Cost-effectiveness criterion for optimal firing at surface targets by MLRS unguided rockets with ballistic aerodynamic brakes

Abstract

A problem of selecting an artillery target while firing from a multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) is not considered frequently in literature. A solution to that problem involves a good agreement among many elements such as shooting dispersion law of distribution, destruction target laws, dimensions of target, and the rate of fire. In this paper, the problem is discussed only for a 128 mm multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) M77, known as 'OGANJ', with an unguided wrap around low-spin stabilized rockets with deflectors - aerodynamic brakes for ballistic trajectory control. The paper considered the advantages and disadvantages of the brakes in live fire using the proximity artillery service methodology.

Keywords

• unguided rocket
• artillery
• aerodynamic brakes
• MLRS
• firing
• firing errors
• surface target