Military Vehicles

The XLF-40 is the largest rocket launcher in the Brazilian arsenal.  The vehicular component is a modified version of the US M3A1 light tank chassis.

Large numbers of M3s were sold to South America after World War II.  In Brazil, 100 subsequently underwent conversion in the 1970s to create the X1A1 vehicle, a strengthened M3 with an additional road wheel.

The X1A1 became the basis of the XLF-40.  It carries three launcher rails mounting SS-60 missiles and extend three hydraulic stabilizing columns during launching to provide a rigid base.

Each rocket weights 595kg (1312lb), contains either a high explosive or submunition warhead and has a tactical range of 60km (37miles).

Country of Origin    :Brazil
Crew    :4
Weight    :17,070kg (37,639lb)
Dimensions    :Length 6.5m (21.3ft); width: 2.6m (8.5ft); height: 3.2mm 910.5ft)
Range    :600km (370miles)
Armour    :(steel) 58mm (2.28in)
Armament    :3 x SS-60 rockets
Powerplant    :1 x Saab Scania DS-11 6-cylinder turbo diesel, developing 295hp (220kW)
Performance    :Maximum road speed: 55km/h (34mph); fording: 1.3m (4.3ft) gradient: 60 percent; vertical obstacle: 0.8m (2.6ft)