WS-3 Chinese 400mm Guided Multiple Launcher Rocket System
WS-3
Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS)
Other
Basic Information
Name
WS-3 Chinese 400mm Guided Multiple Launcher Rocket System
Designation
WS-3
Alternate Designation
WS-3
Equipment Type
Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS)
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
2007
Description
The WS-3 is a Chinese-made 400mm high-precision guided MLRS / MGLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) designed and manufactured by Poly Technologies, based in Beijing, China. The WS-3 was unveiled during the Zhuhai Air Show in 2008. The WS-3 MGLRS is equipped with GPS/INS integrtaed navigation syetm and full range of control equipment to improve the firing accuracy. The canister-launcher system is mounted on a high-mobile cross-country truck chassis with multiple functions of storage, transport and launch. The control system of the WS-3 is composed of navigation controller, GNSS antenna, low noise amplifier, actuator system, onboard battery, power distributor, onboard cable and flight control software. The WS-2 artillery system has a preparation time of less than 7 minutes
Ground Specifications
Crew
6
Engine
Diesel (517 hp)
Active Protection
None
Variants
WS-1
100 km of Maximum Range Version.
WS-1B
180 km of Maximum Range Version.
WS-2
Guided MLRS with Range from 70 - 200 km Version.
WS-2B
Upgraded version with Long Range Capacity.
WS-2C
Upgraded version with GPS Guidance and 350 km Range.
WS-2D
Upgraded version with GPS Guidance and 400 km range and ability to launch lethal unmanned aerial vehicles.
WS-3A
Upgraded version of WS-3 with GPS/GLONASS
System
Alternative Designation
WS-3
Type
High-Precision Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System
MGLRS
Crew
6 ea
Chassis
TA5450 Cross-Country Truck
Displacement Time
12 min
Emplacement Time
INA
Time Required to Reload
INA
Maximum Effective Range
200 km
Rocket Launcher
400 mm
Rounds
6 ea
Note
The WS-3 system is externally very similar to the WS-2 launcher, although the rockets are reportedly more accurate. Their respective ranges are both 40-124 mi (70-200 km). Some sources suggest that the WS-3 may have a range of more than 190 mi (300 km).
Dimensions
Length (WS-3 Only)
7.15 m
Diameter (WS-3 Only)
10.40 m
Height
INA
Weight, (WS-3 Only)
11.63 kg
Automotive
NOTE
The WS-3 is mounted on a TA5450 Cross-Country Truck Chassis
Engine Name
Deutz Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
517 hp
Cruising Range
800 km
Speed, Maximum Road
80 km/h
Speed, Average Cross
70 km/h
Cab
Air-conditioned forward control,
fully enclosed, four-door cab and
crew compartment to the rear.
Cab Seating
1-5 ea
Gradient
45 %
Side Slope
0.6 m
Vertical Step
2 m
Fording
1.1 m
Variants to the TA5450 Cross Country Truck
Taian TA5350, Taian TA4360, Taian TA4410, Taian TA5690, Taian TA5801, Taian TA5920
Communications
Radio
INA
Main Gun
System
Name
WS-3
Type
Multiple Launch Rocket
Rocket Length
7.15 m
Diameter
0.40 m
Number of Tubes
6 ea
Launch Rate, Single Rocket Interval
6 sec
Loader Type
Three cells each of two rockets in sealed containers
Max Elevation
INA
Min Elevation
INA
Traverse Range
INA
Traverse Left
INA
Traverse Right
INA
Ammunition
Type
Rocket
Caliber
400 mm
Muzzle Velocity
INA
Fuse Type
INA
Warhead Weight
200 kg
Rocket length
7.15 m
Rockets per Launch Truck
30-40 ea
Max Range
200 km
Min Range
70 km
Basic Load
6 ea
Armor Penetration
Yes
Accuracy (CEP)
300 m
Accuracy (with Strap-on GPS)
50 m
Available Warheads
HE, 540-Boblet Variant and Fuel-Air Explosive, Lethal Blasting, Cluster, And Blasting-Burning.
Fire Control
Name
WS-3
Computerized FCS
Yes
Inertial Navigation System
Yes
Direct Fire
Yes
Indirect Fire
INA
Collimator
INA
Position Location System
Yes
Hydraulic Stabilisers
4 (two on each side)
Preparation Time
less than 7 min
Navigation Controller
Yes
Antenna
GNSS
Amplifier
Low Noise
Actuator System
Yes
Onboard Battery
Yes
Power Distributor
Available
Onboard Cable and Flight Control Software
Available
Protection
Armor
No Armor Protection m
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
W
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
11.63 kg
Operators (1)
China
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