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Land ForcesRussia

9A51 Prima

122mm multiple rocket launcher systemFielded 1988Pending verification
Land ForcesRUS
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System
Type122mm multiple rocket launcher system
Date of introduction1988
ProliferationOrigin country only
Crew3Med[1]
Emplacement time3 minMed[1]
Displacement time3 minMed[1]
Dimensions and weight
Width2.5 m8 ftMed[1]
Height2.5 m8 ftMed[1]
Combat weight13.9 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
ChassisUral 4320Med[1]
EngineKAMAZ-740Med[1]
Engine power210 hpMed[1]
Fording depth1.5 mMed[1]
Weapons and payload options · 1Confidence · Source
Frag-HE122 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Warhead
26 kg
Summary

The Prima multiple launch rocket system is an improvement of the BM-21 Grad. It was adopted by the Soviet Army in 1988, however, due to budget cuts, only a small number of these artillery systems were ever produced.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. 9A51 Prima Russian 122mm Multiple Rocket Launcher System, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import