The Chernobog is a ballistic missile launcher truck strongly based on the MAZ-543M, but replaces the BM-30 Smerch rocket system with a 15-tube launch pod (which uses a standard box-shaped framing). It is the first vehicle to adopt a 4-axle design. The truck features red stars around it, which, as with the V-65 Molotok and the Akula, indicates it is a Russian Military vehicle, although the black, red, and yellow colored lines on the side could also hint at an East Germany origin.
The Chernobog has decent speed for a truck of its size and is very maneuverable at low speeds, thanks to its all-wheel steering system, but generally has sluggish handling at higher speeds. Its large size and huge weight also ensure that most vehicles hit by the Chernobog will often get crushed and explode causing damage, like the Rhino. Also despite its large size the Chernobog has exceptional braking only taking a second or two to come to a complete stop. The ground clearance provides decent capability to sort uneven terrain, though the sheer size may become a problem when passing through areas where sharp turns are required. The Chernobogs durability is above average, as it can take around 4 direct hits from an explosion before the engine catches fire.
The rocket system can fire up to five rockets, either independently or in a quick burst. After that, the system takes four seconds to reload the tubes and fire the next row. the weapon requires manual targeting to use the homing rockets and takes almost the same time to lock on a target. The lock-on range of missiles reaches to an excessively high 1000 meter according to the game files (the same as the effective range of Marksman Rifle) and the guidance capability of missiles will even stress experienced pilots in P-996 LAZER. The missiles are more accurate than most, able to turn around to pursue aircraft that they missed initially. This makes the Chernobog an excellent anti-air vehicle, but the limited effective angle of the rocket system (at 45-50 degrees) will leave the Chernobog vulnerable if the aircraft is directly above. Aircraft with Chaff countermeasure can easily disrupt the lock-on sequence of the Chernobog, but Flares may not be able to disrupt the five missiles at once (depending of how the operator uses the system). Helicopters and larger planes that lack countermeasures are often incapable of avoiding the missiles due to their range and increased accuracy. The Avenger in particular is vulnerable to these missiles, and a single volley can sometimes blast off elevators, and disable the plane.