TOS-1 (Russian: тяжёлая огнемётная система (ТОС-1), Heavy Flamethrower System) is a Soviet 220mm 30-barrel (original system, or TOS-1M) or 24-barrel ( or TOS-1A) multiple rocket launcher and thermobaric weapon mounted on a T-72 tank chassis. TOS-1 was designed for defeating enemy personnel in fortifications, in open country, and in lightly armoured vehicles and transport. First combat tests took place in 1988–1989 in the Panjshir Valley during the Soviet–Afghan War. The TOS-1 was shown for the first time in public in 1999 in Omsk.
TOS-1 is not assigned to the artillery units of the Russian Armed Forces but is found in Russian NBC Protection Troops (Russian: Войскa радиационной, химической и биологической защиты (Войска РХБ защиты)). That is why it does not have a GRAU index, but rather an RKhBZ index—М.
The idea of a heavy short-range MLRS to launch rockets equipped with incendiary and thermobaric warheads arose in the late 1970s. The combat system consisting of the combat vehicle, rockets, and loading vehicle was developed in early 1980s at KBTM in Omsk and was named TOS-1, remaining a secret development for a long time.
The TOS-1 is intended to engage military personnel, equipment, and buildings, including fortified constructions. The combat vehicle acts within the combat order of infantry and tanks. The large mass of the launcher and the need for a high-level of protection (due to the relatively short range of 3,500 m (11,500 ft)) helped determine the use of the chassis of the T-72 main battle tank. The TZM reloading vehicle was built on the chassis of a KrAZ-255B cross-country truck and equipped with a crane for loading/unloading of the launcher.
In 2003, the improved TOS-1A system entered service. The improved system’s range has been extended to 6 kilometers and its ballistic computer has been upgraded.
The nickname “Buratino“ originates with the name of the hero of a Russian retelling of the Pinocchio tale (by Alexey Tolstoy), given the perception of the big “nose“ of the launcher.
In March 2020, Russia introduced a new rocket for the TOS-1A with a range of 10 km, achieved in part by weight and size reductions of a new fuel air explosive mixture in the warhead, while also increasing the power of the warhead. However, minimum range is extended from 400 m to 1.6 km, so the shorter-range rocket will be retained for close combat environments.
In 2018, Russian NBC Protection Troops received 30 TOS-1A Solntsepyok (Sunburn) 220 mm multiple rocket launchers.
Saudi Arabian Military Industries signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Rosoboronexport for the local production of the TOS-1A
1 view
119
23
3 years ago 00:08:26 1
TOS-1 Russian Rocket Flamethrower
2 years ago 00:01:27 1
TOS-1 (Russian: тяжёлая огнемётная система
4 months ago 00:02:17 1
Russian TOS-1 Destroyed with Very Delayed Ammo Cookoff Near Bakhmut
1 year ago 00:12:45 1
5 RUSSIAN TOS VS 1,000,000 ZOMBIES - Ultimate Epic Battle
3 years ago 00:02:07 1
Incredible: Russian TOS-1 (MLRS) Weapons System In Action
5 years ago 00:01:34 9
Russian thermobaric weapon TOS 1 MLRS rockets provided to Syrian army raining down on terrorists’
5 years ago 00:02:44 14
Russian 220mm TOS-1 Buratino Thermobaric Multiple Rocket Launcher Heavy Flamethrower System
5 years ago 00:11:17 1
Russian TOS-1 Heavy Flame Thrower Missile System
12 years ago 00:01:12 1.1K
Запл ТОС-1А “Буратино“ (firing TOS-1 “Buratino“ Heavy Flamethrower System)
3 years ago 00:01:47 8
ТОС-1 «Буратино» • TOS-1 «Buratino»
13 years ago 00:03:56 11
NEW Russian Hip Hop KI´TOS - Один
10 years ago 00:01:24 1
Russian Heavy Flamethrower System TOS-1 “Burattino“ (Pinocchio)
7 months ago 00:03:09 1
Horrible Attack ‼️ Russian TOS-1A Heavy Flamethrower System on Target: Thermobaric Bomb
1 year ago 00:08:28 1
Powerful Russian Weapons! Russia Use TOS-1 Heavy Flamethrower with New Navigation system in Ukraine
7 months ago 00:00:30 5
Russian TOS-1 Thermobaric Buratino in SYRIA
2 years ago 00:00:48 1
Russian Railways TOS-1 Brand New Heavy Flamethrower System Ready To Be Transferred To Russian Army
7 months ago 00:10:38 1
Massive Fire!! Russian TOS-1A and Tanks ambush Ukrainian Troops
2 years ago 00:01:42 1
Russian TOS-1A Thermobaric Bomb in Action Destroyed Target
7 months ago 00:01:45 2
Toc-1A - Russian 220 mm Multiple Rocket Launcher
10 months ago 00:10:38 1
Massive Fire !!!! Why Russia’s TOS-1 MLRS ’Buratino’ Is No Joke
1 year ago 00:03:00 1
Game Changer: Russia’s TOS-1 Heavy Flamethrower System Very Terrifying in Ukraine
3 years ago 00:05:52 9
Massive destruction in short time| TOS-2 Tosochka | TOS-1A Buratino | Russian 220mm MLRS