The Chinese state-owned multi-profile holding NORINCO is actively promoting weapons systems of its own design to foreign markets.
Thus, the development of a container multiple launch rocket system (MLRS), known as the modular SR5, has been completed in the depths of the holding. It is reported that currently this model is offered for export sale.
The design of the MLRS is based on a standard ISO container measuring 40x8x8 feet, which ensures its rapid transportation by land, sea or air. In addition, the container view will make it difficult to detect it as an effective weapon system when deployed in an autonomous configuration.
A scale model of the container modular MLRS NORINCO SR5 with a raised PU, two missiles in the firing position and compartments for smaller-caliber missiles (nearby
The modular SR5 MLRS is an autonomous device with an internal power supply. For greater operational flexibility, the system is usually installed on the chassis of an all-terrain truck with a wheel formula of 8×8 or used as a static launcher (PU).
According to NORINCO, the base container weighs about 20 tons, and depending on the type of missile being transported, the maximum mass can reach 35 tons. The rocket compartments are mounted on a turntable with a mechanical drive that moves for launch. Thanks to this solution, the reverse nozzle fire does not affect the charges remaining in the back of the container and guarantees a quick recharge of the PU.
The weapon system allows you to transport and fire 122-mm (maximum range 50 km), 220-mm (70 km) and 610-mm (290 km) guided missiles, also produced by NORINCO.
The 122 mm UR is known as the "Fire Dragon 40" (Fire Dragon 40). It is equipped with a high-explosive fragmentation warhead (warhead) with a radius of 60 m and a circular probable deviation (CVO) of 25 m. The 220-mm UR is called the "King Dragon 60" (King Dragon 60). The product has a CVO of up to 3 m and can carry both conventional high-explosive fragmentation and penetrating warheads to defeat protected targets.
As soon as the missiles are released from the container, the PU returns to its original position, and the capsules with new projectiles are automatically quickly charged to hit another target. According to the manufacturer, recharging takes only five minutes. After using up the entire initial set of missiles, the MLRS requires recharging already with the help of a transport-charging machine.
Standard SR5 MLRS mounted on a truck
The new container system uses some components of the NORINCO SR5 MLRS installed on trucks. The mobile version is already being exported. It can also be quickly equipped with cassettes with various missiles, the characteristics of which are determined by the characteristics of the new target.
Another weapon system actively promoted by NORINCO for export is the CS/SM5 self-propelled 120 mm mortar (SPM). A smoothbore mortar with a semi-automatic loading device is placed on a rotary platform in the back of a Mengshi light armored vehicle from Dongfeng Motor Group. The car is made in a 6x6 version with a four - door protected cabin .
120mm Dongfeng Mengshi CS/SM5 self-propelled mortar
The loader places the mine on the tray, which then moves up so as to drop it down the barrel. The maximum firing range depends on the combination of projectile and charge. According to NORINCO, the weapon system fires at a range of up to 7.5 km with a standard high-explosive fragmentation mine or at 13 km with a rocket-propelled mortar high-explosive fragmentation shot. The system also allows the use of smoke and lighting mines, and other more advanced ammunition.
The latter include a 120 mm GP120A laser-guided mortar shot with a maximum firing range of up to 7 km and a declared 90% chance of hitting a tank. The projectile is used in conjunction with a laser designator / rangefinder, radio communication equipment, a fire control system and a tuning programmer. In addition, the GP120C modification carries one submunition equipped with a set of sensors, including a millimeter laser and an infrared emitter. Sensors activate a warhead that penetrates the vulnerable upper surfaces of enemy military equipment.
NORINCO indicates the total weight of the car at 10.5 tons and the maximum speed on the road up to 120 km/h. Standard BM equipment includes a central tire pumping system and a front-mounted power winch for self-pulling.
According to the materials of the resource shephardmedia.com
