Overhaul and life extension of unguided
missiles 122mm grad M-21OF

Life extension & repair options:

  • New fuze MRV-U (Option Proximity radar fuze from 3 to 20m )
  • New modern Igniter 9Х111/9Х227М5 with protection from occasional firing.
  • New electrical circuit with original silk insulated wires.
  • New modern thermoplastic composite propellant charge 27 km
  • New Rocket Engine 40 km
  • New wooden box
  • New Polymer protective heavy duty painting
  • Check static electric charges
  • Check and replacement damaged mechanical parts (corrosion, geometry)– affect internal and external ballistics
  • Laboratory tests of motor propellant and replacement if necessary
  • Laboratory tests of warhead explosive and replacement if necessary
  • Laboratory tests of fuze MRV-U and replacement with new if necessary
  • Replacement of all sealings
  • Dismantling of rocket engine.
  • Cleaning of all parts from corrosion and dust.
  • Check of alignment of the centering ring and the warhead
  • Check the height of locating pin
  • Check the position of locating pins to the longitudinal axis
  • Check the position of the contact cap
  • Check the geometry of the open stabilizer (fins)
  • Check the electrical circuit and resistance
  • Check the air tightness
  • Marking
  • Warranty for rockets with modern thermoplastic composite propellant– 20 years
  • Warranty for MODERNIZATION- Lifespan is prolonged by 10 years
  • Warranty for LIFE EXTETION – Lifespan is prolonged by 5 years
Type of modernization

122 mm rocket M-21OF 20.4km

122 mm rocket Fragmentation 20.4km

122 mm rocket Thermobaric 20.4km

122 mm rocket M-21OF  27 км

122 mm rocket M-21OF  40 км

122 mm rocket Fragmentation 40 км

122 mm rocket Thermobaric 40 км

Overhaul of original GRAD rocket to 27,5 km

Engine Modernization:

  • Standard 20,4 km
  • Extended range 27km
  • Long range 40 km
Characteristics Classic to ground 27,5 km 40 km mm

Caliber

122

122

122

mm

Length

2875

2875

2875

mm

Temperature range

-30  +50

-30+60

-30+60

°c

Total mass

66

68.7

69.0

 kg

Warhead mass with fuse

19.1

19.1

 19.1

 kg

Propellant mass

20.45

25.8

27.3

 kg

Burning time

2.0

2.5

2.7

S

Total motor impulse

39700

52700

62800

Ns

Specific motor impulse

1941

2042

2300

Ns/kg

Max. velocity at Xg

690.6

915

1100

m/s

Top of the trajectory at Xg

7 100

11 100

17 800

m

Time of flight at Xg

76

96

126

s

Elevation

50.0

50.0

56.9

0

ffRange (Xe.)

20.3

27.5

40.2

km

CEP at max. range

1.27

0.96

0.96

%

Warhead Modernization

Warhead HE

Overall Length

604 mm

Diameter

121 mm

Warhead weight without fuze

18,4 kg

Weight of the warhead, kg

19.18 kg

Weight of the Explosive, kg

6.4 kg

EXPLOSIVE TYPE

A-IX-2

Damage area per rocket, m2

- against armored vehicles, m2

450 m2

- against manpower, m2 

670 m2

Number of fragments:

– 0.5 gand more in weight ( pc.)

3058 pcs

– Pellets, 5.5 g in weight ( pc.)

900 pcs

Operation Temperature

-60° C to +80° C

Fuze

MRV-U

Warhead Fragmentation

Overall Length

604 mm

Diameter

121 mm

Warhead weight without fuze

18,4 kg

Warhead weight with fuze

19.18 kg

Warhead weight without explosive

14,6 kg

EXPLOSIVE

4,4 kg

Operation Temperature

-60° C to +80° C

explosive Type

A-IX-2

Number of Pre fragmented steel balls 6,35mm

5 500 pcs

Damage areа against manpower

2 500 m2

Fuze

MRV-U

Warhead Thermobaric

Overall Length

604 mm

Diameter

121 mm

Warhead weight without fuze

18,4 kg

Weight of the warhead, kg

19.18 kg

Weight of the Explosive, kg

10 kg

EXPLOSIVE TYPE

Thermobaric

Damage area per rocket, m2

- against armored vehicles, m2

750 m2

- against manpower, m2 :

1050 m2

Number of fragments:

– 0.5 gand more in weight ( pc.)

1058 pcs

– Pellets, 5.5 g in weight ( pc.)

500 pcs

Operation Temperature

-60° C to +80° C

Fuze

MRV-U

Warhead Flash & Smoke

Overall Length

604 mm

Diameter

121 mm

Warhead weight without fuze

18,4 kg

Weight of the warhead, kg

19.18 kg

Weight of pyrotechnics, kg

4 kg

EXPLOSIVE

4,4 kg

Operation Temperature

-60° C to +80° C

explosive Type

FLASH & SMOKE

Smoke visibility range. Duration 18 sec.

Not less than 8 km.  smoke is visible in dayligh.

Flash visibility range

Not less than 6 km visible during the 24-hours of the day. Duration 3 sec.

Fuze

MRV-U

The overhaul of 122mm M21OF to 27,5 km

Main new rocket parts:

  • Propellant grain
  • Combustion chamber
  • Motor igniter assembly
  • Motor closure
  • Parts for thermal isolation

Main existing rocket parts:

  • Warhead with fuse
    • Nozzle assembly with fins • Rocket guide
    • Contact cover
    • Packing of the rocket

The modification is primarily made in the propellant grain. The new propellant grain is in one piece, star shaped and inhibited along the outer surface at one end. The rocket propellant used in its production is the modern thermoplastic composite propellant made according to the original technology. The propellant has a similar burning temperature as the original one, but has a higher specific impulse, which enables the use of the original nozzle assembly. The propellant grain is not bounded to the new motor combustion chamber, which enables the overhaul of the rocket to be performed at the premises of the End User.

The overhaul of the rocket is quick and easy without requiring any special technology or machinery. By using a large number of components from the existing rockets with expired propellant grain life, the overhaul saves a lot of money if compared to supply of new rockets.

MRV-U fuze

The fuse is armed at distances of  150-450 m.

The nature of the projectile’s effect on the target depends on the installation of the fuse:

  • in SQ, it is predominantly fragmentation,
  • in Delay it is mainly high-explosive.

In terms of fragmentation, the warhead of the M-21OF shell is twice as effective as the M-140F, and in the high-explosive part it is only 1.7 times more efficient