Pakistan to Produce A100 MLRS

[Imran Khan]

congs now make 3000 systems by own and keep them for a day when we need rain of ammo hahhahhaha great news.

 

[ironman]

Pakistan is license producing the latest variant of the A-100, ie AR1A also known as A-100E. With a re-arranged rocket tubes and extended range rockets when comparing with A-100, maximum attacking range is 120km and minimum 20km.

AR1A Multiple Launch Rocket System | Military-Today.com

 

[Patriot]

Awesome! It's equivalent of F16's for Army!!Will provide massive fire power to soldiers.

 

[Super Falcon]

more powerfull waepon than pakistan army ever felt i think nothing comes close to this weapon when we talk about the power punch of army to enemy

 

[fatman17]

another option or same system?

ASIA PACIFIC
Date Posted: 21-Oct-2010

Jane's Defence Weekly


China reveals longer range WM-120 rocket system

Christopher F Foss JDW Jane's Land Consultant - London

China's North Industries Corporation ( NORINCO) is marketing a new version of its WM-80 273 mm (8-round) multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) called the WM-120. The WM-120 fires guided 273 mm solid propellant rockets to a maximum quoted range of 120 km with a claimed circular error of probability (CEP) of about 50 m. The minimum range is quoted as 34 km.

The powered launcher is mounted on the rear of the TA-580 8x8 cross-country truck chassis. It has a traverse of 20 degrees left and right with elevation limits from +20 to +60 degrees. Two hydraulically-operated stabilisers are lowered to the ground either side of the launcher to provide a more stable firing platform.

Details of the WM-120 rockets' guidance system have not been revealed, but it is probably an inertial navigation system plus global position system (GPS+INS), which has also been used on other recently developed Chinese surface-to-surface rockets.

The WM-120's significant increase in accuracy would lead to a significant reduction in logistic support. Its increased range, compared with the earlier system, is probably obtained by increasing the amount of propellant. The 273 mm rockets are in pods of four; once fired, the platform normally deploys to a re-load area to avoid counter-battery fire.

According to NORINCO, it takes only five minutes to activate and launch the rockets and eight minutes to load the launcher with two pods of new rockets as the transloader vehicle is fitted with a hydraulic crane. The complete WM-120 launcher is quoted as having a combat weight of 36.5 tonnes, a maximum road speed of 70 km/h and a cruising range of up to 400 km.

The launcher is being marketed as part of a complete rocket system that consists of four main subsystems:

- The firepower element consisting of the rocket launcher and transloader based on the same 8x8 cross-country chassis, which is provided with a fully enclosed four-person cab;

- The fire command-and-control system, including a battalion command vehicle and meteorological radar.

- The reconnaissance system, including a ground-based reconnaissance vehicle and an unmanned aerial vehicle to detect targets at longer range; and

- The technological service system, including a mechanical and electronic maintenance vehicle.

The WM-80 had eight rockets in two pods of four with a maximum stated range of 80 km. The rockets could be fitted with various types of warhead, including high explosive (HE), high explosive incendiary (HEI) and cargo carrying sub-munitions.

As far as it is known, the WM-80 was never fielded by the People's Liberation Army, although Armenia took delivery of four units as far back as 1999.

The latest WM-120 273 mm (8-round) MLRS deployed in firing position with launcher elevated but without windows covered by their protective shutters.

 

[mughaljee]

^ thanks for update.

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

well can some one have any update about the numbers

 

[bubble123]

ya what's the number game of this awesome system.

 

[StormShadow]

Congrats for an awesome weapon. A GPS guided rocket is deadly and pain in the @s$ for any army!!

yes if pakistan can get more than 200 trucks fully loaded in indian border i think indian army cannot move an inch too becoz our system can have more range than indian smerch and indian only have 50 of these so their fire power would be limited and less in range too so if our launchers range come to indian smeerch can be destroyed from our A 100 too

Regarding the bold part I guess you must start reading about the Pinaka MBRL which India produces. It's range is increasing from 40 kms to 120 kms. And yes..it's gps guided too.

What-more..Israel is also helping us to develop that rocket by making it more lethal. A quote from wiki to help you.

