9M59 anti-tank mine rocket

Also known as

9M59
9M59 Nebula
Nebula
Uragan 9M59

The 9M59 is a Soviet 220 mm Uragan cargo rocket for remote anti-tank minefield laying. Missilery identifies it as the 9M59 "Nebula" round completed in 1989 and accepted into Soviet Army service, while Army Guide lists it among the BM-27's rocket types and describes its nine anti-tank mines with directional charges.

9M59 anti-tank mine rocket, 220 mm cargo rocket carrying anti-tank mines with directional charges, Munitions

Image source: Unguided rocket projectile 9M59

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 with directional charges
Service note: Late Cold War to present
Produced: Completed in 1989

anti-tank artillery rocket mine warfare scatterable unguideduragan

Specifications

Caliber: 220 mm
Payload: 9 PTM-3 anti-tank mines
Weight: 270 kg
Length: 5,178 mm
Warhead weight: 89.5 kg
Mine explosive charge: 1.85 kg per mine
Range: 10-35 km
Self-destruct time: 16-24 hours

Compatible Launchers

The 9M59 is a mine-laying Uragan rocket documented for the BM-27 family and for Bureviy launchers that can fire current Uragan rounds.

Carrier

Carrier type

Carriage evidence

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

220 mm multiple launch rocket system

Army Guide lists the 9M59 among the BM-27's rocket types, and Missilery identifies it as a 220 mm Uragan rocket for remote anti-tank minefield laying.

Sources: Multiple rocket launcher RS30 9K57 Uragan, Unguided rocket projectile 9M59

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

220 mm multiple launch rocket system

Defense Express says Bureviy can fire current Uragan rockets, and Missilery identifies the 9M59 as a 220 mm Uragan mine-laying rocket completed in 1989.

Sources: Ukraine develops new Bureviy heavy rocket artillery system, Unguided rocket projectile 9M59

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: Accepted into Soviet Army service in 1989 for remote anti-tank minefield laying.

Media

9M59 anti-tank mine rocket Images

9M59 anti-tank mine rocket, 220 mm cargo rocket carrying anti-tank mines with directional charges, Munitions - view 1 — Source: Unguided rocket projectile 9M59

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Sources

Unguided rocket projectile 9M59Publisher: Missilery.info | Note: Supports the 9M59 designation, Nebula nickname, 1989 completion and Soviet Army service, 220 mm dimensions, 270 kg weight, 5,178 mm length, mine payload, range, self-destruct timing, temperature range, and image provenance. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Multiple rocket launcher RS30 9K57 UraganPublisher: Army Guide | Note: Supports Splav manufacturer attribution for the Uragan family and identifies 9M59 as one of the system's rocket types, with 220 mm mine-laying context, nine anti-tank mines, 250-hectare coverage, and directional charge details. | 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