Ukraine tests upgraded Vilkha-M MLRS

"State Kyiv Design Bureau "Luch", which is part of Ukroboronprom, together with Ukraine's military are conducting state tests of the Vilkha-M multiple launch rocket system at a landfill in Odesa region.

  

The rocket system was developed in close cooperation of the enterprises of the State Concern and Ukraine's private defense enterprises.

"Vilkha-M" is a modernization of the "Vilkha" MLRS, which was adopted into service by the Armed Forces in 2018, currently being serially produced. Modernization of the launch system is aimed at increasing the flight range and hit precision. Thus, upgraded 300 mm missiles hit ground targets at a distance of over 100 kilometers.

Tactical and technical characteristics of missiles, guidance systems and flight range were being checked during the tests. The work of MLRS and the results of the range practice on many parameters shall be evaluated by experts of the state committee. On the basis of the collected data, the commission will develop proposals to the Armed Forces of Ukraine to adopt this model in service.

Vilkha-M hit a target of 110 km with a deviation of 15 m (VIDEO)

During the next tests of the Ukrainian 300mm R624M "Vilkha-M" missile with a maximum range of more than 100 km, showed the video of the hitting missile at a target.

The tests were held on April 25 at the Alibay State Testing Area in Odesa Oblast in preparation for the state tests. The missile hit a target at a range of approximately 110 km with a deviation of 15 meters.

Vilkha-M is a project of creation of high-precision 300 mm jet ammunition with a maximum range of more than 100 km, which are produced by the enterprises of the defense-industrial complex of Ukraine in a closed cycle. The Vilkha-M is a modification of the Vilkha MLRS, which is already in service with the Ukrainian army. If for ordinary Vilkha firing range is 70 km, for Vilkha-M – 120 km.

Since 2015, three variants of missiles have been developed under the theme "Vilkha": "Vilkha-R" - an old extended-life 9M55 missile for a MLRS 9K58 "Smerch", R624 "Vilkha" - a missile in the 9M55 case with a new solid propellant engine, correction system based on GPS and inertial navigation system, additional gas-dynamic engines and R624M "Vilkha-M" - a completely new rocket - new hull, engine similar to the "Vilkha" adjustment system and gas-dynamic engines.

In connection with the entry of the Vilkha system in service to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the 107th Reactive Artillery Regiment in 2019 was reorganized into a brigade.

Via Ukrmilitary.com