Engineering:ACCULAR

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Short description: Israeli artillery rocket
AccuLAR-160
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AccuLAR-160 mm
TypeArtillery rocket
Place of originIsrael
Production history
DesignerIsrael Military Industries
Specifications
Calibre122–160 mm (4.8–6.3 in)
Maximum firing range40 km

Guidance
system
global navigation satellite system (GNSS) / inertial navigation system (INS)
AccuLAR-122 'Romach' pod on the left, MLRS pod on the right, 'Menatetz' M270 launcher

ACCULAR is a family of artillery rockets developed and manufactured by Israel Military Industries (IMI) and used by Israel Defense Forces and international customers. It features 2 different calibers with a maximum range of 40 km with a 20–35 kg unitary penetration or controlled fragmentation warhead and accuracy of 10m CEP.[1]

The ACCULAR missiles can be launched by IMI's LYNX (MRL) launcher, as well as from a variety of other available launchers.[2]

AccuLAR-160

A guided version and further development of the unguided LAR-160.

AccuLAR-122

In service in IDF, under the name Romach,[3] with dedicated M270 MLRS launchers. Each launcher can fire 18 rockets within a minute.[4]

AccuLAR-122 can also be launched from IMI LYNX (MRL).[5] It has a maximum range of 35 km and accuracy of 10m CEP.[4]

See also

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