MLRS
ROKETSAN TRG-300 Kaplan
The TRG-300 Kaplan is a Turkish 300 mm guided artillery rocket made by Roketsan, derived from the T-300 Kasırga. It carries a 190 kg warhead with GPS/INS guidance and reaches 70 km, or about 120 km in the extended-range version.
Türkiye|RoketsanOverview
Roketsan developed the TRG-300 Kaplan from the T-300 Kasırga for the Turkish Land Forces. The 300 mm rocket is about 4.4 m long, weighs roughly 1,050 kg and carries a 190 kg warhead. GPS/INS guidance gives a circular error probable of about 10 m, as commonly cited. Standard range is 70 km, while the extended-range TRG-300 Tiger reaches about 120 km. Kaplan means tiger in Turkish.
The rocket is fired from the four-tube T-300 Kasırga launcher on a MAN 8×8 truck, with an Aselsan ZAHA command post vehicle for fire control. Türkiye is the main operator, and Azerbaijan is reported as a user. The system sits between the 122 mm T-122 Sakarya and the Tayfun ballistic missile, which was unveiled in 2022 with a claimed range of about 560 km. No Arab operator is confirmed, although interest from Gulf states has been reported.
Key Specifications
Variants
The T-300 Kasırga is the original Turkish 300 mm rocket and four-tube launcher on which the Kaplan is based.
The TRG-300 Kaplan is the guided 300 mm rocket for the Turkish Land Forces with a 70 km range.
The TRG-300 Tiger is the extended-range version reaching about 120 km.
Operators
Türkiye
AzerbaijanFrequently Asked Questions
What is the range of the TRG-300 Kaplan?
The TRG-300 Kaplan has a standard range of 70 km. The extended-range TRG-300 Tiger reaches about 120 km.
How many rockets does the TRG-300 launcher carry?
The TRG-300 launcher carries four 300 mm rockets. It is mounted on a MAN 8×8 truck as the T-300 Kasırga.
Which countries use the TRG-300?
Türkiye is the main operator of the TRG-300, with the Land Forces Command. Azerbaijan is reported as a user.
TRG-300 vs HIMARS: which is better?
The TRG-300 and HIMARS differ in size and range. The TRG-300 fires a guided 300 mm rocket to 70 to 120 km from four tubes, while HIMARS carries six rockets or one ATACMS missile with longer-range options.
Is there an Arab country that has the TRG-300?
No Arab operator of the TRG-300 is confirmed. Interest from Gulf states has been reported.
What is the warhead of the TRG-300?
The TRG-300 has a 190 kg warhead and GPS/INS guidance with a circular error probable of about 10 m, as commonly cited. The rocket weighs roughly 1,050 kg.