GRADLAR
A Solution BM-21 & Other GRAD Users
 



 
 
 
 
 

GRADLAR is an economical upgrade package for users of the 122mm, or BM-21 GRAD systems. It integrates the existing truck and main mechanical/hydraulic elements of the customer with major components and technology of the LAR. The system can launch either LAR or GRAD rockets to ranges up to 45 km, firing cluster payloads with the improved dispersion and area coverage of IMI's dual purpose bomblets.
 
LAROM 
 
 
The Romanian Army has contracted Aerostar SA of Bacau to upgrade 18 of its 40 APRA 122mm FMC multiple-rocket launcher (MRL) fire units to a new configuration called LAROM, with a view to upgrading all 160 systems in its inventory with it.

The upgrade allows the use of LAR-160mm rockets as well as the current 122mm Russian-designed rockets. The new 160mm rocket doubles the range to 41km and, according to Aerostar, offers superior firepower against personnel, vehicles and shelters. Other enhancements include a modern automated fire-control system and the option for guided rockets. Aerostar say 
 
TAM VCLC
 

 
The TAM VCLC is fitted with the CAL-160 (Lit; Cohete de Artillería Ligero de 160 mm) which can be fitted with either two LAR-160 containers (18 x 160 mm rockets) or four LAR-350 single container. Only a prototype was produced. 

In the mid 1980's TAMSE produced two new versions of TAM, the MRLS TAM VCLC and the recovery TAM VCRT. The ambulance TAM VCA was abandoned because of the high cost and the cheap options (M-9 Halftrack and M-113) were used instead. The VCLC was developed with israeli assistance and fitted with LAR-160 rocket launcher system. The VCLC fired the CAL-160 rocket (Cohete de Artillería Ligero de 160 mm) and the CAM-350 (Cohete de Artillería Mediano de 350 mm), both local versions of israelís LAR-160 and MAR-350 rocket. The CAL-160 used two 18 rocket containers, and the CAM-350 used four single rocket container. 

In late 90s Argentinian Army tested ERA for the TAM VC, the ERA was of russian and israeli origin, but never entered service due to logistical problems from both suppliers (Russia and Israel).