Analysis of a modernized 9K51 Hrad Multiple Rocket Launcher System to determine the performance specifications of the 122-mm unguided rocket projectile in development

The article dwells on the multiple launch rocket systems with high firepower, firing rate and manoeuvrability, which continue to be one of basic means destruction land forces in conditions modern armed conflicts. Authors observed importance reconstruction upgrading Grad 9К51, Hurricane 9К57 Tornado 9К58 types missiles they use by enterprises domestic military-industrial complex. main areas system 9K51 performed NPO Splav co-operating 1997‒1998 for a foreign customer. key factors that allowed improving performance process are identified this article. characteristics unguided 9M217, 9M218, 9M521, 9M522, designed customer, had been investigated. Tornado-G went into service Ministry Defense Russian Federation 2014, as well family upgraded 9M538, 9M539, 9M641, analyzed. identifies work further improvement 122-mm missile, developed Yuzhnoe Design Office Grad. This can useful specialists development new outdated weapons. Key words: (MLRS), Grad, Tornado-G, 9M541.