TOS-1 Buratino

TOS-1 Buratino is a Russian 30-barrel multiple rocket launcher and thermobaric weapon mounted on a T-72 tank chassis. TOS-1 was designed for defeating enemy personnel in fortifications, in open country, and in lightly armoured vehicles and transport. First combat tests took place in Panjshir Valley during the Soviet war in Afghanistan.

The idea of a heavy short-range MLRS to launch rockets equipped with incendiary and thermobaric warheads arose in late 1970s. The combat system consisting of the combat vehicle, rockets, and loading vehicle was developed in early 1980s at KBTM in Omsk and was named TOS-1. It was a secret development for a long time.

The TOS-1 is intended to engage military personnel, equipment, and buildings, including fortified constructions. The combat vehicle acts within the combat order of infantry and tanks. The large mass of the launcher and the need for a high-level of protection (due to the relatively short range of 400..600m to 5000m) helped determine the use of the chassis of the T-72 main battle tank. The reloading vehicle was built on the chassis of a cross-country truck and equipped with a crane for loading/unloading of the launcher.

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Science & Technology

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• tos-1
• buratino
• thermobaric
• heavy
• flamethrower
• system
• russian
• ussr
• military
• army

[Dragonrider202]

Now THIS is proper Soviet firepower!

[MaDarko239]

I really like nickname of this weapon "Buratino" is a russian "Pinokio". :D

[ObssesedNuker]

Given its thermobaric payload, it really should be called the 'Burrito' instead.

[AugmentedB737]

Truly awesome! TOS-1 Buratino Rocks!!!

[lepricoun]

moladzi rebata spasibo

[DanielaFetsch]

hammer....

[mjufpn]

FEFW weeapons!

(fancy expensive firework)