Arbalète Artillery System
Arbalète | |
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Type | Self-propelled multiple rocket launcher |
Place of origin | Montesayette |
Service history | |
In service | 2017–present |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Defense Industry Corporation of Montesayette |
Produced | 2017–present |
No. built | >70 |
Specifications | |
Mass | 38.0 tonnes (83,776 lb) |
Length | 11 m (36 ft 1 in) |
Width | 2.95 m (9 ft 8 in) |
Height | 3.45 m (11 ft 4 in) |
Crew | 4 |
Traverse | 360° |
Effective firing range | UFM(L): 70 km (44 mi) |
Maximum firing range | Percuteur: 285 km (177 mi) |
Sights | Computerized FCS w/ C4I2 battle management software |
The Arbalète Artillery System, also known as the Arbalète LRM17, is a self-propelled multiple rocket launcher developed in 2017 for the Montesayettean Army. It features a primary element consisting of a pod containing twelve UFM(L) 262 mm rockets or four Percuteur 400 mm tactical ballistic missiles. These are mounted on an adapted 8×8 chassis, originally from an all-terrain articulated hauler. The crew and engine compartments are armored, while the cab is equipped with bullet- and fragmentation-resistant windows. Notably, the system's modular design allows for the integration of a lightweight, remote-controlled weapon station atop the crew compartment. Additionally, the Arbalète system includes an ammunition replenishment vehicle and a Milos support vehicle.