CP-30
Notes:
The CP-30 was designed to replace the Pampero in Argentine service,
though the possible use of so many Pamperos in active service would seems to
indicate that they were not able to acquire them in the numbers hoped for.
Though the CP-30 was scheduled to be replaced by the VCLC by now, the
VCLC program is lagging badly and replacements beyond a few may never occur.
The CP-30 is
mounted on a larger VLRA ACMAT 6x6 chassis, with an output of 180 horsepower,
joined with an automatic transmission, and an enlarged, armored cab that
contains all the fire controls. One
of the hallmarks of the CP-20 is it’s flexibility – it can fire the same 105mm
rockets of the Pampero, 122mm Grad rockets, or more powerful 127mm rockets, in
single-shot or ripples of 4, 8, 12, or a full salvo. (Figures below are for
127mm rockets.) Like the Pampero,
the CP-30’s MRL is able to be mounted on a 4x4 trailer, though a bigger trailer
is needed. The firing capabilities are similar to those of the Pampero,
including its construction of largely aluminum tubing; the tubes, however,
support light sheet steel armor for the rocket pack.
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
$108,692 |
D, A |
400 kg |
14 tons |
3 |
12 |
Headlights |
Open |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
113/57 |
39/16 |
420 |
66 |
Stnd |
W(3) |
TF2 TS2
TR2 HF2
HS2 HR2* |
Fire Control |
Stabilization |
Armament |
Ammunition |
+1 |
None |
16-Round 105mm or 16-Round 122mm or 16x127mm MRL |
16x105mm or 16x122mm or 16x127mm Rockets |
*AVs are only for the cab and the rocket pack.
The rest of the vehicle is AV1.
CITEFA Pampero
Notes:
Known officially as the SLAM (Sistema Lanzacohetes de Artillia Multiple),
this is an older design based on the CP-30, and firing its 105mm rockets.
Argentine multiple rocket launcher, still used by Argentine forces.
It was developed by CITEFA in 1980-83, but subsequently manufactured by
DGFM. Some sources say only five Pamperos were actually built; one was a
prototype and four were actually used on active duty. Yet others state that some
40 were built and are still being used. (The prototype is now on display in a
museum in Rosario in Argentina.) It is still seen regularly in parades,
sometimes in numbers larger than four, though mockups have also been used in
parades. As the improved CP-30 has been production for a while, it is unlikely
that any new Pampero production has been taken for a while. Stabilizers are
lowered at the corners of the vehicle before firing.
It is otherwise a standard MRL.
Though normally mounted on its Unimog base, it has been seen on other
chassis, including a four-wheel trailer.
It is mounted on
the chassis of a Unimog 416 truck, with 68 horsepower.
The sixteen 105-millimeter rockets can be launched in 7.5 seconds.
Loading is manual, but usually assisted by a truck with a crane on it (though
the module is not actually very heavy; and four troops can reload it in 10
seconds). Construction is largely of aluminum, and mostly of aluminum tubing and
wire – similar to thick chicken wire. Rockets are loaded in two rows of eight,
and the unit may be depressed to level or elevated to 52 degrees, or 52 degrees
to either side. (Though capable of direct fire, no antiarmor rounds have been
devised for the Pampero.) Firing
controls are found in an extended cab, though there are also handwheels on the
pedestal to fine-tune elevation and deflection.
If desired, one shot may be fired at a time.
These rockets
may also be fired from a Yaguarte rocket pod, which is a heavy 4 or 6-round
rocket pod carries on Argentine light attack aircraft and helicopters.
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
$76,698 |
D, A |
400 kg |
6.49 tons |
3 |
5 |
Headlights |
Open |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
98/50 |
27/14 |
160 |
24 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF1 HS1
HR1 |
Fire Control |
Stabilization |
Armament |
Ammunition |
+1 |
None |
16-Round 105mm Multiple Rocket Launcher |
16x105mm Rockets |
TAMSE VCLC
Notes:
This Argentine multiple rocket launcher is mounted on a modified TAM
light tank chassis. In this role
the VCLC is topped with a 1-man turret mounting twin 18-round 160mm rocket
launchers or eight-round 350mm rocket launchers.
The rockets are based on the Israeli LAR-160 Mk I and MAR-350. In the
front of the turret is a commander's hatch with a machinegun mount. The vehicle
is usually followed by a number of M-809 5-ton trucks with extra rocket pods,
each of which has a crane for reloading.
The other vehicle accompanying is a truck with a ranging radar.
The VCLC was unfortunately the victim of the budget crisis in Argentina
and was never built in quantity; in fact, the CAM version was not built beyond a
few examples.
The gunner for
the rockets is in a turret compartment in between the rocket launchers.
The rocket packs are interchangeable.
The rocket launcher turret can be rotated 270 degrees from the rear, and
depressed to -2 degrees and elevated to 60 degrees. The driver is in the front
left like on the TAM, while the commander is in the missile of the vehicle, and
is armed with a light machinegun. Other upgrades include an artillery rocket
computer, a computer for direct fire shots, and night vision for the
crewmembers. A transponder is
provided to help the commander find his way, usually by homing in on a friendly
signal.
Twilight 2000
Notes: The few VCLCs that saw some action in Twilight War acquitted themselves
well; the CAM-350 proved especially devastating to their targets.
They were unfortunately few in number until well after the war.
Merc 2000 Notes:
Though the VCLC sold reasonably well, the Argentine Army never saw any; the ones
produced were sold to other countries.
Vehicle |
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
CAL |
$921,889 |
D, A |
350 kg |
32.58 tons |
3 |
18 |
Passive IR |
Shielded |
CAM |
$1,749,713 |
D, A |
350 kg |
32.58 tons |
3 |
18 |
Passive IR |
Shielded |
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
CAL/CAM |
154/108 |
43/30 |
680+400 |
267 |
Trtd |
T3 |
TF4 TS4
TR4 HF32
HS6 HR6 |
Vehicle |
Fire Control |
Stabilization |
Armament |
Ammunition |
CAL |
+2 |
None |
2x18-Round 160mm Rocket Launcher, MG-3 (C) |
36x160mm Rockets, 2500x7.62mm |
CAM |
+2 |
None |
2x8-Round 350mm Multiple Rocket Launcher, MG-3 (C) |
16x350mm Rockets, 2500x7.62mm |