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Land ForcesRussia

TOS-1A Solntsepek

220 mm heavy flamethrower (thermobaric rocket) systemIn serviceFielded 2011Pending verification
Land ForcesRUS
TOS-1A Solntsepek
Photo: Vitaly V. Kuzmin · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
Type220 mm heavy flamethrower (thermobaric rocket) system
Date of introduction2011
ProliferationAt least 10 countries
ManufacturerOmsk Transmash Design BureauMed[1]
Crew3Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length6.86 m23 ftMed[1]
Width3.46 m11 ftMed[1]
Height2.6 m9 ftMed[1]
Combat weight44.3 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
ChassisModified T-72 main battle tank chassisMed[1]
EngineV-84MMed[1]
Engine power840 hpMed[1]
Cruising range550 km342 mi · 297 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed60 km/h37 mph · 32 ktMed[1]
Fording depth1.2 mMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorSteel and composite armor with ERA, equivalent to 500-600 mm of Rolled Homogeneous Armor (RHA).Med[1]
Turret ArmorSteel and composite armour with ERA, equivalent to 500-600 mm of Rolled Homogeneous Armor (RHA)Med[1]
Applique ArmorAvailable, Turret top and track skirts. The launcher is fitted with additional protection that is sufficient to stop a B32 armor piercing bullet.Med[1]
Explosive reactive armorYes, Kontakt-5Med[1]
Active Protection SystemYes, ZETS11-3 control panelMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYes, System Sensor Radiation Device and chemical intelligence (PRRM)Med[1]
Smoke EquipmentYes, Grenade launcher 8x; VESS and The TOS-1 can create a smoke screen by injecting fuel into the exhaust and this effect can be employed for no more than 10 minutes, using 10 litres of fuel per minute when in use.Med[1]
Armament
Maximum firing range6 km4 mi · 3 nmiLongest-range ammunition listedMed[1]
Fire control
Computerized FCSYes, A Modern Fire Control SystemMed[1]
Ballistic ComputerYesMed[1]
Laser RangefinderYesMed[1]
Combined Sight and Rangefinder1 x 1D14 T Range FinderMed[1]
1D14 t Sight/Rangefinder Accuracy10 mMed[1]
Variants
TOS-1 BuratinoThe TOS-1 Buratino is the original variant of the TOS family; it is equipped with a 30 tube rocket launcher and based on a T-72 main battle tank. It is designed to provide massed indirect and direct fire support.[1]
TZM-TA support vehicle designed to provide the TOS-1A with rocket reloads on the battlefield. Like the TOS-1A it is based on the hull of a T-72 and carries a full set of rockets.[1]
TOS-2A newer heavy flamethrower system, based on Ural-63704-0010 military truck with 6x6 configuration.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 2Confidence · Source
Heavy Flamethrower220 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
6 km4 mi · 3 nmi
Quantity
24 total 220mm Projectiles
Muzzle velocity
INA
Warhead
Thermobaric warhead (MO.1.01.04.01)
Incendiary rocket220 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
6 km4 mi · 3 nmi
Quantity
24 total 220 mm Projectiles
Muzzle velocity
INA
Warhead
Incendiary
Summary

The TOS-1A Solntsepek Russian 220mm Heavy Flamethrower System is an improved version of the TOS-1. Its launch vehicle is designated BM-1 and is designed to perform the same missions as the original vehicle.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
ArmeniaAzerbaijanAlgeriaIraqJordanKazakhstanRussiaSaudi ArabiaSyria
Sources
  1. TOS-1A Solntsepek Russian 220mm Heavy Flamethrower System, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-04 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
  • 2026-10-05 Added photo (CC BY-SA 4.0)