The TOS-1 Buratino is a Soviet multiple rocket launcher and acts almost exactly like the BM-30 in terms of what it can do.
The nickname Buratino matches the name of the hero of a Russian version of a Pinocchio-style tale (by Alexey Tolstoy), because of the big "nose" of the launcher, but the name essentially meaning "heavy flame throwing merry wooden boy" is somewhat ironic and sometimes used for comedic purposes in Russia.
In the game the Buratino is an extremely potent artillery system, it can reliably clear its targetting zone with a single salvo. Altough his range makes it tricky to use.
History[]
The idea of a heavy short-range MLRS to launch rockets equipped with incendiary and thermobaric warheads arose in late 1970s. The combat system consisting of the combat vehicle, rockets, and loading vehicle was developed in early 1980s at KBTM in Omsk and was named TOS-1, remaining a secret development for a long time.
The TOS-1 is intended to engage military personnel, equipment, and buildings, including fortified constructions. The combat vehicle acts within the combat order of infantry and tanks. The large mass of the launcher and the need for a high-level of protection (due to the relatively short range of 3,500 m) helped determine the use of the chassis of the T-72 main battle tank. The reloading vehicle TZM was built on the chassis of a cross-country truck KrAZ-255B and equipped with a crane for loading/unloading of the launcher.
The Buratino would be first used in the Soviet-Afghan War as a way to clear out Mujahideen fighters in Panjshir Valley. They would see use again the Second Chechnyan War. During the war against the ISL, Iraq had purchased several Buratinos and were used against ISIS fighters to recapture the city of Mosul. During the civil war in Syria, Syrian Government forces used the Buratino against rebels in the city of Hama, and used by Azerbaijan during the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh War, and some being captured by Ukraine during the Russian invasion.
Weapons[]
European Escalation[]
| Weapons | 
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| Type | MLRS | No Weapon | No Weapon |
| Name | MO.1.01.04 | ||
| Caliber | 220mm | ||
| Ammo | x 30 rounds | ||
| Range | Ground = N/A m Helicopters = N/A m  Airplanes = N/A m
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| Accuracy | 1 | ||
| AP Power | 0 | ||
| HE Power | 5 | ||
| Rate of fire | 17 r/min |
Red Dragon[]
| Weapons | 
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| Type | MLRS | No Weapon | No Weapon |
| Name | MO.1.01.04 | ||
| Caliber | 220mm | ||
| Ammo | x 30 | ||
| Range | Ground = 3500 m Helicopters = N/A m Airplanes = N/A m
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| Accuracy | 3640 m | ||
| AP Power | N/A | ||
| HE Power | 10 | ||
| Suppression | 442 | ||
| Rate of fire | 7 r/min |
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