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
| Type | Artillery System |
| Origin | China |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Introduced | 2012 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 85 km/h |
| Range | 70 km |
| Crew | 3 |
| Weight | 25 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.
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