Monday, July 2, 2012

WM-120 273 mm multiple launcher rocket system (MLRS) NORINCO - China

                     WM-120 273 mm multiple launcher rocket system 

 

 

 

The WM-120 273 mm multiple launcher rocket system (MLRS) is mainly used to suppress and destroy enemy's strong point, long-range artillery, rocket and missile troops, concentrated groups of tanks and armoured vehicles; command posts, etc.
The firing range of the MLRS is now extended to 120 km with the new developed 273 mm guided rocket.
The WM-120 MLRS adopts two 4-round rocket launching-transporting containers on each launcher.
After firing the first group of rockets, the launcher can be quickly reloaded by transferring loaded rocket launching-transporting containers directly onto the launcher, this significantly improves firepower intensity and survivability of WM-120 273 mm MLRS.
This weapon system also features lighter weight, higher strategic mobility and more mission flexibility.
The WM-120 multiple launcher rocket system consists of 4 sub-systems:
  • Firepower system (rocket launcher, rockets, transloader vehicle)
  • Fire command and control system (battalion command vehicle, meteorological radar)
  • Reconnaissance system (reconnaissance vehicle, unmanned aerial vehicle)
  • Technology service system (mechanical and electronic maintenance vehicle)

Specifications

Calibre: 273 mm
Number of launch tubes: 4+4
Combat weight: 36.5 t
Maximum road speed: 70 km/h
Cruising range: 400 km
Accuracy: CEP ≤ 50 m
Minimum firing range: 34 km
Laying accuracy: 1 mil
North-finding accuracy: 2 mil
Elevation: +20° to +60°
Traverse: 20°
Reload time: 8 min
Emplacement/displacement time: 5 min

Ammunition
  • 273 mm - 80 km - HE/HEI/cargo rocket
  • 273 mm - 120 km - guided rocket

 

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