Type 90A Chinese 122mm Multiple Rocket Launcher (MRL)
Type 90A
Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
Other
Basic Information
Name
Type 90A Chinese 122mm Multiple Rocket Launcher (MRL)
Designation
Type 90A
Alternate Designation
Type 90A
Equipment Type
Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1995
Description
The Type 90A is an upgrade of the Type 90. The 40-round launcher is mounted on a Tienna XC2200 6×6 truck, has improved fire control, and a battery may be remotely controlled by a command vehicle. It is manufactured by Norinco
Ground Specifications
Engine
Diesel (300 hp)
Active Protection
None
Variants
Type 90
The Type 90 mounts a 40-round launcher on a Tiema SC2030 6X6 truck. The truck also carries a reload pack of 40 additional rockets; the launcher to be reloaded within 3 minutes.
Type 90B
This is the latest variant of the system. The Type 90B system features a reconnaissance vehicle, as well as mobility and reliability improvements. Emplacement and displacement time is seven minutes.
A standard Type 90B battalion would consist of three WZ 551 6 x 6 reconnaissance vehicles; battalion command vehicle based on a Mercedes-Benz 4 x 4 chassis; meteorological radar on two Steyr 4 x 4 vehicles; two Steyr 4 x 4 maintenance vehicles, one for mechanical and one for electronic maintenance; and three missile batteries.
System
Alternative Designation
Type 90A
Type
Multiple Launch Rocket System
Caliber
122mm
Chassis
Modified Mercedes-Benz 6 x 6 chassis, designated Tienna CX 2200
Crew
INA
Displacement Time
Less than 7 min
Emplacement Time
Less than 7 min
Type 90A Battalion comprises
A typical Type 90A battalion consists of a 6 x 6 battalion command vehicle, three 4 x 4 forward observation post vehicles and three missile batteries. Each battery consists of a command vehicle, six rocket launchers, six resupply vehicles and a maintenance vehicle.
Note
The command post vehicle can control a number of Type 90A systems by remote control.
Dimensions
Length, Traveling
9.84 m
Width, Traveling
2.50 m
Height, Traveling
3.25 m
Weight, Combat
20,000 kg
Ground Clearance
0.41 m
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
Air-Cooled Diesel
Engine Power
300 hp
Cruising Range
600 km
Speed, Maximum Road
85 km/h
Speed, Average Cross
INA
Speed Maximum Swim
Not Amphibious
Fording Depth
0.90 m
Turning Radius
12.00 m
Main Weapon System
Launcher
Name
INA
Type
The electrically powered launcher has four rows of 10 tubes mounted above each other on a rotating cradle assembly.
Elevation
0% to +55%
Traverse
+/-102 deg
Azimuth Range
-102% to +1-2%
Stabilizers
The truck is equipped with two hydraulically operated stabilizers at rear which are lowered in preparation for the rocket launch.
Modes
The rocket launcher can be operated in manual, semi-automatic, or automatic modes. The electrical firing system fires the rockets in either single or in salvo with 0.5 seconds interval.
Operation
The launcher can be operated inside the driver's cab or remotely outside the vehicle.
Rate of Fire
40 rds in 18-20 sec
Reloading Rack
The reloading rack located in front of the launcher can load the launcher in under 3 minutes.
Cover
The truck is equipped with a hydraulically operated foldable canvas cover, which covers the launcher and the reloading rack when the truck is in travelling mode.
Note
The vehicle is fitted with slope and gradient sensors, launcher elevation and and azimuth sensors, as well as GPS and computerised fire control system to ensure higher firing accuracy.
Missile
Rocket Type
The free rocket used by the WS-1 and WS-1B consists of the warhead and fuse, an FG-42/43 rocket motor and the tail section. The FG-42/43 rocket motor is a single chamber, solid rocket motor with an advanced hydroxy-terminated polybutadine (HTPB) composition rocket propellant. The rocket of the WS-2 system features four control surfaces in the middle section of the rocket for terminal guidance.
Warhead Type
The rocket can be fitted with various types of warheads including anti-armor/personnel submunition, blasting, fuel air explosive (FAE), and high-explosive (HE). The ZDB-2 blasting warhead is loaded with steel balls and prefabricated fragments. The SZB-1 submunition warhead is designed to destroy large area targets such as armour formation and infantry troops. When the SZB-1 submunition warhead detonates, around 500 bullets are expelled under high pressure.
Maximum Range
40 km
Basic Load
40 Rounds
Fire Control
Name
INA
Computerized FCS
Yes, The launcher is controlled by computer through a man-machine interface. Another interface connects to a battalion central command system. Instructions can be input directly from the interface or manually through push-buttons.
Direct Fire
Yes
Indirect Fire
Yes
Position Location System
Yes
Automatic Operating and Laying System
The automatic operating and laying system consists of five main subsystems: an HJ-1 mini-computer; launcher direction-finder (which requires less than 3 sec to display the launcher's magnetic azimuth angle); longitudinal and transversal slope sensors; launcher assembly elevation and traverse positi on sensors; and a special vehicle power supply interface unit.
Protection
Hull Armor
INA
Applique Armor
No
Explosive Reactive Armor
No
Active Protection System
No
NBC Protection
INA
Smoke Equipment
INA
Image Sources
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Rocket Artillery Systems
Land > Artillery > Rocket Artillery Systems
Filter Label
T
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
—
Height
3.25 m
Weight
20000 kg
Operators (4)
China
Oman
Peru
United Arab Emirates
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