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PCH-191 Chinese Modular Long-Range Rocket Launcher

PCH-191

Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
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PCH-191 Chinese Modular Long-Range Rocket Launcher
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Basic Information
Name
PCH-191 Chinese Modular Long-Range Rocket Launcher
Designation
PCH-191
Alternate Designation
PCH-191
Equipment Type
Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Date of Introduction
2019
Description

The PCH-191 Chinese Modular Long-Range Rocket Launcher represents a marked improvement in mobility, firepower speed, and munitions range over the now 20-year-old PHL-03, making it the PLAA’s most effective cross-strait firepower system. The mobility of the PCH-191 allows theater and corps-level commanders to maneuver PCH-191 units to various firing locations without the need to transport the systems via train. With its modular pod design, the PCH-191 can load two pods with different size ammunition types to enable it to strike multiple targets in one volley. The PLA views the PCH191 as the backbone of the Army’s long-range fire strike since it can be used to provide both precision fires for ground forces while also integrating with PLAN, PLAAF, and PLARF units as part of a joint fire strike.

Ground Specifications
Crew 4
Mobility Type Wheeled (8x8)
Main Weapon 300mm, 370mm, 380mm, 750mm rockets or missiles
Engine Diesel (517 hp)
Max Speed 75.0 km/h
Range 650.0 km
System
Alternative Designation PCH-191
Type Modular Long-Range Rocket Launcher
Manufacturer Norinco
Chassis WS2400 Chinese 8x8 Special Wheeled Chassis
Configuration 8x8
Crew 4 ea
Note A PCH-191 battalion includes a set of 12 launchers, 12 ammunition reload vehicles, ammunition support vehicles, a meteorological support vehicle, an air surveillance vehicle, maintenance vehicles, and various command vehicles.
Dimensions
Length 11.44 m
Width 3.05 m
Height 2.97 m
Weight, Combat 19 tons
Automotive
Engine Name INA
Engine Type Diesel
Engine Power 517 hp
Maximum Range 650 km
Maximum Speed 75 km/h
Amphibious No
Gradient 60%
Side Slope 30%
Vertical Step 0.5 m
Trench 2.5 m
Fording 1.2 m
Main Weapon System
Armament
Name INA
Type Rocket
Caliber The PCH-191 uses a dual-pod rocket system where each pod can be independently loaded with five 300mm rockets, four 370 mm rockets, or one 750 mm tactical missile or one 380 mm anti-ship cruise missile (ASCM) on a multi-purpose launch rack.
Reload Time Pods it can reload and be ready to fire in ten minutes.
Ammunition
BRC3 Cargo Rocket 300 mm; Unguided Rocket with a Maximum Range of 70 km and a Payload of 180 kg.
BRC4 Cargo Rocket 300 mm; Unguided Rocket with a Maximum Range of 130 km and a Payload of 180 kg.
BRE2 HE Rocket 300 mm; Unguided Rocket with a Maximum Range of 130 km and a Payload of 180 kg.
BRE3 HE (FD140A) Rocket 300 mm; Guided Rocket with a Maximum Range of 140 km and a Payload of 180 kg.
BRE6 HE (FD220) Rocket 370 mm; Guided Rocket with a Maximum Range of 220 km and a Payload of 180 kg.
BRE8 HE (FD280) Rocket 370 mm; Guided Rocket with a Maximum Range of 290 km and a Payload of 180 kg.
FD480 HE Tactical Rocket 750 mm; Guided Rocket with a Maximum Range of 480 km and a Payload of 480 kg.
TL-7B Anti-Ship Rocket 380 mm; Guided Rocket with a Maximum Range of 180 km and a Payload of 320 kg.
Protection
Armor INA
Applique Armor No
NBC Protection INA
Smoke Equipment No
Image Sources
Notes https://thaimilitaryandasianregion.wordpress.com/2017/01/13/cj-10-long-sword-dh-10-land-attack-cruise-missile/; https://www.armedconflicts.com/Wanshan-WS2400-t40000; https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Chinese_8x8_military_truck.jpg;
Details
Country of Origin China
Category Super-Heavy Rocket Systems (more than 200 km)
Land > Artillery > Super-Heavy Rocket Systems (more than 200 km)
Filter Label
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Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
11.44 m
Width
3.05 m
Height
2.97 m
Weight
19000 kg
Operators (1)
China
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