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Bob Adams from Amanzimtoti, South Africa · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Resized · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source ↗ · Modified
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Length
Single source8.53 m (28 ft 0 in)[source]
RM-51 multiple rocket launcher · Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Bateleur FV2 | RM-51 |
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| Type | Multiple rocket launcher[source] | Self-propelled multiple rocket launcher[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher |
| Place of origin | South Africa[source] | Czechoslovakia[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher |
| In service | 1979–present[source] | 1956–late 1990s[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher |
| Used by | South African National Defence Force[source] |
7 m (23 ft 0 in)[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher
Maximum; road
Single source90 km/h (56 mph) (road)[source]
Maximum; RM-51 multiple rocket launcher · Cross-country
Single sourceMaximum; RM-51 multiple rocket launcher · road
Single source40 km/h (25 mph) (road) 10 km/h (6.2 mph) (cross-country)[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher
V10 diesel
Single sourceV10 diesel 268hp[source]
Caliber
Single source127 mm (5 in)[source]
RM-51 multiple rocket launcher · Diameter
Single sourceRM-51 multiple rocket launcher · Length Weight: 24.2 kg (53 lb)
Single sourceDiameter: 130 mm (5.1 in) Length: .8 m (2 ft 7 in) Weight: 24.2 kg (53 lb)[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher
RM-51 multiple rocket launcher · Muzzle velocity
Single source420 m/s (1,400 ft/s)[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
See users[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher |
| Designer | Denel , Somchem[source] | Škoda, Zbrojovka Brno and VTÚ[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher |
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| Cartridge | HE-Fragmentation: 2.68 m (8 ft 10 in)[source] | — |
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| Barrels | 40[source] | 32 (4 rows)[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher |
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| Rate of fire | 1 per sec[source] | 32 rockets in 12.4 seconds (2 min. reloading time)[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher |
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| Transmission | ZF 56-65 Synchromesh[source] | — |
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| Suspension | Kwêvoël 100 10-ton 6x6 truck[source] | 6×6 wheeled[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher |
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| Designed | — | 1949–1956[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher |
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| Manufacturer | — | Škoda[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher |
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| Variants | — | vz. 51, M-51, R-2[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher |
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| Elevation | — | +50°/0°[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher |
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| Traverse | — | 240° (120° left/right)[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher |
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| Main armament | — | ORNNG missiles with NZ-60V warhead[source]RM-51 multiple rocket launcher |
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