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Latest revision as of 08:46, 19 August 2023
Rocket artillery
Lynx is a multiple rocket launcher developed and manufactured by Israel Military Industries (IMI) and used by Israel Defense Forces and other countries.[1]
It can be configured to carry a variety of rockets in two sealed pod containers: 40 (2 pods x 20 rockets each) 122mm Grad rockets; or 26 (2×13) 160mm LAR-160 or ACCULAR rockets; or eight (2×4) 306mm EXTRA rockets; two (2×1) 330mm Delilah missiles or four (2×2) 370mm Predator Hawk tactical ballistic missiles.[1]
After the acquisition of Israel Military Industries by Elbit Systems in 2018, an upgraded and modernized version of the Lynx was developed, called the PULS (Precise & Universal Launching System).[2]
The Defense Technology Institute (DTI) of Thailand is partnering with Elbit Systems to develop a Thai version of the PULS called D-11A.[3]
In January 2023 Denmark announced it is negotiating the acquisition of 8 PULS systems for Royal Danish Army.[4]
In March 2023, the Dutch Ministry of Defence announced that it would acquire 20 PULS systems for the Royal Netherlands Army with the first systems to be delivered in the same year.[5][6]The contract worth 305 million dollars was signed on May 18.[7]
On 5 May 2023, it is reported that Spain was evaluating K239 Chunmoo, Astros II and PULS systems, but no decision regarding a potential order of one of these systems had been made.[8]
Missile options of the PULS[9][10][edit]
| Rocket / Missile | Diameter | Weight | Quantity | Guidance | Max. Range | Accuracy | Warhead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRAD | 122 mm | 66 kg | 18 pcs / Pod
32 pcs / vehicle |
none | 40 km | n.a. | 20 kg |
| LAR160 | 160 mm | 110 kg | 13 pcs / Pod
26 pcs / vehicle |
none | 45 km | n.a. | 46 kg |
| Accular 122 | 122 mm | 72 kg | 18 pcs / Pod
32 pcs / vehicle |
GPS/INS | 35 km | 10 m CEP | 20 kg |
| Accular 160 | 160 mm | n.a. | 13 pcs / Pod
26 pcs / vehicle |
GPS/INS | 40 km | 10 m CEP | 35 kg |
| EXTRA | 306 mm | 570 kg | 4 pcs / Pod
8 pcs / vehicle |
GPS/INS | 150 km | 10 m CEP | 120 kg |
| Delilah | 330 mm | 187 kg | 2 pcs / Pod
4 pcs / vehicle |
CCD/IR and GPS/INS | 250 km | 1 m CEP | 30 kg |
| Predator Hawk | 370 mm | 800 kg | 2 pcs / Pod
4 pcs / vehicle |
GPS/INS | 300 km | 10 m CEP | 160 kg |
Operators[edit]
Future operators[edit]
- Royal Netherlands Army – 20 PULS MLRS on order on Scania Gryphus chassis with armored cabins. Contract worth 305 million dollars was signed on May 18, 2023, 4 vehicles to be delivered in 2023.[14]
Potential operators[edit]
- Spanish Army – Spain is currently evaluating K239 Chunmoo, Astros II and PULS systems, but the decision regarding a potential order of one of these systems has not been made.[8] In October 2022 Escribano, Expal and Elbit partnered to manufacture the system in Spain.[15]
- German Army – Elbit & KMW announced a joint development of EURO-PULS.[16]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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