TOS-2
| TOS-2 | |
|---|---|
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine[1] | |
| Production history | |
| Designer | NPO Splav |
| Designed | 2016 |
| Produced | 2021 |
| Variants | TOS-2 |
| Specifications | |
| Shell | 18 MLRS |
| Caliber | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
The TOS-2 (Tosochka) (Russian: тяжёлая огнемётная система [ТОС-2], romanized: Tyazhyelaya ognemyotnaya sistema [TOS-2], Heavy Flamethrower System) is a Russian multiple rocket launcher capable of using thermobaric warheads, mounted on a 3-axle truck chassis. TOS-2 was designed to attack enemy fortified positions and lightly armoured vehicles and transports, in open terrain in particular.
History
On 12 January 2018, it was announced that NPO Splav was working on a prototype of a next generation TOS-1 system for preliminary tests. The system with improved tactical and technical characteristics will be made on a wheeled chassis.[2]
The new TOS-2 (Tosochka) system was first unveiled during the 2020 Moscow Victory Day Parade,[3] and further showcased during the Kavkaz-2020 drills in September 2020. It is equipped with a more powerful TBS-M3 rocket and its own crane. It has also an increased range and is protected from precision weapons.[4][5] The system uses the 6x6 Ural-63706-0120 all-terrain vehicle instead of the tracked armored chassis of the TOS-1A.[3]
The TOS-2 entered service with the Central Military District on 6 January 2021.[6]
In late May 2022,
Munitions
- The MO.1.01.04 (Russian: неуправляемый реактивный снаряд) are 3.3 m (10 ft 10 in) long and weigh 173 kg (381 lb).[8] The original rocket for the TOS-1A had a range of only 2,700 m (8,900 ft). Modernized systems with active protection, new engine and launchers and other improvements were delivered in early 2018.[9][10]
- The MO.1.01.04M rocket is 3.7 m (12 ft 2 in) long and weighs 217 kg (478 lb).[11] This version extends the range to 6,000 m (20,000 ft). The system was modernized in 2016.[12]
- The M0.1.01.04M2 rocket was upgraded in March 2020 to a heavier thermobaric warhead and better 10km range, to operate outside the range of modern ATGMs.[11]
References
- ^ https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2023/1017/093075869/detail.shtml
- ^ "Опытный образец тяжелой огнеметной системы нового поколения создается в России". TASS (in Russian).
- ^ a b c "Russia deploys in Ukraine its new TOS-2 thermobaric rocket launcher system". armyrecognition.com. 28 May 2022.
- ^ "New Russian military equipment used during 'Kavkaz 2020' exercise". janes.com.
- ^ "Russian military use newest TOS-2 heavy flamethrower for the first time". TASS.
- ^ "В войска ЦВО поступили новые тяжелые огнеметные системы "Тосочка"". 6 January 2021.
- ^ @EjShahid (October 17, 2023). "Росіяни демонструють перші кадри роботи ТОС-2 "Тосочка" в населеному пункті Кремінна, Луганська область. Location: Kreminna, Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine 49.038123, 38.185804 @GeoConfirmed @UAControlMap Source: https://t.me/rian_ru/218519" (Tweet). Retrieved 18 January 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ "TOS-1A Solntsepyok". WEAPONSYSTEMS.NET. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ "ЦАМТО / Новости / На вооружение полка РХБ защиты ЗВО поступили модернизированные тяжелые огнеметные системы ТОС-1А "Солнцепек"". www.armstrade.org. Archived from the original on 2018-04-01. Retrieved 2018-03-31.
- ^ "ЦАМТО / Новости / В ЮВО поступили модернизированные тяжелые огнеметные системы ТОС-1А "Буратино"". www.armstrade.org. Archived from the original on 2018-04-11. Retrieved 2018-04-11.
- ^ a b "M0.1.01.04M". deagel.com.
- ^ "Russian defense contractor puts new types of armament into production this year". TASS. Archived from the original on 2016-12-23. Retrieved 2016-12-23.