9M528 high-explosive fragmentation rocket

Also known as

9M528
9M528 rocket
9M528 Smerch rocket
9M528 high-explosive rocket

The 9M528 is a Russian 300 mm artillery rocket for the 9K58 Smerch multiple launch rocket system. It carries a 243 kg high-explosive fragmentation warhead, has 800 preformed fragments, uses a contact fuze, and has a maximum range of 90 km.

9M528 high-explosive fragmentation rocket, 300 mm high-explosive fragmentation rocket, Munitions

Image source: Missilery 9M528 rocket image

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Origin: Russia
Built by: NPO Splav
Type: 300 mm high-explosive fragmentation rocket

rocket artillery unguided he-fragmentation 300 mm smerch

Specifications

Caliber: 300 mm
Weight: 815 kg
Length: 7,600 mm
Warhead: 243 kg high-explosive fragmentation
Explosive weight: 95 kg
Preformed fragments: 800
Maximum range: 90 km
Minimum range: 25 km

Launch Platforms

The 9M528 is a 300 mm Smerch-family rocket fired from the BM-30 / 9K58 launcher.

Launcher

Launcher type

Launch evidence

BM-30 Smerch, 300 mm heavy multiple launch rocket system, Artillery

300 mm multiple launch rocket system

Rosoboronexport lists the 9M528 among 300 mm ammunition for the BM-30 / 9K58 Smerch family.

Sources: Rosoboronexport 300 mm ammunition catalog

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: Compatible with 9K58 Smerch multiple launch rocket systems

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Sources

Rosoboronexport 300 mm ammunition catalogPublisher: Rosoboronexport | Note: Official export catalog page listing the 9M528 among 300 mm land-force ammunition for the BM-30 / 9K58 Smerch family. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Deagel 9M528Publisher: Deagel | Note: Supports the 9M528's Russia origin, Splav contractor attribution, active status, and technical specifications. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Missilery 9M528 rocketPublisher: Missilery.info | Note: Supports the 9M528's Smerch compatibility, warhead description, fragment count, range, and general technical background. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Missilery 9M528 rocket imagePublisher: Missilery.info | Note: Image provenance for the 9M528 rocket drawing used on this page. | Accessed: 2026-06-27