-2T SmerchA variant based on the Tatra 10x10 chassis. It was designed in Russia for the Indian MoD. This rocket system is in service with the Indian Army.[1]
9A52-4 Tornado iA lighter variant of the Smerch, based on KamAZ 8x8 truck. It has a six-pack launcher pod for 300 mm rockets. So the 9A52-4 has half the firepower of the Smerch. The whole launcher pod is replaced after all rockets are f[1]
Uragan-1M iA new Russian artillery rocket system, that might become a replacement for the aging Uragan and Smerch systems. It was first publicly revealed in 2016. The Uragan-1M carries two launching pods for 300 mm or 220 mm rocket[1]
PHL 03A Chinese copy of the Smerch. It was adopted by the Chinese army in 2004-2005. It incorporates newer technologies, as well as indigenous Chinese rockets with a maximum range of 130 km. China developed a number of indigen[1]
OlhaA Ukrainian version of the Smerch, which uses newly developed missiles, possibly with extended range. The Oliha uses the same launcher vehicle of the Smerch. It was planned that tests of this system will be completed in [1]
Weapons and payload options · 3Confidence · Source
FRAG-HE300 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
70 km43 mi · 38 nmi
Warhead
258 kg
DPICM300mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
70 km43 mi · 38 nmi
Warhead
235 kg
Sensor-fuzed (MOTIV-3M)300mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
70 km43 mi · 38 nmi
Warhead
233 kg
Summary

The 9A52-2 (BM-30 Smerch-M) Russian 300mm Multiple Launch Rocket System is designed and manufactured by the Russian Company Splav State Research and Production Association, Tula, Russia, which also manufactures the Uragan, Grad, and Prima rocket launchers.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
United Arab EmiratesArmeniaAzerbaijanBelarusChinaAlgeriaIndiaIraqKazakhstanKuwaitMoroccoPakistanRussiaSyriaTurkmenistanUkraineVenezuela
Sources
  1. 9A52-2 (BM-30 Smerch-M) Russian 300mm Multiple Launch Rocket System, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC BY-SA 4.0)