Alcotán-100 vs PULS (multiple rocket launcher)

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Alcotán-100 — licensed reference photograph

ARockets & launchers

Alcotán-100

Ballistics computer-assisted anti-tank shoulder-launched rocket system

Credit

Lobo Estepario · CC BY 2.0 · Resized · CC BY 2.0 · Source ↗ · Modified

BRockets & launchers

PULS (multiple rocket launcher)

Multiple rocket launcher Tactical ballistic missile launcher

First system

Second system

Measured figures

Head to head

6 of 26 rows sourced on both sides

1.15m

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Length

All recorded figures & sources

1.15 m

Length

Single source

1.15 m (3.8 ft)^[source]

14kg

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Mass

Configuration

Details

Alcotán-100 and PULS (multiple rocket launcher) configuration
Specification	Alcotán-100	PULS (multiple rocket launcher)
Type	Ballistics computer-assisted anti-tank shoulder-launched rocket system^[source]	Multiple rocket launcher Tactical ballistic missile launcher^[source]
Place of origin	Spain^[source]	Israel^[source]
In service	2002–present^[source]	—
Used by	See Users^[source]	—
Manufacturer	Instalaza SA

Unit cost	Approx. 17,500 ~ 24,500 $^[source]	—

Produced	1998–present^[source]	—

Variants	ALCOTAN-AT (M2) munition: Anti-tank behind ERA ALCOTAN-BIV (M2) munition: Dual purpose (anti-armour + fragmentation) ALCOTAN-ABK (M2) munition: Anti-bunker ALCOTAN-MP (M2) munition: Multi-purpose, three different modes (impact, impact delay and airburst)^[source]	—

Sights	Telescopic sight with night vision^[source]	—

Warhead	HEAT HE/FRAG HEDP^[source]	—

Blast yield	700 mm (28 in) penetration ( ERA + armour steel)^[source]	—

Propellant	Solid-fuel rocket^[source]	—

Launch platform	Man-portable launcher^[source]	—

Engine	Solid-fuel rocket^[source]	—

Penetration	Anti-tank ALCOTAN-AT (M2): 700 mm ( explosive reactive armour + armour steel) Dual purpose ALCOTAN-BIV (M2): 400 mm (armour steel) along with >1000 fragments Anti-bunker ALCOTAN-ABK (M2): 350 mm (concrete, ∅ >50 mm for 2nd warhead follow-through) along with >2500 fragments inside bunker, 170 mm (armour steel) Multi-purpose ALCOTAN-MP (M2): Effective against light armour and brick walls, >3000 fragments (airbust)^[source]	—

Role	man portable, single-use (firing control unit is reusable) anti-tank rocket launcher^[source]	multiple rocket launcher^[source]

Wars	—	Second Nagorno-Karabakh War Gaza war^[source]

Designer	—	Israel Military Industries^[source]

Guidance system	—	GPS and INS^[source]

Source measurement	—	In July 2025, India-based private company NIBE Limited signed a Technology Collaboration Agreement with Elbit Systems through which the former will manufacture Advanced Universal Rocket Launcher ' Surya ' in India. The weapon system will have a maximum range of 300 km. The technology transfer will cater to both India's domestic market as well as foreign customers.^[source]PULS (multiple rocket launcher) · History / India; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage On 2 January 2026, it was widely reported that the Indian Army has ordered the Suryastra multi calibre rocket launcher system from NIBE Limited under its emergency procurement powers at a cost of ₹ 292.69 crore (US$30 million). The contract includes the supply of Ground Equipment, Accessories, ESP and Ammunition for Universal Rocket Launcher System. The ammunition included will have a maximum range of 150 km and 300 km with a CEP of less than 5 metres. It can also launch loitering munition with a 100 km range. The order will be executed and delivered in tranches within a span of 12 months.^[source]PULS (multiple rocket launcher) · History / India; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage It can be configured to carry a variety of rockets in two sealed pod containers: 36 (2 pods × 18 rockets each) 122mm Grad rockets ; or 26 (2×13) 160mm LAR-160 or ACCULAR rockets; or eight (2×4) 306mm EXTRA rockets; two (2×1) 330mm Delilah missiles or four (2×2) 370mm Predator Hawk tactical ballistic missiles.^[source]PULS (multiple rocket launcher) · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The PULS is also able to carry and launch SkyStriker loitering munitions, which is a unique feature among MLRS systems. The SkyStriker drones have a range over 100 km and 6 drones are packed into a single container according to a video published by Elbit Systems. The drone can engage moving targets unlike the other missiles of the PULS system, but it can also return and land after doing reconnaissance and can be relaunched again.^[source]PULS (multiple rocket launcher) · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Practice missiles with a range between 7–15 km are also available for the PULS system.^[source]PULS (multiple rocket launcher) · Design / Missile options; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Indian Army – Suryastra multi calibre rocket launcher system was ordered in January 2026 at a cost of ₹ 292.69 crore (US$30 million) from NIBE Limited. Ammunition include rockets with a maximum range of 150 km and 300 km and loitering munitions with 100 km range. To be manufactured in India under technology transfer .^[source]PULS (multiple rocket launcher) · Operators / Future operators; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Source measurement

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In July 2025, India-based private company NIBE Limited signed a Technology Collaboration Agreement with Elbit Systems through which the former will manufacture Advanced Universal Rocket Launcher ' Surya ' in India. The weapon system will have a maximum range of 300 km. The technology transfer will cater to both India's domestic market as well as foreign customers.^[source]PULS (multiple rocket launcher) · History / India; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

On 2 January 2026, it was widely reported that the Indian Army has ordered the Suryastra multi calibre rocket launcher system from NIBE Limited under its emergency procurement powers at a cost of ₹ 292.69 crore (US$30 million). The contract includes the supply of Ground Equipment, Accessories, ESP and Ammunition for Universal Rocket Launcher System. The ammunition included will have a maximum range of 150 km and 300 km with a CEP of less than 5 metres. It can also launch loitering munition with a 100 km range. The order will be executed and delivered in tranches within a span of 12 months.^[source]PULS (multiple rocket launcher) · History / India; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

It can be configured to carry a variety of rockets in two sealed pod containers: 36 (2 pods × 18 rockets each) 122mm Grad rockets ; or 26 (2×13) 160mm LAR-160 or ACCULAR rockets; or eight (2×4) 306mm EXTRA rockets; two (2×1) 330mm Delilah missiles or four (2×2) 370mm Predator Hawk tactical ballistic missiles.^[source]PULS (multiple rocket launcher) · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The PULS is also able to carry and launch SkyStriker loitering munitions, which is a unique feature among MLRS systems. The SkyStriker drones have a range over 100 km and 6 drones are packed into a single container according to a video published by Elbit Systems. The drone can engage moving targets unlike the other missiles of the PULS system, but it can also return and land after doing reconnaissance and can be relaunched again.^[source]PULS (multiple rocket launcher) · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Practice missiles with a range between 7–15 km are also available for the PULS system.^[source]PULS (multiple rocket launcher) · Design / Missile options; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Indian Army – Suryastra multi calibre rocket launcher system was ordered in January 2026 at a cost of ₹ 292.69 crore (US$30 million) from NIBE Limited. Ammunition include rockets with a maximum range of 150 km and 300 km and loitering munitions with 100 km range. To be manufactured in India under technology transfer .^[source]PULS (multiple rocket launcher) · Operators / Future operators; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage