122 mm 9M28F Grad rocket

Also known as

9M28F
122 mm 9M28F
9M28F Grad-1

The 122 mm 9M28F is a Soviet-era high-explosive fragmentation Grad rocket developed and produced by Splav for the BM-21 family. Reference sources describe a 21 kg warhead, a maximum range of about 15 km, and 3,440 pre-ready and semi-ready fragments.

122 mm 9M28F Grad rocket, High-explosive fragmentation rocket, Munitions

Image source: Atlas 122 mm 9M28F "GRAD-1" Rocket

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: Russia
Built by: Splav
Type: High-explosive fragmentation rocket
Service note: Cold War-era rocket in continued service
Designed: 1963
Produced: 1963-present

rocket artillery unguided he-fragmentation

Specifications

Caliber: 122 mm
Warhead: 21 kg high-explosive fragmentation
Range: 15,000 m maximum
Length: 2.3 m
Weight: 56.5 kg
Fragments: 3,440 pre-ready and semi-ready fragments

Launch Platforms

Atlas identifies the 9M28F as a 122 mm Grad-family rocket fired from the BM-21 launcher.

Launcher

Launcher type

Launch evidence

BM-21 Grad, 122 mm multiple rocket launcher, Artillery

122 mm multiple rocket launcher

Atlas states that the 122 mm 9M28F "GRAD-1" rocket is fired from a BM-21 Grad multiple-launch rocket system.

Sources: Atlas 122 mm 9M28F "GRAD-1" Rocket

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: 1963-present in Grad-family service

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Sources

CAT-UXO 122mm 9M28F Grad rocketPublisher: CAT-UXO | Note: Supports identification of the 122 mm 9M28F Grad rocket and its place in the Grad rocket family. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Deagel 9M28Publisher: Deagel | Note: Supports the 9M28F rocket's origin, contractor, IOC, HE-fragmentation warhead, fragment count, dimensions, weight, and maximum range. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Atlas 122 mm 9M28F "GRAD-1" RocketPublisher: Atlas Internazionale Ltd. | Note: Supports the 9M28F rocket's BM-21 Grad launch compatibility and image provenance for the product photo used on this page. | Accessed: 2026-06-27