Massive destruction in short time| TOS-2 Tosochka | TOS-1A Buratino | Russian 220mm MLRS

TOS-1 is a Russian heavy flame thrower and is effective only in asymmetric wars like the war on terror and operation against rebels, where it is required to bombard the confined enemy with an area weapon. Otherwise being a close combat weapon, having a 6km range, is too short on the current battlefield. Because of its size and heat signature, it would be very difficult to save it from Apache’s hellfire missiles or from armed UAVs flying above 20000 feet. There could be chances it became a victim of counter-battery fire from enemy artillery systems, as these systems have an effective range of 30 to 40 kilometers. Latest MLRS weapon systems can shoot up to a range of 70 kilometers. TOS-2 Tosochka is the successor of the TOS 1A system with improved tactical and technical characteristics. Unlike its predecessor, it is made on the basis of the Ural Truck with increased load capacity and cross-country ability. It has an increased launch range of unguided rockets. Aiming, shooting, and fire control of the TOS-2 is f