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9K52 Luna-M

Artillery Systemconfirmed

9K52 Luna-M

The 9K52 Luna-M is a Soviet short-range artillery rocket system which fires unguided and spin-stabilized 9M21 rockets. It was originally developed in the 1960s to provide divisional artillery support using tactical nuclear weapons but gradually modified for conventional use. The 9K52 was succeeded by the OTR-21 Tochka.

Specifications

TypeArtillery System
OriginSoviet Union
StatusIn service
Weight2.5 t
Length9.4 m
Range65 km
Crew4

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Egypt33confirmed

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