New 40-Tube Self-Propelled 40x122mm Multiple Launch Rocket System of the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA)

On Air China Central Television showed footage of recent military exercises. In military maneuvers take part new and modernized tanks, wheeled armored personnel carriers, attack helicopters and new tracked 122 mm multiple rocket launchers. First information about these systems appeared in early 2012. Then on Internet forums have pictures of the first prototype of the new system MLRS.

About the new complex is still not known exactly. As expected, the new missile systems designed for export. But the footage of military maneuvers, demonstrated that MRLS was accepted into service the Army of China and is already being supplied to the troops. Structurally fighting machine consists of two 20-tube package mounted on the platform of an artillery unit, located between the cab of the vehicle. Supposedly designed for firing rockets 122mm. Cabin crew have reservations, providing protection against small tools and debris.