The Pinaka is in the process of further improvement. Israel Military Industries teamed up with DRDO to implement its Trajectory Correction System (TCS) on the Pinaka, for further improvement of its CEP. This has been trialled and has shown excellent results. The rockets can also be guided by GPS to improve their accuracy. A wraparound microstrip antenna has been developed by DRDO for this system.

While the Pinaka will not be developed further into a larger system, its success and the experience gained from the program has led the ARDE and its partner organizations, to launch a project to develop a long range MBRL in the class of the Smerch MBRL. A 7.2-metre rocket for the Pinaka MBRL, which can reach a distance of 120 km and carry a 250 kg payload. These new rockets can be fired in 44 seconds, have a maximum speed of mach 4.7, rise to an altitude of 40 km before hitting its target at mach 1.8 and can destroy an area of 3.9 km2. Integrating UAV with the Pinaka is also in the pipeline, as DRDO intends to install guidance systems on these rockets to increase their accuracy. Sagem completed delivery of its Sigma 30 laser-gyro artillery navigation and pointing system to be equipped with the Pinaka multiple launch rocket system in June 2010. The Sigma 30 artillery navigation and pointing system is designed for high-precision firing at short notice. Development and trials will continue and the rocket is expected to enter user trial by 2012.

Pinaka Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

Congrats for an awesome weapon. A GPS guided rocket is deadly and pain in the @s$ for any army!!


Regarding the bold part I guess you must start reading about the Pinaka MBRL which India produces. It's range is increasing from 40 kms to 120 kms. And yes..it's gps guided too.

What-more..Israel is also helping us to develop that rocket by making it more lethal. A quote from wiki to help you.

The Pinaka is in the process of further improvement. Israel Military Industries teamed up with DRDO to implement its Trajectory Correction System (TCS) on the Pinaka, for further improvement of its CEP. This has been trialled and has shown excellent results. The rockets can also be guided by GPS to improve their accuracy. A wraparound microstrip antenna has been developed by DRDO for this system.

While the Pinaka will not be developed further into a larger system, its success and the experience gained from the program has led the ARDE and its partner organizations, to launch a project to develop a long range MBRL in the class of the Smerch MBRL. A 7.2-metre rocket for the Pinaka MBRL, which can reach a distance of 120 km and carry a 250 kg payload. These new rockets can be fired in 44 seconds, have a maximum speed of mach 4.7, rise to an altitude of 40 km before hitting its target at mach 1.8 and can destroy an area of 3.9 km2. Integrating UAV with the Pinaka is also in the pipeline, as DRDO intends to install guidance systems on these rockets to increase their accuracy. Sagem completed delivery of its Sigma 30 laser-gyro artillery navigation and pointing system to be equipped with the Pinaka multiple launch rocket system in June 2010. The Sigma 30 artillery navigation and pointing system is designed for high-precision firing at short notice. Development and trials will continue and the rocket is expected to enter user trial by 2012.

Pinaka Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

first u have to see the date of the super falcons post it is nearly an year old

 

[Donatello]

another option or same system?

ASIA PACIFIC
Date Posted: 21-Oct-2010

Jane's Defence Weekly


China reveals longer range WM-120 rocket system

Christopher F Foss JDW Jane's Land Consultant - London

China's North Industries Corporation ( NORINCO) is marketing a new version of its WM-80 273 mm (8-round) multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) called the WM-120. The WM-120 fires guided 273 mm solid propellant rockets to a maximum quoted range of 120 km with a claimed circular error of probability (CEP) of about 50 m. The minimum range is quoted as 34 km.

The powered launcher is mounted on the rear of the TA-580 8x8 cross-country truck chassis. It has a traverse of 20 degrees left and right with elevation limits from +20 to +60 degrees. Two hydraulically-operated stabilisers are lowered to the ground either side of the launcher to provide a more stable firing platform.

Details of the WM-120 rockets' guidance system have not been revealed, but it is probably an inertial navigation system plus global position system (GPS+INS), which has also been used on other recently developed Chinese surface-to-surface rockets.

