Ukrainian Armed Forces destroy TOS-1A – the most powerful non-nuclear Russian weapon
The Ukrainian Armed Forces managed to destroy another TOS-1A system. It was hit in Zaporizhzhia region.
The TOS-1A heavy flamethrower system, according to Russian media, is the most powerful non-nuclear weapon in the Russian army. According to documented data, the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed six TOS-1A units. Several systems were captured.
TOS-1A uses thermobaric shells of 220 mm caliber. The maximum launch range is 6000 meters. The flamethrower system can hit an area of up to 40,000 square meters.
The launcher is mounted on a BM-1 tracked chassis. The combat vehicle is equipped with a V-12 diesel engine that can reach speeds of up to 65 km/h. The range is 550 km.
#Ukraine: The SBU “Alpha” SSO hit a Russian TOS-1A thermobaric multiple rocket launcher with an improved FPV loitering munition, shortly after it fired.
Unfortunately, the extent of the damage is unclear. pic.twitter.com/7dDwAVxAk6
– 🇺🇦 Ukraine Weapons Tracker (@UAWeapons) March 8, 2023
The system also includes TZM-T. This is a transport and loading vehicle built on the basis of the T-72A main battle tank. Earlier, the Armed Forces of Ukraine managed to capture several units of such equipment.
