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ROKETSAN T-122 Sakarya
The T-122 Sakarya is a Turkish 122 mm multiple rocket launcher developed by Roketsan and MKE, in service since the late 1990s. It carries 40 tubes on a MAN 8×8 truck with a range of 20 to 40 km, and Azerbaijan is the main export user.
Türkiye|Roketsan & MKEWhat Is the ROKETSAN T-122 Sakarya? Overview, History and Development
The T-122 Sakarya was developed by Roketsan and MKE, with rockets from Roketsan and MKEK, and a prototype was built in 1995. It entered Turkish service in the late 1990s. Two hydraulically traversable pods hold 40 tubes on a MAN 8×8 heavy truck, with a crew of 5, a weight of about 22 t and a road speed of about 75 km/h. A full salvo takes roughly 40 to 80 seconds depending on configuration and covers about 500 by 500 m.
Range is about 36 km at sea level and up to 40 km at altitude, as commonly cited. Turkish Land Forces operate more than 140 launchers (reported). Azerbaijan is an export user, and reports also mention Ukraine and Libya in limited numbers, which are not independently verified. Roketsan later developed the T-300 Kasirga, T-122 and TRG-122 variants and the TRG-230 and TRLG-230 for longer ranges. Rivals include the BM-21 Grad, RM-70, WM-80 and RM-70 Vampire. It is often called the Turkish Grad because of its similar caliber.
ROKETSAN T-122 Sakarya Specifications: Weight, Armament, Armor and Mobility
ROKETSAN T-122 Sakarya Variants and Versions Compared
T-122 is the base 122 mm Turkish multiple rocket launcher system.
T-122 Sakarya is the 40-tube production version in service with the Turkish Land Forces.
T-122 Sakarya (MAN 8×8) describes the system on the MAN 8×8 heavy truck chassis.
Which Countries Use the ROKETSAN T-122 Sakarya? Operators and Users
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AzerbaijanROKETSAN T-122 Sakarya FAQ: Price, Range, Operators and Most Asked Questions
What is the range of the T-122 Sakarya?
The T-122 Sakarya has a range of about 36 km at sea level and up to 40 km at high altitude, as commonly cited. It fires 122 mm rockets from 40 tubes.
How many T-122 Sakarya does Türkiye have?
Türkiye operates more than 140 T-122 Sakarya launchers, according to reports. Turkish Land Forces have used the system since the late 1990s.
Which countries use the T-122 Sakarya?
The T-122 Sakarya is used by Türkiye and Azerbaijan. Reports also list Ukraine and Libya in limited numbers, but these are not independently verified.
Is the T-122 Sakarya the Turkish Grad?
Yes, the T-122 Sakarya is often called the Turkish Grad, as it uses a similar 122 mm caliber. It carries 40 tubes, compared with the 40 tubes of the BM-21 Grad, on a MAN 8×8 truck.
Who makes the T-122 Sakarya?
The T-122 Sakarya was developed by Roketsan and MKE in Türkiye. Roketsan and MKEK produce the rockets, and the launcher sits on a MAN 8×8 heavy truck.
What replaced or followed the T-122 Sakarya?
The T-122 Sakarya was followed by Roketsan’s T-300 Kasirga and the TRG-230 and TRLG-230 for longer ranges. The T-122 remains in service.