The WM-120's significant increase in accuracy would lead to a significant reduction in logistic support. Its increased range, compared with the earlier system, is probably obtained by increasing the amount of propellant. The 273 mm rockets are in pods of four; once fired, the platform normally deploys to a re-load area to avoid counter-battery fire.

According to NORINCO, it takes only five minutes to activate and launch the rockets and eight minutes to load the launcher with two pods of new rockets as the transloader vehicle is fitted with a hydraulic crane. The complete WM-120 launcher is quoted as having a combat weight of 36.5 tonnes, a maximum road speed of 70 km/h and a cruising range of up to 400 km.

The launcher is being marketed as part of a complete rocket system that consists of four main subsystems:

- The firepower element consisting of the rocket launcher and transloader based on the same 8x8 cross-country chassis, which is provided with a fully enclosed four-person cab;

- The fire command-and-control system, including a battalion command vehicle and meteorological radar.

- The reconnaissance system, including a ground-based reconnaissance vehicle and an unmanned aerial vehicle to detect targets at longer range; and

- The technological service system, including a mechanical and electronic maintenance vehicle.

The WM-80 had eight rockets in two pods of four with a maximum stated range of 80 km. The rockets could be fitted with various types of warhead, including high explosive (HE), high explosive incendiary (HEI) and cargo carrying sub-munitions.

As far as it is known, the WM-80 was never fielded by the People's Liberation Army, although Armenia took delivery of four units as far back as 1999.

The latest WM-120 273 mm (8-round) MLRS deployed in firing position with launcher elevated but without windows covered by their protective shutters.

meteorological radar......looooooooooolz....i hope they can predict the rains on time now....

 

[evldth]

Nice job if we are going to produce them ourselves...

 

[Cool_Soldier]

Good Job that what we waiting for to produce in house in reasonable quantity with great quality.
I guess, Pakistan imported last time 36 system of A-100.This weapon system will boost Pak army's artillery fire power.

 

[bubble123]

Congrats for an awesome weapon. A GPS guided rocket is deadly and pain in the @s$ for any army!!


Regarding the bold part I guess you must start reading about the Pinaka MBRL which India produces. It's range is increasing from 40 kms to 120 kms. And yes..it's gps guided too.

What-more..Israel is also helping us to develop that rocket by making it more lethal. A quote from wiki to help you.

The Pinaka is in the process of further improvement. Israel Military Industries teamed up with DRDO to implement its Trajectory Correction System (TCS) on the Pinaka, for further improvement of its CEP. This has been trialled and has shown excellent results. The rockets can also be guided by GPS to improve their accuracy. A wraparound microstrip antenna has been developed by DRDO for this system.

While the Pinaka will not be developed further into a larger system, its success and the experience gained from the program has led the ARDE and its partner organizations, to launch a project to develop a long range MBRL in the class of the Smerch MBRL. A 7.2-metre rocket for the Pinaka MBRL, which can reach a distance of 120 km and carry a 250 kg payload. These new rockets can be fired in 44 seconds, have a maximum speed of mach 4.7, rise to an altitude of 40 km before hitting its target at mach 1.8 and can destroy an area of 3.9 km2. Integrating UAV with the Pinaka is also in the pipeline, as DRDO intends to install guidance systems on these rockets to increase their accuracy. Sagem completed delivery of its Sigma 30 laser-gyro artillery navigation and pointing system to be equipped with the Pinaka multiple launch rocket system in June 2010. The Sigma 30 artillery navigation and pointing system is designed for high-precision firing at short notice. Development and trials will continue and the rocket is expected to enter user trial by 2012.

Pinaka Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Do not mean to troll but the cost of Israeli systems is well.......

This stuff is mass produced and hence must be cheap. Not everywhere quality is necessary sometimes numbers also matter.

 

[StormShadow]

Do not mean to troll but the cost of Israeli systems is well.......

This stuff is mass produced and hence must be cheap. Not everywhere quality is necessary sometimes numbers also matter.

Troll? Me? If I wanted to troll, I would have done it when you quoted my post for the first time. I have only replied to another member's post. And BTW you opine that Israeli systems are costly? Well some are a bit but they are worth buying and some are not. Eg: Mirage upgrade for IAF. And yeah...you are right. Numbers also matter...that's why India is also mass producing MBRLs.