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NORINCO SR-5


Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) [ 2013 ]



The SR-5 MLRS 6x6 wheeled battlefield support vehicle is a new fixture for the Chinese Army.



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The Multiple Launch Rocket Projector (MLRS) has been a staple of land armies since the days of World War 2 (1939-1945) when such projecting firepower showed its value in the many battles of Europe. The Soviets were key proponents of the MLRS cause and this was popularized through its rudimentary, yet effective, line of "Katyusha" vehicles which permeated the East Front. In the Cold War years, the Katyusha system was appropriately evolved and this created a myriad of related types firing a plethora of munition options. As a long-time Soviet customer, the Chinese adopted many of these same forms and have since gone on to design and development more in-house solutions - as characterized by the SR-5. The vehicle entered service during 2013.

The SR-5 utilizes a 6x6-wheeled truck chassis for forward-mounted cab and rear-set launcher unit. The launcher unit is set upon a traversable platform which supplies an inherent elevation reach for engagement of target area from any angle despite the orientation of the truck itself. The launcher can hold two types of launcher pods in 122mm and 220mm form and, within these calibers, the rockets can be of High-Explosive (HE), smoke, illumination, incendiary, chemical, biological, and nuclear payload types. The 122mm pod holds up to 20 rockets while the 220mm pod version carries 6 rockets.

The design of the SR-5 is intended to provide the Chinese Army with a self-sustained battlefield support vehicle. The truck carries its own powered crane system to manage reloading of the rocket pods. It supports its own crew of five that includes the driver. Upon reaching a designated target area, the system lowers supporting recoil struts, manages the onboard fire control computer, and clears its rocket payload within, minutes. It can then relocate to another area, meet a resupply vehicle, and conduct the process all over again.©MilitaryFactory.com
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Specifications



Service Year
2013

Origin
China national flag graphic
China

Status
ACTIVE
In Active Service.
Crew
5
CREWMEN
Production
500
UNITS


China NORth INdustries COmpany (NORINCO) - China
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(OPERATORS list includes past, present, and future operators when applicable)
Fire Support / Assault / Breaching
Support allied forces through direct / in-direct fire, assault forward positions, and / or breach fortified areas of the battlefield.


Weight
50,045 lb
22,700 kg
Tonnage
25.0 tons
MEDIUM
(Showcased structural values pertain to the base NORINCO SR-5 production variant. Length typically includes main gun in forward position if applicable to the design)
Powerplant: 1 x Diesel-fueled engine developing 400 horsepower.
Speed
52.8 mph
(85.0 kph)
Range
372.8 mi
(600.0 km)
(Showcased performance specifications pertain to the base NORINCO SR-5 production variant. Compare this entry against any other in our database)
2 x Rocket pods (122mm or 220mm types or mix of both) on trainable launch platform.


Supported Types




(Not all weapon types may be represented in the showcase above)
Depending on fit: 20 x 122mm rockets; 6 x 220mm rockets; resupply from accompanying vehicle.


SR-5 - Base Series Designation.


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