9M27F HE-fragmentation rocket

Also known as

9M27F HE-Frag rocket
9M27F (HE)
Uragan 9M27F

The 9M27F is the standard Soviet 220 mm high-explosive fragmentation rocket in the Uragan family, produced by Splav and fired by the BM-27 multiple launch rocket system for area attacks against manpower and fixed targets. Reference sources describe it as an unguided, fin- and spin-stabilized round with a 100 kg HE warhead, a 280 kg launch weight, and roughly 35 km maximum range.

9M27F HE-fragmentation rocket, 220 mm Uragan artillery rocket with unitary HE-fragmentation warhead, Munitions

Image source: Rocket from BM-27 Uragan in Babai, Kharkiv Oblast (1).jpg

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: Soviet Union
Built by: NPO Splav
Built in: Soviet UnionRussia
Type: 220 mm Uragan artillery rocket with unitary HE-fragmentation warhead
Service note: Cold War-era Soviet rocket in continued service
Unit cost: US$5,600 (2012 estimate)
Produced: 1975-present

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Specifications

Caliber: 220 mm
Length: 5.17 m
Weight: 280 kg
Warhead: 100 kg HE fragmentation; 51 kg HE filler
Range: 10-35 km
Guidance: Unguided
Stabilization: Spin- and fin-stabilized

Firing Weapon

The 9M27F belongs to the Uragan rocket family and is fired by the BM-27 launcher.

Firing weapon

Weapon type

Firing evidence

BM-27 Uragan, 220 mm self-propelled multiple launch rocket system, Artillery

Self-propelled multiple launch rocket system

Army Recognition lists the BM-27 as able to fire the 9M27F, one of its five unguided 220 mm rocket types.

Sources: BM-27 9P140 Uragan 9K57 MLRS

Launch Platforms

Bureviy is documented as able to fire current Uragan-family rockets.

Carrier

Carrier type

Carriage evidence

Bureviy, 220 mm self-propelled multiple launch rocket system, Artillery

220 mm multiple launch rocket system

Defence-ua says Bureviy can fire current Uragan rockets.

Sources: Ukraine develops new Bureviy heavy rocket artillery system

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: Adopted for service in 1975 with the BM-27 Uragan

Media

9M27F HE-fragmentation rocket Images

9M27F HE-fragmentation rocket, 220 mm Uragan artillery rocket with unitary HE-fragmentation warhead, Munitions - view 1 — Source: Rocket from BM-27 Uragan in Babai, Kharkiv Oblast (2).jpg

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Sources

220mm 9M27Publisher: Weaponsystems.net | Note: Supports the 9M27 series origin, entered service in 1976, producer Splav, unguided 220 mm rocket design, stabilization method, and standard range class. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 BM-22 220mm Multiple Launch Rocket SystemPublisher: Forecast International | Note: Supports the 9M27F rocket's length, weight, maximum range, HE warhead weight, and reported 2012 unit price. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 BM-27 9P140 Uragan 9K57 MLRSPublisher: Army Recognition | Note: Lists the 9M27F as one of the BM-27's five unguided 220 mm rocket types. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 NPO Splav sanctions profilePublisher: War Sanctions | Note: Describes NPO Splav as the Russian manufacturer of BM-27 Uragan systems and related rocket-family production context. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Rocket from BM-27 Uragan in Babai, Kharkiv Oblast (1).jpgPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance and licensing for a representative BM-27 Uragan rocket image. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Rocket from BM-27 Uragan in Babai, Kharkiv Oblast (2).jpgPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance and licensing for a second representative BM-27 Uragan rocket image. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Ukraine develops new Bureviy heavy rocket artillery systemPublisher: Defence-ua | Note: States that Bureviy can fire current Uragan rockets and Typhoon 2 rockets, supporting the launcher-compatibility context for Uragan-family rounds. | Accessed: 2026-06-27