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Russia Brings Back Vietnam-Era Rocket Launcher in New Kozerog-1 Form
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Single-shot launchers for Grad multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) munitions date back to the Vietnam War, when Soviet engineers developed the lightweight 9P132 Grad-P for use by guerrilla forces, Ukrainian defense outlet Militarnyi reported on February 19.
Now, images have surfaced showing what appears to be a modern Russian iteration of the concept, designated “Kozerog-1.”
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Unlike the original Grad-P—which weighs around 55 kilograms—the Kozerog-1 is significantly heavier, tipping the scales at approximately 235 kilograms, roughly four times the weight of its predecessor.
According to Militarnyi, the increased mass may offer practical advantages. A heavier structure can provide improved stability during firing, potentially enhancing accuracy. Despite its size, the launcher can reportedly be disassembled into multiple components for transport by personnel.
Designers claim the Kozerog-1 can be fitted with up to three launch tubes. A pivoting mounting bracket allows operators to attach various optical sights, enabling both direct-fire engagements and indirect fire from concealed positions.
The system appears to represent an evolution of the original guerrilla-style launcher concept, adapted for modern battlefield conditions.
The Grad family of rockets, widely used since the Cold War, remains one of the most common artillery systems in Russian service. Portable or semi-portable variants can offer flexibility in dispersed or asymmetric combat environments.
Earlier, reports emerged that Russian forces were fielding an improvised multiple-launch rocket system mounted on a tracked ground robotic vehicle. The system, reportedly named “Kultivator,” is said to be operated by the separate unmanned systems regiment Burevestnik.
The platform represents the latest iteration of Moscow’s battlefield improvisation — combining aviation rocket pods with unmanned ground systems in an attempt to create a remotely operated rocket artillery asset.
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