9A52-4 Tornado ( Russian MLRS)

[FASTBOAT TOUGH]

I have to be brief as I'm still recovering. Essentionally I tried getting it in about 3 or 4 years ago some felt it redundant to the GRAD even though it's a totally different system. I was thinking about trying again when the opportunity presents itself as I believe GRAD will be removed from frontline service by 2018 or sooner. I have a handful of items I was going to submit in the very last patch for the game, this being one of them. However Russia is moving faster in replacing the GRAD, with the TORNADO. You can find more on the topic in the SPA/SPAA Thread. TORNADO should be reconsidered as it will crossover beyond 2020 where the GRAD will not at least for Russia if someone keeps the franchise going. To be fair, we still have to work around the current slot issue as well until another solution can be found to free up more.
Of note the Ukraine has just updated their GRAD system by intergrating onto a new platform with a new FCS and a an onboard reloadable launcher that takes about 2 or 3 minutes to change out with just the crew.

Regards,
Pat