Pakistan Defence Equipment makes huge success at the international War theater
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On September 5, 2023, in a development concerning the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Azerbaijani Armed Forces unveiled the deployment of the KRL-122 Ghazab 122mm Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), as reported in a tweet by Conflict Watch PSF.
This move has taken place amidst escalating tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia in the region. The KRL-122 Ghazab, a formidable piece of military equipment, is derived from the Russian BM-21 Grad system.
The KRL-122 MLRS is a rocket launcher system that finds its origins in the BM-21 Grad MLRS but has undergone modifications to enhance its capabilities. Initially, it was mounted on an Isuzu truck chassis and later adapted to the Reo M35 truck platform. Some sources even refer to this system as Gadab. Notably, the KRL-122 has the capacity to launch both original Soviet rockets and the domestically developed Yarmuk Rocket by Pakistan Ordnance Factories. It boasts a remarkable maximum range of over 40 kilometers with its upgraded 122mm rockets.
This versatile rocket launcher can be affixed to vehicles or utilized as a trailer-mounted system for ease of towing. In this specific instance, it is observed to be based on a Ural-375D six-by-six truck chassis, similar to the original BM-21 Grad. It is powered by a water-cooled V-8 180 hp gasoline engine ZIL-375, enabling the truck to achieve a maximum road speed of 80 km/h, a range of up to 800 kilometers on roads, and the capability to ford depths of up to 1.5 meters.
The KRL-122 is distinguished by its electric firing mechanism, operable from within the vehicle's cabin or remotely from a sheltered position situated approximately 50 to 60 meters away from the launcher through a cable-connected remote-control device.
This advanced system offers a 180° traverse capability and allows for elevation adjustments from 0 to 55°, providing operators with both electric and manual control options.
Equipped with 30 tubes for rocket launching, the KRL-122 predominantly employs standard 122mm Grad fin-stabilized rockets produced by Pakistan Ordnance Factories. Additionally, the system demonstrates the capacity to fire the 122mm HE (MBRL) Yarmuk rocket, specially designed for ground-to-ground engagements.
The Yarmuk rocket is intended for use against personnel and light materials, delivering a combination of fragmentation and blast effects. With specific dimensions and a range of up to 20 kilometers, the Yarmuk rocket is a formidable addition to the KRL-122's arsenal, boasting a muzzle velocity of 400 meters/second and a back blast extending up to 50 meters to the rear
