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ADEX 2016 Official Online Show Daily News & Official Web TV 2nd Azerbaijan International Defence Exhibition 27 - 30 September 2016 Baku, Azerbaijan |
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ADEX 2016: BSVT's Polonez MLRS makes first public appearanc in defense show
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The newly-inducted Polonez multiple-launch rocket system made its first public appearance in a defense exhibition during this second edition of Azerbaijan International Defence Exhibition (ADEX). Belarus unveiled the Polonez MLRS system for the first time during the military parade held May 9, 2015 in Minsk. This new MLRS is based on a MZKT-7930 8x8 chassis.
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 The Polonez MLRS showcased for the first time during a defense exhibition |
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The new MLRS were developed by the national defense industry specifically for the Belarusian Army. The chassis for the launch vehicle are being manufactured by the Minsk Wheel Tractor Plant.
The Polonez MLRS uses the A200 301mm high-precision long-range rocket developed and produced by China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT, also known as the "First Academy" of China), part of the Chinese state-owned aerospace company China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC). Belarus became the launch customer for the A200 missile system. The A200 missile has length of 7496 mm and 615 mm with wing stabilizers. The missile weight is 750 kg. The vehicles' maximal travel speed is 70 km/h. The Polonez MLRS can detect target at maximal range of 300 km. The firing accuracy with HEF and HE head |