
AI-generated summary
The People's Liberation Army has previously had wheeled and tracked 122mm rocket launchers and deployed PHL-191 long-range rocket launchers. Dongfeng Warrior is a series of four-wheel drive light tactical vehicles made in China, and MV3 is the third generation model.
Screenshot of a social media video of China's new light rocket launcher. The equipment shown in the screen is based on a military tactical truck chassis. The rear of the vehicle is equipped with a box-type rocket launch module. It is reported that it can load 20 122mm rockets. (Reproduced from a video on a social platform)
[Compiled by Chen Chengliang/Comprehensive Report] China's new light rocket launch vehicle has been exposed, using the Dongfeng "Warrior" third-generation (MV3) tactical truck chassis. The rear of the vehicle is equipped with a box-type launch module that can load 20 122mm rockets. The maximum range reported is 40 kilometers. Compared with the US-made Haimas Multiple Launch Rocket System, this new system uses smaller caliber rockets and focuses on short-range firepower and mobility.
The military news website "Defence Blog" reported on the 13th that relevant images and information were posted on the social platform X by Chinese military commentator DS Beifeng. Currently, the public information mainly comes from social media images and related statements. It is not yet confirmed whether this equipment has been officially put into service or delivered to the troops.
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This launch vehicle adopts a box-type modular design. After launch, the entire set of launch boxes can be replaced without reloading one by one. Each launch box can hold 20 122mm rockets, and can mix guided and unguided rockets. However, the report did not provide independent test data, nor did it explain the actual range and guidance performance of different rocket models.
The Dongfeng Warrior is produced by China Dongfeng Motor and is a series of four-wheel drive light tactical vehicles used by the People's Liberation Army. The MV3 is the third generation model. The report pointed out that the rocket launch system is mounted on a lighter vehicle and is designed to allow airborne, air assault and light infantry units to carry rocket firepower into terrain that is difficult for larger launch vehicles and quickly relocate after launch. This is the design purpose stated in the report and is not a proven actual combat performance.
Compared with Haimas, it has more rockets but smaller caliber
The American-made HIMARS uses an approximately 5-ton truck chassis, and a common launch module can carry six 227 mm GMLRS guided rockets. China's new launch vehicle can carry 20 smaller-caliber rockets per group. The reported range is 40 kilometers, which is shorter than some rocket types used by Haimas. The ammunition type, range and mission positioning of the two are different, and the firepower cannot be judged based on the number of loads alone.
The People's Liberation Army originally had wheeled and tracked launch vehicles equipped with 122mm rockets, and also deployed PHL-191 long-range rocket launchers that can use different launch modules. This new system features shorter-range rocket firepower deployed on lighter tactical vehicles.
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The system will be tested and verified by troops in the next few months.
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