MLRS Vilkha BM V1.0

MLRS Vilkha BM V1.0

System identity
The Vilkha (Ukrainian: Вільха, “alder”) is a heavy 300 mm MLRS developed by the Kyiv Design Bureau Luch. It is based on the BM-30 Smerch, but incorporates guided missiles, correction micromotors and an automated fire-control system. It entered service in 2018 and has been actively used in the war in Ukraine.

Main variants
Vilkha (standard)
Caliber: 300 mm
Range: ~70 km
CEP: ~10 m (highly accurate)
Warhead: 250 kg
Missiles per launch: 12
Launch time: 12 missiles in 45 s
Guidance: INS + GPS-assisted + correction micromotors
Vilkha-M (modernized BM-30)
Caliber: 300 mm
Range: 130 km (exceeds HIMARS GMLRS)
CEP: ~30 m
Warhead: 170 kg
Chassis: KrAZ-7634 8×8
Production: since 2019
Confirmed combat use: since May 2022

Vehicle design and features
Weight: ~33 tonnes
Crew: 4
Engine: YaMZ-7511.10 turbo diesel
Speed: up to 100 km/h
Configuration: 8×8
Stabilization: two hydraulic outriggers
Firing capability: single shot or salvo fire

Combat capabilities
Destruction of infantry, armored vehicles, artillery batteries, command posts and ammunition depots.
High accuracy thanks to micromotors and aerodynamic fins that deploy during the final phase.
Minimal time in the firing position thanks to the automated control system.