TOS stands for “heavy flame thrower,” which is only accurate in a literal sense: instead of projecting a stream of jellied gasoline, the TOS-1 launches a rocket carrying a fuel-air explosive (FAE).

Key Points: Russia's TOS-1 Buratino and its upgraded TOS-1A Solntsepek are T-72 tank-chassis-mounted heavy thermobaric rocket launchers designed to devastate light armored vehicles, fortifications, ...

Key Points - Russia has unveiled its new TOS-3 "Dragon" tank-based thermobaric rocket launcher, a system reportedly offering significantly longer engagement ranges (15-24 kilometers) for its unguided ...

Here’s What You Need To Remember: The TOS-1 vehicle has no real counterpart in use by Western militaries. While there are all kinds of multiple-rocket launch systems in use, such as the M142 HIMARS in ...