TOS-1: Does India need something like this?

[IND151]

In service1988–present
Used bySoviet Union,Russian Federation
WarsSoviet-Afghan War, Second Chechen War
Production history
DesignerOmsk Transmash Design Bureau
Specifications
Weight45.3 t (100,000 lb)
Length9.5 m (31 ft 2 in)
Width3.6 m (11 ft 10 in)
Height2.22 m (7 ft 3 in)
Crew3
Caliber220 mm (8.7 in)
Rate of fire30 rounds/15 s
Effective firing range500–3,500m (TOS-1)
6,000m (TOS-1A)
EngineV-84MS Diesel
840 hp (630 kW)
Operational
range
550 km (340 mi)
Speed60 km/h (37 mph)






The TOS-1 is intended to engage military personnel, equipment, and buildings, including fortified constructions. The combat vehicle acts within the combat order of infantry and tanks. The large mass of the launcher and the need for a high-level of protection (due to the relatively short range of 3,500 m (11,500 ft)) helped determine the use of the chassis of the T-72 main battle tank. The reloading vehicle TZM was built on the chassis of a cross-country truck KrAZ-255B and equipped with a crane for loading/unloading of the launcher.

In 2001, the improved TOS-1A system entered service. the improved system's range has been extended to 6 kilometers and its ballistic computer has been upgraded.






So do we need something like this?

I beleive DRDO can easily something like this and we can use rockets used on Pinaka Mk 1 on this MLRS.

 

[a.kumar]

This is close range MLRS , Pinaka has more range and more likely used by Artillery division from safer positions .

 

[HariPrasad]

Pinaka Mk 3 is under development with same range of MK 2 (60 KM +) but with guidance and high precision.

 

[IND151]

This is close range MLRS , Pinaka has more range and more likely used by Artillery division from safer positions .

But I think we need something like this, because in battle we may need to stay clsoe to target and then attack target, which demands far better protection for the firing vehicle.

 

[he-man]

We have smerch bm 30 and pinaka.................no need for this

 

[IND151]

We have smerch bm 30 and pinaka.................no need for this

Take a look at post number 4.

 

[he-man]

Take a look at post number 4.

But we have finite resources man..............we have to prioritize stuff