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Pampero



Overview


Pampero

Argentine SLAM Pampero multiple rocket launcher on the move.
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Origin
Argentina
Type
Multiple rocket launcher
Entered service
1983
Status
In service
Development
1980 - 1983
Developer
Argentina - CITEFA
Production
1983
Launch vehicles
1980's - present
Artillery rockets
Producer
Argentina - Fabrica Militar Fray Luis Beltran
Number produced
4 launch vehicles, plus 1 prototype
Designations
SLAM / Sistema Lanzacohetes de Artillería Múltiple
Spanish for "multiple rocket launcher system".

Description


Introduction

The Pampero is a multiple launch rocket system of Argentine origin. It was developed in the 1980's to augment the Argentine artillery. Actually the 105mm caliber artillery rocket itself is called Pampero and the launch vehicle is called SLAM (Sistema Lanzacohetes de Artillería Múltiple).

Layout

The Pampero is based on the Unimog 416 all terrain light truck. The launcher features 16 launch tubes. The launcher is aimed using a sight similar to a mortar system. Elevation and traverse are manual. In the firing position four jacks are lowered to create a stable launch position.

Firepower

The 105mm Pampero artillery rockets have a maximum range of 10.5 km. All 16 rockets are fired in a 7.5 second ripple. The Pampero fires artillery rockets with either High Explosive and High Explosive Incendiary warheads. For training inert ammunition can be used. Additional ammunition is carried on trucks that accompany the Pampero.

Users

The Pampero is used by the Argentine Army, which acquired 4 launch vehicles. The Pampero is to be replaced by the indegenious CP-30 multiple rocket launch system. This newer system fires both 105mm Pampero and 127mm SAPBA artillery rockets.

Details


Facts SLAM Pampero Pampero artillery rocket
General
Origin
Argentina
Type
Multiple rocket launcher
Crew
3
Dimensions
Length
5.22 m
Width
2.12 m
Height
2.38 m
Weight
6.110 kg combat load
Main armament
Type
105mm Pampero artillery rocket, 16 launch tubes
Ammunition
16 rockets, all ready to fire
Elevation
0 to 52 degrees, manual
Traverse
180 degrees, manual
Max range
10.2 km
Rate of fire
All 16 rockets are fired in a ripple of 7.5 seconds
Dispersion
68% of projectiles land within an area of 300 x 200 meters