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WS-3 MLRS

 
WS-3 400mm High-Precision Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System
MGLRS
 
 
 
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WS-3 400mm Guided MLRS MGLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System data sheet specifications pictures information description intelligence photos images video identification tracked armoured vehicle China army defense industry military technology Poly Technologies
 
Description
The WS-3 is a Chinese-made 400mm high-precision guided MLRS / MGLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) designed and manufactured by Poly Technologies, based in Beijing, China. The WS-3 was unveiled during the Zhuhai Air Show in 2008. The WS-3 MGLRS is equipped with a GPS/INS integrated navigation system and a full range of control equipment to improve the firing accuracy. The canister-launcher system is mounted on a high-mobile cross-country truck chassis with multiple functions of storage, transport, and launch. The control system of the WS-3 is composed of a navigation controller, GNSS antenna, low noise amplifier, actuator system, onboard battery, power distributor, onboard cable, and flight control software. The WS-2 artillery system has a preparation time of less than 7 minutes
 
Variants
- WS-1: 100 km of maximum range
- WS-1B: 180 km of maximum range
- WS-2: Guided MLRS with a range from 70 - 200 km.
- WS-2B: Upgraded version with long-range capacity
- WS-2C: Upgraded version with GPS guidance and 350 km range
- WS-2D: Upgraded version with GPS guidance and 400 km range and ability to launch lethal unmanned aerial vehicles
- WS-3A: Upgraded version of WS-3 with GPS/GLONASS
 
Technical Data
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Armament
The rocket launcher system is mounted at the rear of a 6x6 truck chassis with three tubes in two lines. The six-round launcher is mounted at the rear of the chassis with an elevation range. Manual controls are also provided. In the firing position, four stabilizers are lowered to the ground hydraulically to provide a more suitable firing platform. One of these is mounted on either side to the immediate rear of the cab with the other two stabilizers mounted at the very rear of the chassis.
Rockets
The 400 mm guided rocket of WS-3 MGLRS has a simple inertial guidance system, but can also use an indigenous combined navigation system. The control system applies GNSS/SINS integrated navigation system and whole-course control technology to carry through altitude control, so the rocket can fly stably and hit target with high precision. The WS3 with INS guidance has a maximum range of 200 km, a CEP (Circular Error Probable) 300m. When using INS plus GPS guidance, the CEP is improved to 50m. The firing range of the rocket is from 70 to 200 km. The rocket can be equipped with various ranges of warheads such as lethal blasting, cluster, fuel-air explosive, and blasting-burning. The WS-3 rocket is 7.15 m long, with a weight of 1,282 kg and a warhead of 200 kg. Rockets can be launched in single or salvo modes with a firing interval of around 6 sec.
Mobility
The WS-3 MGLRS is based on the Chinese TAS-5450A truck chassis. The TAS5450A 8x8 25-ton truck offers good cross-country mobility. The truck is motorized with an air-cooled diesel engine. The WS-2 TEL (Transporter Erector Launcher) vehicle is usually supported by a reloading vehicle, which is fitted with a crane and carries reload containers with rockets. The WS-3 truck can run at a maximum road speed of 80 km with a maximum cruising range of 800 km.
Combat use
Typical configuration for one MLRS WS-3 battery is as follows:
- 1 command vehicle
- 6 Transporter erector launcher vehicles.
- 6 loading and transportation vehicles
 
Specifications
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Armament
6 launch tubes 400 mm calibre
Country users
China
Crew
3 soldiers
Accessories
Digital firing computer system, integrated navigation system for the rocket
Weight rocket
1,282 kg
Firing Range
70 - 200 km high accuracy
Truck
Taian TAS-5450 8x8
Weight vehicle
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Speed Truck
80 km/h
Range Truck
600 km
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Armor
No armor protection
Engine truck
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WS-3 400mm Guided MLRS MGLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System data sheet specifications pictures information description intelligence photos images video identification tracked armoured vehicle China army defense industry military technology Poly Technologies
WS-3 400mm Guided MLRS MGLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System data sheet specifications pictures information description intelligence photos images video identification tracked armoured vehicle China army defense industry military technology Poly Technologies
   
WS-3 400mm Guided MLRS MGLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System data sheet specifications pictures information description intelligence photos images video identification tracked armoured vehicle China army defense industry military technology Poly Technologies WS-3 400mm Guided MLRS MGLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System data sheet specifications pictures information description intelligence photos images video identification tracked armoured vehicle China army defense industry military technology Poly Technologies
 
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