TOROS artillery rocket system (Turkish: Topçu Roket Sistemi; Turkish pronunciation: [topˈtʃu], lit. "Gunner") is a Turkish rocket artillerymultiple rocket launcher system that has been developed in both 230 and 260 mm calibre. The system was developed by TÜBİTAK-SAGE, and is used by the Turkish Army. The larger calibre rockets have a maximum range of 110 km (68 mi) deliver a 145 kg (320 lb) high-explosive fragmentation warhead containing 30,000 steel balls. It is developed by the Turkish Defense Industry.[1][2][3]
This system is in general copy of Military Technical Institute BelgradeM-87 Orkan with some minor modification in rocket design, different fuel for rocket and tubes. It is developed through reverse engineering and plans obtained for Orkan M-87 including launcher M-87 and rocket 262mm used in that process all obtained from BNT Bratstvo Novi Travnik from Bosnia and Herzegovina.[1][4] Sage is also known for reverse engendering of M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System 227mm rocket under designation SAGE 227 a program started because the United States' reluctancy to share technology with Turkey.[5] 230mm rocket is continuation of SAGE 227 rocket program and 260mm rocket is based on 262mm Orkan M-87 rockets.
The 230 mm calibre system consists of six TOROS-230 unguided medium range rockets in a disposable launcher pod. The 260 mm calibre system consists of four TOROS-260 rockets in a disposable launcher pod. The launcher vehicle is designed to accept two TOROS-230 or TOROS-260 launcher pods.
Both rockets use an HTPB/AP solid propellent, and are stabilised in flight by four wrap-around fins. Sabots are fitted to the front of the rocket which fall away shortly after launch. Both rockets use a fin detent system to reduce wind dispersion, and are reported as having a dispersion of between one and two percent of their range. A variety of warheads have been proposed for the system including the basic blast fragmentation warhead, an electronic warfare warhead and a bunker busting warhead.
The launcher pods and advanced fire control system enable fast supply, loading, unloading, positioning and orientation operations. The unloading and reloading operations for two launch pods can be completed in less than twelve minutes. The system can be moved into position, oriented to target, and fired, all without the crew leaving the armoured cab. The launcher has a crew of three, but can be operated by a single person if needed.
Dispersion is reduced by helical rails which provide high roll rate during launch.
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toros, artillery, rocket, system, turkish, topçu, roket, sistemi, turkish, pronunciation, topˈtʃu, gunner, turkish, rocket, artillery, multiple, rocket, launcher, system, that, been, developed, both, calibre, system, developed, tübitak, sage, used, turkish, ar. TOROS artillery rocket system Turkish Topcu Roket Sistemi Turkish pronunciation topˈtʃu lit Gunner is a Turkish rocket artillery multiple rocket launcher system that has been developed in both 230 and 260 mm calibre The system was developed by TUBITAK SAGE and is used by the Turkish Army The larger calibre rockets have a maximum range of 110 km 68 mi deliver a 145 kg 320 lb high explosive fragmentation warhead containing 30 000 steel balls It is developed by the Turkish Defense Industry 1 2 3 TOROSTypeMultiple rocket launcherService historyUsed bySee UsersProduction historyDesignerTUBITAK SAGEManufacturerTUBITAK SAGEVariantsSee VariantsSpecificationsMaximum firing range160 km 99 mi Contents 1 Description 2 Specifications 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksDescription EditThis system is in general copy of Military Technical Institute Belgrade M 87 Orkan with some minor modification in rocket design different fuel for rocket and tubes It is developed through reverse engineering and plans obtained for Orkan M 87 including launcher M 87 and rocket 262mm used in that process all obtained from BNT Bratstvo Novi Travnik from Bosnia and Herzegovina 1 4 Sage is also known for reverse engendering of M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System 227mm rocket under designation SAGE 227 a program started because the United States reluctancy to share technology with Turkey 5 230mm rocket is continuation of SAGE 227 rocket program and 260mm rocket is based on 262mm Orkan M 87 rockets The 230 mm calibre system consists of six TOROS 230 unguided medium range rockets in a disposable launcher pod The 260 mm calibre system consists of four TOROS 260 rockets in a disposable launcher pod The launcher vehicle is designed to accept two TOROS 230 or TOROS 260 launcher pods Both rockets use an HTPB AP solid propellent and are stabilised in flight by four wrap around fins Sabots are fitted to the front of the rocket which fall away shortly after launch Both rockets use a fin detent system to reduce wind dispersion and are reported as having a dispersion of between one and two percent of their range A variety of warheads have been proposed for the system including the basic blast fragmentation warhead an electronic warfare warhead and a bunker busting warhead The launcher pods and advanced fire control system enable fast supply loading unloading positioning and orientation operations The unloading and reloading operations for two launch pods can be completed in less than twelve minutes The system can be moved into position oriented to target and fired all without the crew leaving the armoured cab The launcher has a crew of three but can be operated by a single person if needed Dispersion is reduced by helical rails which provide high roll rate during launch The system consists of four vehicles Launcher vehicle 6 6 Logistics vehicle 6 6 Maintenance vehicle 6 6 Fire Command Control vehicle 4 4Specifications EditSAGE 230A 6 SAGE 260A 6 Diameter 230 mm 260 mmLength 4 1 m 13 ft 4 8 m 16 ft Mass 326 197 kg 485 280 kgOperational temperature 30 55 C 30 55 CRange 20 100 km 12 62 mi 25 160 km 16 99 mi Dispersion 2 2 Propellant HTPB AP HTPB APShelf life 10 year 10 yearLauncher pods TOROS 230 TOROS 260Number of tubes 6 4Length 4 2 m 14 ft 4 9 m 16 ft Width 1 0 m 3 3 ft 0 9 m 3 0 ft Height 0 8 m 2 6 ft 0 9 m 3 0 ft Empty mass 552 kg 1 217 lb 647 kg 1 426 lb Loaded mass 2 442 kg 5 384 lb 2 441 kg 5 381 lb See also EditM 87 Orkan Yugoslavian multiple rocket launcher system References Edit a b Vojni program Archived from the original on 2015 10 14 Retrieved 2015 11 14 TOROS 260 Turkey Military Pictures Air Force Army Navy Missiles Defense www defencetalk com Archived from the original on 2013 06 15 Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine BOSANSKA HAUBICA Potpisan ugovor vrijedan 10 miliona KM YouTube http rbase new factoria ru sites default files gallery s gurov 11 01 14 toros 260a jpg 7C SAGE personnel in front of Orkan M 87 launcher vehicle obtained from BiH Novi Travnih factory with two pods of quadruple TOROS 260A launcher pod Royal Artillery a b Archived copy Archived from the original on 2014 04 30 Retrieved 2014 04 29 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint archived copy as title link Jane s Armour and Artillery 2005 2006External links EditTUBITAK SAGE Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title TOROS artillery rocket system amp oldid 1115702323, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
