The UAE is preparing itself to the Iranian threat

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The UAE is getting ready to face the Iranian threat. Jobaria Defense Systems MCL has unveiled its Multiple Cradle 122mm Rocket launcher system .

The JDS Multiple Cradle Launcher (MCL) is a 6×6 Oshksoh tractor truck with semi-trailer armed with four power-operated rocket launchers. Each rocket launcher has three blocks of 20 122 mm rockets.

The complete system consists of an Oshkosh Defense 6×6 Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) that tows a 10-wheel semi-trailer with four 122mm rocket launchers. The HET is fitted with a protected cab, an air conditioning system and a central tyre inflation system.

Mounted on the semi-trailer are four power operated rocket launchers. Each of these has three pods of 20 122mm launcher tubes.

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Prior to launching the rockets, 10 stabilizers are extended by remote control on the semi-trailer, which is provided with an auxiliary power unit that allows the complete system to be run with the HET engine switched off. A computerized fire control system is fitted for increased accuracy and the operator can select one pod of 122mm rockets or a number of pods, depending on the type of target to be engaged. Accuracy is further enhanced by the installation of a global positioning/inertial navigation system, with each rocket launcher cradle provided with its own inertial navigation unit.

The system can fire Roketsan 122mm TR-122 rockets fitted with a high explosive (HE) warhead activated by a point detonating fuze or Roketsan TRB-122 rockets fitted with HE steel ball warhead activated by a proximity fuze. The maximum range is being quoted as 40km, with a minimum range of 16km.

Once the rockets have been launched, the system would normally redeploy to another position where new pods of rockets would be rapidly loaded using the on-board crane of the dedicated support vehicle.

It is operated by a crew of three: commander, navigator and driver and can be operated in an autonomous mode or integrated in an overall higher-level artillery fire control system.

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