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220mm 18 SR5

Artillery Systemconfirmed

The Norinco SR5 is a modular multiple rocket launcher system developed by China North Industries Corporation (Norinco). It is designed to fire various calibers of rockets, including 122mm and 220mm, from interchangeable launch pods.

Specifications

TypeArtillery System
OriginChina
ManufacturerNorinco
Introduced2012
StatusIn service
Speed85 km/h
Range70 km
Crew3
Weight25 t

History

Developed by Norinco in the early 2010s and first unveiled in 2012, the SR5 system was created to provide international buyers with a highly automated, cost-effective alternative to Western modular rocket launchers like the M142 HIMARS. It entered active service with export customers around 2013, utilizing 220mm King Dragon 60 terminal-guided rockets to achieve precision-strike capabilities at ranges up to 70 kilometers. The system has since been adopted by several nations, including Algeria, Bahrain, and Venezuela, where it serves as a key asset for national defense and artillery modernization. Today, the SR5 remains in active production and is highly regarded for pioneering the integration of multi-caliber capabilities and self-loading systems on a single tactical chassis.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
China510+confirmed
Egypt18confirmed

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