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| Description |
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Ray-Ting 2000 or RT-2000 AMLRS developed by C.S.I.S.T. is an accurate Artillery Multiple Launch Rocket System designed to fire against amphibious assault and to enhance the firepower of conventional tube artillery. There are three kinds of Ray-Ting 2000 rockets with their maximum range. Ray-Ting 2000 launcher with self-reload crane is mounted on a high mobility 8X8 cargo truck. The design of sealed rocket pod reduces the reloading time and process remarkably. Such design also lowers the maintenance requirement and eases stockpile. Ray-Ting 2000 launcher is equipped with fully automatic fire control system, elevation and azimuth driven systems, and position and direction determining system. Ray-Ting 2000 systems is one of the most powerful artillery multiple launch rocket system in the world. The main role of the RT2000 is costal defense. It is intended to neutralize enemy amphibious craft with troops and equipment before reaching the beach.
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Variants :
No variants at this time.
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| Armament |
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Mounted on the rear of the chassis is the powered launcher that can be fitted with pods of unguided surface-to-surface rockets that are aimed and fired with the crew remaining in the forward control cab. Three types of launcher units can be mounted to the back side of the chassis, 117 mm with 60 rockets, 180 mm with 27 rockets, and 230 mm with 12 rockets.
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| Munitions |
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The RT2000 uses three types of rockets: Mk15, Mk30 and Mk45. The mark number of each rocket type indicates the maximum range in kilometers. The RT-2000 can use 60 Mk15 117-mm rockets. It is the same rocket used with the Kung Feng 6A launcher. The Mk30 180-mm rocket is larger and launcher can hold 27 of them. The Mk45 is a 230-mm rocket and has a range of 45 km. It is claimed that a full salvo of the Mk45 rockets covers area of 200 000 m², destroying all small landing craft and damaging larger ones. The RT-2000 can hold 12 of the Mk45 rockets. The Mk30 and Mk45 can utilize high explosive or cluster warheads. It is worth mentioning that the RT-2000 can fire while moving.
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| Truck carrier |
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The first variant of the RT-2000 was based on the American Oshkosh Defense M977 HEMTT truck. The truck is powered by the Detroit Diesel 8V92TA engine, developing 450 horsepower. The latest production system is mounted on an 8x8 MAN military truck.
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| Accessories |
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Mounted in the fully enclosed forward control cab is the fire-control panel which allows the crew to aim and fire the rockets with key elements of the system including the electronic unit, position and attitude determining system, controller box, servo motors, amplifier and the communications processor.
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| Specifications |
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Armament
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MK 15 rocket 117 mm with 60 rockets
Mk 30 rocket 180 mm with 27 rockets
Mk 45 rocket 230 mm with 12 rockets
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Country users
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Taiwan
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Country Producer
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Taiwan
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Accessories
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Computer and fire control.
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Crew
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3 soldiers
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Firing Range (Max.)
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(MK 15 rocket) 15,000 m
(MK 30 rocket) 30,000 m
(MK 45 rocket) 45,000 m
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Truck
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8x8 MAN military truck
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Weight
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Speed Truck
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100 km/h
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Range Truck
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450 km
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Armor
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No armor protection
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Engine truck
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Detroit Diesel 8V92TA
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