Photos and videos of the combat operation of the latest Ukrainian-developed Burevyi MLRS keep appearing more often these days.
The fact that there are no accurate data on the number of Bureviy MLRS in the formation of the reactive artillery of the Armed Forces of Ukraine adds a special intrigue. And for the first time such systems appeared in public only in June 2022. Therefore, Defense Express has a good reason to once again talk about the peculiarities of the Ukrainian 220mm Bureviy MLRS, relying on the relevant publication from ArmyInform.
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At first glance, the Bureviy system is simply an upgraded version of the Soviet Uragan multiple launch rocket system, transferred to the latest Tatra T815-7 chassis. But Bureviy has its fundamental differences.
First of all, there is a possibility to directly receive targeting instructions for firing from UAVs. Also, the operator of the MLRS does not need to leave the car's cabin to aim at the target. And most importantly, there is an option to use two types of projectiles at once, Soviet projectiles with a firing range of up to 35 km and Typhoon-2 projectiles from Pivdenne Design Office with a firing range of up to 65 km.
However, both the Soviet Uragan and Ukraine’s Bureviy have one significant drawback that does not allow intensive firing: these MLRS do not have the option of automatic reloading of rocket projectiles. Unlike the same M142 HIMARS, in which reloading takes about 5-10 minutes.
Obviously, such a point should be taken into account for the development of future missile weapons systems for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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