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T-122

Artillery Systemconfirmed

T-122

The T-122 Sakarya is a Turkish-made multiple rocket launcher system developed by Roketsan. It is designed to provide indirect fire support against high-value targets and area targets.

Specifications

TypeArtillery System
OriginTurkey
ManufacturerRoketsan
Introduced1997
StatusIn service
Speed80 km/h
Range40 km
Crew3
Weight22 t

History

Developed in the mid-1990s to modernize Turkey's tactical artillery capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign military imports, the T-122 was designed to utilize standard 122mm rockets with enhanced range and precision. The system officially entered service with the Turkish Land Forces in 1997, featuring a state-of-the-art computerized fire control system that drastically reduced preparation and firing times. It has seen active combat during Turkish cross-border operations in northern Syria and Iraq, and was also exported to Azerbaijan, where it was deployed during the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh War. Today, the T-122 remains a vital component of Turkey's rocket artillery inventory and serves as a successful export product, paving the way for Turkey's modern missile development programs.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Turkey36+confirmed

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