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FROG-7

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Image:Luna m frog 7 hameenlinna 1.jpg Image:Luna m frog 7 hameenlinna 2.jpg Image:Luna m frog 7 hameenlinna 3.jpg Image:Luna m frog 7 hameenlinna 4.jpg The FROG-7 is the final version of the FROG family of unguided, spin-stabilized, short-range artillery rockets. The name “FROG” comes from then NATO designation of Free-Rocket-Over-Ground. The FROG-7 missiles were mounted on the ZIL-135 8x8 army truck. The FROG-7 (A or B model) has a range up to 70km and a CEP (circular error of probability) between 500m and 700m. The road mobile rocket has a 550 kg warhead and is capable of delivering high explosive, nuclear, or chemical warheads. The FROG-7 was first introduced in 1965. The FROG-7 was extensively deployed throughout the many Soviet satellite states. The rocket has been extensively exported and is now in the possession of a large number of countries.

[edit] Specifications

  • Length: 30 feet (7A)
  • Diameter: 1.8 feet
  • Weight: 2.5-2.8 tons
  • Range: 70,000 meters
  • Warhead: high explosive, chemical, nuclear-capable

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Soviet and post-Soviet armoured fighting vehicles after World War II
List of armoured fighting vehicles by country
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