RM-70 VAMPIRE

MULTIPLE-LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEM

The RM-70 VAMPIRE 8x8 is a mobile platform of the 40-round multiple launch rocket artillery system providing concentrated fire support to the troops covering large target areas at ranges depending on the type of used shell. The RM-70 VAMPIRE 8x8 is a hugely upgraded variant of the original Czechoslovak RM-70 Grad MLRS with a re-loading device. This vehicle can also be equipped with PUMA ballistic cabin with protection level 3 according to STANAG.

Technical specification

Chassis	Mobility	Loadout
Type: TATRA Force T 815-7 8x8	Top speed: 85 km/h	Main armament: 40+40 122 mm JROF rockets (each 66.35 kg)
Weight: 25,700 kg	Cruising range: 700 km	Firing range: 20.4 km / 40.1 km (regular / extended range)
Crew: 4	Fording depth: 1.4 m (without preparation)	Area of effect (single rocket): Up to 3,000 m2
Length: 9,550 mm	Gradient: 27 °	Area of effect (volley of 40 rockets): Up to 30,000 m2
Width: 2,550 mm	Side slope: 18 °	Time to fire (40 rockets): 32 sec
Height: 2,930 mm	Vertical obstacle: 0.6 m	Time to fire (80 rockets): 120 sec
Engine: TATRA T3C-928.90 V8 EURO 3	Trench crossing: 2.1 m
Output: 300 kW

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TATRA MILITARY CHASSIS

The unique TATRA suspension solution provides unsurpassed driving performance, an independent air suspension system ensures comfortable and fast transportation of personnel in difficult terrain and also provides high protection and reliability of the main components, and assembly of the machine.

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Firepower & fire control system

Extensive area impacted by a volley of rockets. Area of effect is 3,000 m2 for single round and up to 30,000 m2 for volley of 40 rockets. Fire control system (FCS) with ballistic computer is optionally complemented with inertial navigation and advanced command & communication equipment.

The unique RM-70 reloading device allows for an unprecedented rate of fire – 80 rockets in 2 minutes. Loading of the second volley of rockets in reloading device takes 32 seconds and fire preparation takes around 90 seconds.

Complex logistic support

For our MLRS systems we also offer munition vehicles, battery command vehicles, vehicles for forward observers, battalion command vehicle, fuel trucks, mobile workshops, and recovery vehicles.

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