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ASTROS


SS-30 | SS-40 | SS-60 | SS-80


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ASTROS II rocket family

An overview of the ASTROS II family of rockets. The drawing is not to scale.
Source: Avibras Aeroespacial - © copyright lies with original owner

Origin
Brazil
Type
Artillery rocket
Entered service
1980's
Status
In service
Development
Early 1980's
Developer
Brazil - Avibrás
Production
Early 1980's - present
Producer
Brazil - Avibrás
Notable users
Brazil
Indonesia
Iraq

Description

The ASTROS family of artillery rockets was developed for use in the ASTROS II system. These spin-stabilized artillery rockets are produced in different sizes and vary in performance. The rockets are carried in long square reloading boxes of which four are carried on the launch vehicle and eight on the transloader. The rockets have the same sleek design with wrap around folding rear fins and only differ in size. The available warheads include high explosive, incendiary white phosphor, concrete piercing, mixed bomblets, AP and AT mines.

127mm SS-30
The SS-30 is the smallest ASTROS artillery rocket and due to its size it has a unitary warhead. Eight rockets are fitted in a single reloading box.
180mm SS-40
The SS-40 is the medium size ASTROS rocket. It is the smallest rocket in the system to feature a warhead with bomblets. Four rockets are fitted in a reloading box.
300mm SS-60
The SS-60 is the standard long range artillery rocket. This variant has the largest warhead of the ASTROS series. A single rocket is carried in a reloading box.
300mm SS-80
The SS-80 is the extended range version of the SS-60 and has the same dimensions. The warhead size is reduced to carry more rocket fuel.

Details

Facts SS-30 SS-40 SS-60 SS-80
General
Origin
Brazil
Type
Artillery rocket
Dimensions
Length
3.9 m
Diameter
127 mm
Weight
68 kg
Guidance
Mode
Unguided, ballistic flight
Warhead
Type
Unitary high explosive
Weight
25 kg
Engagement envelope
Propulsion
Solid propellant rocket motor
Speed
2.400 km/h
Range
9 km minimum
30 km maximum

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