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AR3 MLRS


 
 
AR3 370 mm MRLS Multiple rocket launcher system
 
 
 
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Description 
The AR3 is a new MRLS Multiple rocket launcher system presented for the first time during the International Defence Exhibition IDEX 2011. The AR3 370mm Multiple Launcher Rocket System (MLRS) is a long range suppressing weapon system developed and manufactured by NORINCO. The weapon system adopts an integralized platform, container-launcher box, and integrated missile launch control system etc. advanced technology, capable of launching guided rockets of calibre 370 mm and maximum range over 220 km and simplified control rockets and guided rockets of calibre 300 mm and maximum range over 130 km. It is characterized by long range, wide fire coverage, combination of pinpoint attack and area fire, rapid launch and maneuver, and convenient to be used in the field, etc.
 
Variants :
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Technical Data 
 
Armament
The AR3 is equipped at the rear of the chassis with two pods each of four 370 mm rockets. These are reloaded as two complete box-shaped pods. Rockets are factory-fitted inside these pods. The AR3 370 mm can fire both 370 mm and 300 mm rockets by using launching-transporting container system. In 300 mm configuration, the rear of the chassis is equipped with two range of five 300 mm rockets launcher. The AR3 can use various types of ammunition, as BRC3, BRC4 (cargo rocket), BRE 2 (HE rocket), BRE3 and BRE6 (guided rocket). With guided rockets and simple controlled rockets, the AR3 MRLS features long range, high firing accuracy, great battlefield coverage, mass and violent firepower, high lethality ammunition, as well as highly automatic operation, short fire reaction time, high mobility and high survivability.
Truck
The NORINCO AR3 multiple rocket launcher system has a four door fully enclosed air conditioned cab at the front with an additional fully enclosed crew cab to the immediate rear with the system normally being operated by a crew of four.
Propulsion
Launcher vehicle of this multiple launch rocket system is based on a 8x8 heavy high mobility truck chassis. The chassis is the same as for the AR1A.
Combat use
The AR3 370 mm / 300 mm MLRS can execute fire missions normally by battalion or battery as its basic firing unit, yet it can also execute fire mission autonomously by single launcher. With advanced meteorological survey system, command & control system and support system, effective fire assault and neutralization of various ground targets can be implemented.
 
Specifications
 
Armament
4 + 4 rockets of 370 mm or 5 + 5 of 300 mm
rocket
Country user
China
Company Designer
NORINCO China North Industries Corp.
Accessories
NB protection system, firing control system, night vision, GPS System, air conditioning, tyre inflation system
Crew
4
Armor
No armor
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Weight
45,000 kg
Speed
60 km/hr on road
Range
650 km
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Dimensions
Lenght, ? m; Width, ? m; Height, ? m
 
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AR3 370mm MRLS multiple rocket launcher system data sheet specifications information description intelligence pictures photos images PLA China Chinese army identification defense industry Norinco video
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