This will further
increase the Army's firepower and standoff capability
for effective engagement, Vlasov said.
Tornados
are superior to Grads in their effectiveness, automated
control, aiming and satellite navigation systems, Vlasov
said, without disclosing any technical details.
The
Grad truck-mounted system featuring 122-mm rockets with
a range of 30-40 km was developed in 1962 and has been
in service since 1964.
A
Tornado MRLS vehicle can carry up to twelve 300-mm rockets
with an effective range of up to 90 kilometers.
