BM-21UM "Berest" - a Ukrainian 122 mm Multiple rocket launcher. The system is based on the KrAZ-5401 cargo chassis and the modernized BM-21 Grad launcher. Instead of 40 missiles in the Grad launcher, Berest launcher has 50 missiles.

"Brest" at the exhibition "Weapons and Security-2018"

History

The BM-21UM Berest system was presented for the first time at the Weapons and Security 2018 exhibition, which took place on October 9–12 in Kyiv. "Berest" is a deep modernization of BM-21 Grad, and is designed to replace it.[1][2]

"Berest" was made by Shepetivka repair plant for its own working capital.[2]

See also

References

  1. "БМ-21 УМ "БЕРЕСТ" - НОВА БОЙОВА МАШИНА НА БАЗІ КРАЗУ". defence-ua.com. Retrieved 2019-02-06.
  2. 1 2 "Смертоносна РСЗВ: Що таке "Берест", який може витіснити "Град" і "Вербу" у ЗСУ". www.depo.ua. Retrieved 2019-02-06.
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