Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Thailand Accuses Cambodia of Using BM-21 Rocket Systems
Thailand and Cambodia are having a disagreement, and Thailand says Cambodia used special rocket launchers called BM-21s during their recent clashes.
These BM-21s are like a truck with many rocket tubes.
They were made by the Soviet Union a long time ago and can fire rockets quickly.
The rockets can be launched one at a time or all at once.
BM-21s were created in the 1960s and are still used by many countries.
They are designed to help soldiers destroy enemy positions.
When firing, the vehicle needs to reload which takes around 10 minutes.
Thailand accused Cambodia of using BM-21 rocket systems.
The BM-21 Grad is a Soviet-made, truck-mounted multiple rocket launcher.
The BM-21 was developed in the 1960s and entered service in 1963.
The system can fire rockets singly or in a salvo.
The BM-21 Grad is the most widely used multiple rocket launcher.
- Who
- Thailand and Cambodia.
- What
- Thailand accused Cambodia of using BM-21 rocket systems.
- When
- Recent events.
- Where
- Border region of Thailand and Cambodia.
- Why
- Tensions escalated between Thailand and Cambodia leading to the use of BM-21 rocket systems.
- Rocket System Name
- BM-21 Grad
- Origin
- Soviet Union
- Type
- Multiple-Launch-Rocket-System (MLRS)
- Entered Service
- 1963
- Caliber
- 122 mm
- Maximum Road Speed
- 75 km/h