April 12 2012
The Russian military says it has tested a new thermobaric rocket for its TOS-1 Buratino and TOS-1A Soltsepek multiple launch rocket systems, RIA Novosti reports.
The tests took place at Prudboi in the Southern Military District, according to Izvestia.
The new missile can engage targets at a range of up to six km (3.7 miles), has a 200-pound warhead and uses a new thermobaric mixture, said officials.
According to the government, the TOS-1 Buratino multiple rocket launching...
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