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Draconon — M79 'Tiger' Multiple Launch Rocket System
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Description
Weight: 22.5 Tons
Length: 23 Feet
Width: 10 Feet
Height: 8.5 Feet
Crew: 3 - Commander, Gunner, Driver
Main Armament: 12x230mm rockets
Engine: Skyworks D700 Diesel engine developing 500 hp
Suspension: Torsion bar
Range: 400 miles
Road Speed: 40 mph
Off-road Speed: 35 mph
The M-79 "Tiger" started as a experimental artillery system that evolved into a highly successful and effective weapon after entering service in 1982. The 12 rockets are split up into two 6-tube boxes that are easy to reload. Several types of rockets can be launched from this vehicle, including conventional explosives, nuclear warheads, chemical weapons.
