SR-5 Multiple Launch Rocket System

Vue d'ensemble

The SR-5 multiple launch rocket system is a recent Chinese development. It is a medium-range system. Mock-up of the launcher vehicle was revealed in 2012. The SR-5 is in service with Algeria, Bahrain, Venezuela and possibly some other countries. In concept the SR-5 is similar to the US HIMARS. It is based on a 6x6 truck chassis and uses modular interchangeable rocket pods. The launcher vehicle has an integrated crane and reloads rocket pods without external help. However the Chinese SR-5 has two rocket pods instead of one. So it has nearly twice the firepower of the HIMARS. There are different types of pods for the SR-5. Initially this system started life with a capability to fire 220 mm and 122 mm rockets. These rockets have different ranges. Rockets are fitted with various warheads, including HE-FRAG, incendiary, smoke and illumination. Also there are cargo warheads with anti-tank or pre-fragmented anti-personnel submunitions. Some rockets have a GPS guidance for precision strikes. Over time new rocket types and even missiles and loitering munitions were incorporated into the SR-5 artillery system. Notably it can fire C-705 anti-ship missiles with a range of 140-170 km, and King Dragon 300 short-range ballistic missiles, similar to the US MGM-140 ATACMS. Also it is capable of launching loitering munitions (suicide drones) with a maximum range of up to 70 km. These are being launched from 220 mm pods. Rocket pods are factory-fitted and sealed. These double as transport containers and launchers. A standard 220 mm pod contains 6 rockets. These artillery rockets have a range of up to 70 km. A 122 mm pod contains 20 rockets. The 122 mm rockets were originally developed for the Soviet BM-21 Grad. This caliber is widely used around the world. China developed and operates a number of 122 mm artillery rocket systems. These rockets have a range of up to 50 km.

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Caractéristiques principales : Country of origin China, Entered service 2013 (?), Crew 5 men, Weight 25 T, Length ?, Width ?, Height ?, Caliber 220 mm / 122 mm, Number of tubes 12 / 40, Rocket weight ~ 280 kg / ~ 66 kg, Warhead weight ~ 100 kg / ~ 19 kg, Firing range 70 km / 50 km, Full salvo duration ? / ~ 20 s, Reloading time ~ 10 minutes, Engine Deutz diesel, Engine power 517 hp, Maximum road speed 85 km/h, Range 600 km, Gradient 60%, Side slope 30%, Vertical step ~ 0.6 m, Trench ~ 0.6 m, Fording ~ 1.2 m.

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