Engineering:Yarmuk Rocket
The 4.8-inch HE Multi Barrel Rocket Launched YARMUK, or simply Yarmuk, is a 4.8 in (122 mm) unguided surface-to-surface rocket developed by the Pakistan Ordnance Factories.[1][2][3][4]
| Yarmuk | |
|---|---|
| Type | Unguided surface-to-surface rocket |
| Place of origin | Pakistan |
| Service history | |
| In service | Pakistan Armed Forces Ukrainian Armed Forces |
| Used by | Pakistan Ukraine |
| Wars | 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Pakistan Ordnance Factories |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 66 kg (146 lb) |
| Length | 2,875 mm (113.2 in) |
| Width | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Muzzle velocity | 400 metres per second (1,400 km/h) |
| Warhead | Composition B |
| Warhead weight | 18.4 kg (41 lb) Without fuze 19.4 kg (43 lb) With Fuze |
| Engine | solid fuel rocket |
Operational range | 20 km (20,000 m) |
Guidance system | Un-Guided |
| Accuracy | PE in Range & Deflection 80 m (260 ft) and 168 m (551 ft) respectively when fired at an elevation of 833R. 49 m (161 ft) and 93 m (305 ft) respectively when fired at an elevation of 750R. |
Launch platform | KRL-122 "Ghazab" Launchers |
The rocket is named after the Yarmouk River, which is in Syria.
Design and performance
The 122 mm calibre Yarmuk rockets are designed to be fired from the KRL-122 "Ghazab" MLRS rocket artillery systems.[5] The rockets are fitted with Composition B explosive warheads which deal explosive and fragmentation damage that are effective against Infantry and lightly armoured targets. Moreover, the rockets have a max time of flight of 78 seconds with 400 m/s muzzle velocity, enabling them to reach a max range of 20 km.[2][1]
Operational history
Pakistan
The Yarmuk rockets have been deployed at a wide range of fields by the Pakistan Army. In one instance, they were seen being fired from KRL-122s in Exercise Azm-e-Nau during a threat of an Indian invasion.[6]
Ukraine
In February 2023, reports surfaced that Pakistan had sent around 10,000 122mm Grad missiles to Ukraine via 3rd party country.[7] On March 26, 2023 the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces posted an image on Facebook showing Ukrainian servicemen loading Yarmuk rockets thus confirming the reports.[8][9][10]
Operators
Pakistan
Ukraine
10,000+ units delivered in February 2023 via Karachi port.[8][9]
See also
- BM-21
- Rocket (weapon)
- MLRS
- Zuni rocket
- Mighty Mouse rocket
- HVAR
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "122 MM HE (MBRL) YARMUK". https://www.wahindustries.com/products.php?tac=OQ==&pac=NTg=.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Yarmuk MBRL". https://pof.gov.pk/productDetail/58.
- ↑ "Artillery Ammunition Rocket 122mm HE(MBRL) Yarmouk". https://depo.gov.pk/single_product.php?pid=255.
- ↑ "PAKISTAN SEEKING GUIDED MULTIPLE-LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)". https://quwa.org/2017/05/04/pakistan-seeking-guided-multiple-launch-rocket-systems-mlrs/.
- ↑ "Tweet by OSPSF of Pakistan Strategic Forum". https://twitter.com/OSPSF/status/1651503393360293889?t=8KQqH4zDajRILzUlfFCbgA&s=19.
- ↑ "Pakistan Holds Military Drill Near Indian Border Amid Tensions". 16 November 2016. https://www.voanews.com/amp/pakistan-conducts-military-drill-near-indian-border-amid-tension/3598332.html.
- ↑ "Pakistan Will Help Ukraine’s Military to Send 10 Thousand BM-21 Grad MLRS Missiles At the Invaders". https://en.defence-ua.com/industries/pakistan_will_help_ukraines_military_to_send_10_thousand_bm_21_grad_mlrs_missiles_at_the_invaders-5728.html.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Pakistani Yarmuk projectiles were delivered to Ukraine" (in Ukrainian). 25 March 2023. https://mil.in.ua/uk/news/do-ukrayiny-dostavyly-pakystanski-snaryady-yarmuk/.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Pakistani Artillery Rockets for BM-21 Grad MLRS are in Use of Ukrainian Military (Photo)". 2023-03-26. https://en.defence-ua.com/industries/pakistani_artilleri_rockets_for_bm_21_grad_mlrs_are_in_use_of_ukrainian_military-6188.html.
- ↑ Arif Rafiq. "Why Is Pakistan Arming Ukraine?". https://globelynews.com/south-asia/pakistan-ukraine-war-weapons-arms/amp/.
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