9M27K2 anti-tank mine rocket

Also known as

9M27K2
9M27K-2
Uragan 9M27K2

The 9M27K2 is a Soviet 220 mm Uragan cargo rocket for the BM-27 launcher family. Missilery describes it as an unguided rocket adopted by the Soviet Army in 1980 for remote anti-tank mine laying, with a PTM cassette warhead carrying 24 PTM-1G mines over a 10 to 35 km range.

9M27K2 anti-tank mine rocket, 220 mm cargo rocket carrying anti-tank mines, Munitions

Image source: Unguided rocket projectile 9M27K2

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: Soviet Union
Built by: Splav State Research and Production Association
Built in: Soviet UnionRussia
Type: 220 mm cargo rocket carrying anti-tank mines
Service note: Late Cold War to present
Unit cost: About US$5,600 per 9M27-series rocket in a 2012 Forecast International estimate

rocket artillery mine warfare anti-tank unguided

Specifications

Caliber: 220 mm
Warhead: PTM cassette carrying 24 PTM-1G anti-tank mines
Range: 10-35 km
Weight: About 270 kg
Length: 5,178 mm
Head weight: 89.5 kg

Firing Platform

The 9M27K2 is a mine-laying Uragan rocket for the 9K57/BM-27 launcher family.

Firing weapon

Weapon type

Firing evidence

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

220 mm multiple launch rocket system

Armament Research Services lists the 9M27K2 among the Uragan cargo rockets and describes it as a 220 mm round for the 9K57 Uragan launcher family.

Sources: 9M27K series cargo rockets used in Ukraine, Unguided rocket projectile 9M27K2

Launch Platforms

The 9M27K2 is also documented as compatible with Ukrainian Bureviy launchers that fire current Uragan rounds.

Carrier

Carrier type

Carriage evidence

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

220 mm multiple launch rocket system

Defense Express says Bureviy can fire current Uragan and Typhoon 2 rockets, including anti-tank-mine cargo rounds, and the 9M27K2 reference identifies this round as the Uragan mine-laying rocket.

Sources: Ukraine develops new Bureviy heavy rocket artillery system, Unguided rocket projectile 9M27K2

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: Adopted by the Soviet Army in 1980 for remote anti-tank minefield laying

Media

9M27K2 anti-tank mine rocket Videos

220 мм реактивний снаряд до РСЗВ Ураган 9М27К2

9M27K2 anti-tank mine rocket Images

9M27K2 anti-tank mine rocket, 220 mm cargo rocket carrying anti-tank mines, Munitions - view 1 — Source: Unguided rocket projectile 9M27K2

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Sources

Unguided rocket projectile 9M27K2Publisher: Missilery.info | Note: Supports the 9M27K2's adoption, 220 mm dimensions, PTM cassette warhead, mine load, range, and image provenance. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 9M27K series cargo rockets used in UkrainePublisher: Armament Research Services | Note: Supports the 9M27K2's 24 PTM-1 mine payload and the 9K57 Uragan launcher-family context. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 BM-27 9P140 Uragan 9K57 MLRSPublisher: Army Recognition | Note: Supports manufacturer and Uragan family background for the rocket and launcher relationship. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Ukraine develops new Bureviy heavy rocket artillery systemPublisher: Defense Express | Note: Supports Bureviy compatibility with current Uragan and Typhoon 2 rockets, including anti-tank-mine cargo rounds. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Forecast International BM-22 220mm Multiple Launch Rocket SystemPublisher: Forecast International | Note: Supports the reported 2012 unit-price estimate of about US$5,600 for each 9M27-series rocket. | Accessed: 2026-06-27