In the face of the heavy artillery fire of the Russian army, the Ukrainian military urgently asked for help from the West, and at the same time actively engaged in the battle of the new 220-mm multiple rocket launcher Bureviy "Tempest" to replace the old BM-27. This shocking deployment has attracted attention.
In the fierce fighting in the Donbas region, the Ukrainian army actively sought assistance in the face of the strong firepower of the Russian army, calling on the West to provide more barreled artillery and long-range rocket artillery. At the same time, not to be outdone, Ukraine put its self-developed new ** "Tempest" 220-mm multiple rocket launcher into real combat.
According to social ** reports, the Ukrainian army has recently successfully deployed a new 220mm multiple rocket launcher Bureviy "Tempest" on the front line to cope with the strong pressure of the Russian army. The appearance of this ** has attracted much attention and has become a variable in the battle situation.
On December 27, 2021, the Shepetivka repair plant in Ukraine announced the start of production of the Tempest 220-mm multiple launch rocket system, based on the chassis of the T-815-7 8x8 truck of the Czech company Excalibur Legion. This design, in full accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, is intended to replace the obsolete Soviet-made BM-27 220-mm multiple rocket launchers.
The "Tempest" is based on the 8X8X8 military truck chassis T815-7T3RC1 produced by the Czech company Tatara and is the latest generation of military trucks in the T815 family. The truck is equipped with a double-door armored crew compartment, which provides effective protection against light ** shots, as well as mine protection. According to the ** posted by the "Ukraine ** Tracker" social account, this version seems to also be equipped with a new armored cab to improve the survivability of the crew.
The T815-7T3RC1 is powered by an air-cooled V-shaped four-stroke turbocharged air-cooled direct-injection diesel engine with a manual 14-speed transmission, including semi-automatic shifting, 14-speed forward and 2-speed reverse. The truck has a maximum road speed of 105 kilometers per hour and a maximum cruising range of up to 700 kilometers, providing reliable support for battlefield mobility.
The "Tempest" 220-mm rocket launcher is equipped with a 16-barreled launcher that outwardly resembles the launcher of the Soviet-made BM-27 9P140 "Hurricane" multiple rocket launcher. The firing tubes are arranged in three rows, with the lower two rows having six tubes each and the upper row having four tubes. The rocket launcher is equipped with an advanced digital fire control system, including an information exchange system on the battlefield. This allows the "Tempest" to be integrated into a single reconnaissance and strike system, which significantly reduces the time from target search to destruction, and the entire process can be completed in a matter of minutes when the information ** of the reconnaissance vehicle or UAV is transmitted to the launcher.
For comparison, the BM-27 MLRS launches rockets with a range of 35 to 40 km, while the "Tempest" uses extended-range rockets with a range of up to 35 to 65 km. It is capable of launching a variety of 220mm rockets, including the 9M27F He-Frag (High Fragmentation) and unguided rockets 9M27K loaded with broken ammunition, 9M59 and 9M27K2. Of these, the 9M59 rocket is equipped with a cluster warhead of an anti-tank mine, while the 9M27K2 unguided rocket is designed to remotely set anti-tank minefields, both in front of enemy military equipment on the edge of the attack and in the area where they are concentrated.
According to reports from Ukraine**, there are a total of 16 units of this batch of "Tempest" armored vehicles, which were just delivered in December last year. Taking into account the assembly and commissioning time, these new equipment with high firepower has just been put into service not so long ago.
It is worth noting that although the "Tempest" still uses Soviet-style 220 mm caliber rocket shells, this also poses a potential pitfall. Since Ukraine's defense industry has been hit hard by Russia in the war, the existing ammunition** faces a huge challenge. This means that while the "Tempest" survives under the fire of the Russian army, it may also fall into the predicament of having no bullets to fire.
To sum up, the appearance of Ukraine's new MLRS "Tempest" has added a touch of color to the military landscape in the Donbas region. However, in the face of the harsh realities of war, it is important to be strong, but it is also essential to secure ammunition. This situation has made people pay more attention to whether Ukraine, with international support, can quickly restore its defense industry and ensure the long-term combat readiness of advanced ** such as "Tempest". [Ukraine's new rocket artillery "Tempest" attracts attention: new variables on the battlefield!]】
The appearance of Ukraine's new multiple rocket launcher "Tempest" on the battlefield in the Donbas region has aroused widespread attention and heated discussions. The deployment of this ** not only provides more powerful fire support for the Ukrainian army, but also sets off a deep reflection on the modern arms race and international security in the geopolitical arena.
First of all, from a technical point of view, the "Tempest", as a new generation of 220-mm multiple rocket launchers, demonstrates the technical strength of the Ukrainian defense industry with its advanced design and equipped with a digital fire control system. Using the truck chassis of the Czech company Tytra, the rocket launcher has excellent mobility and protection, making it more adaptable in complex and changing battlefield environments. At the same time, extended-range rockets with a range of up to 65 kilometers give the Tempest a wider strike range, providing new tactical options for the Ukrainian army's defense and counterattack in the Donbas region.
However, the appearance of this ** has also raised some concerns. The article notes that despite the significant technological superiority of the Tempest, its existing ammunition ** faces serious challenges due to the fact that the Ukrainian defense industry was badly destroyed during the war. This is particularly prominent in the international arms race, because if the advanced ** system lacks sufficient ammunition support, it will be difficult to realize its maximum combat potential. This has also raised concerns about international support for Ukraine and the rapid recovery of the defense industry to ensure that advanced ** such as the Tempest can achieve long-term combat readiness in real combat.
In addition, the article mentions the issue of the survivability of the "Tempest" on the battlefield. In the face of the fierce artillery attack of the Russian army, it is necessary not only to consider the first-class firepower output, but also to ensure that the first-class system itself can operate stably in extreme environments. Although the article does not go into detail on this issue, it is an area of concern, as the stability and durability of the system in a war are equally crucial.
In general, the appearance of the new Ukrainian MLRS "Tempest" caused quite a stir at the military-technical and international political levels. It is both an attempt by the Ukrainian army to increase its strength, and it also highlights the intensity and complexity of the international arms race. However, as the "Tempest" enters the battlefield, how to ensure its combat readiness and performance in real combat, as well as the recovery of Ukraine's defense industry with international support, will become a key question for the future.
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