The 9K510 (Illumination) portable jet system was developed by specialists from NPO Splav (now NPO SPLAV, Tula) and related enterprises. In 1989 its development was completed. The system was adopted by Order No. 048 of the Commander-in-Chief of the Army on December 29, 1989.
The system includes: the 9M42 unguided rocket projectile, 2P132 launcher, 9P611 launch panel.
At firing from a portable rocket launcher 2P132 the uncontrollable rocket projectile 9M42 with illumination head is intended for light support of operations, at actions in night conditions of the divisions guarding border and the important objects, at accidents and natural disasters.
| Installation | |
| Weight of installation, kg | 35 |
| Guide length, mm | 1400 |
| Angle of elevation, deg: - minimum - maximum |
25 40 |
| Angle of horizontal fire, deg. | ±8 |
| NURSE 9M42 | |
| Caliber, mm | 122 |
| Length, mm | 1760 |
| Weight, kg | 27 |
| The range of the projectile, m : - minimum - maximum |
1000 5000 |
| Minimum burning time of illuminating torch in the air, s | 90 |
| Radius of illuminated area at illumination 2 lk, m | 500 |
See photo 199-213 installations in gallery on our site. Photo from the exhibition of the Military Historical Museum of Artillery, Engineering and Communication Troops (St. Petersburg). S.V.Gurov© (Tula).