DZG-141 Chinese Rocket Launcher
DZG-141
Rocket Launcher
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Basic Information
Name
DZG-141 Chinese Rocket Launcher
Designation
DZG-141
Alternate Designation
DZG-141
Equipment Type
Rocket Launcher
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Date of Introduction
2010
Description
The DZG-141 Chinese Rocket Launcher is a further development of the PF11 weapon. Owing to its designation, it is believed that the DZG141's rocket is fitted with a HEAT-Multipurpose (HEAT-MP) warhead. Its export designation is BKM6.
Variant
BKM6
Export Version
System
Alternate Designation
DZG-141
Type
Rocket Launcher
Caliber
93 mm
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Launcher
The glass fibre-reinforced plastic tube has covers at both ends, which are ejected on firing. The folding optical sight is mounted on the left-hand side. The firing mechanism is mounted on the right-hand side of the tube. Launching is from over the shoulder using a folding pistol grip and trigger assembly together with a forward grip under the muzzle. A set of lugs is present at the front and rear of the tube on the right-hand side. These are used to pin two launch tubes together and be carried as a backpack using the slings of each tube. Insulating foam pads are mounted to the underside of the launch tube, both fore and aft of the pistol grip. Once fired the launcher tube is discarded.
Firing mechanism
The firing mechanism is mounted on the left-hand side of the launch tube and consists of three main assemblies: The trigger mechanism at the front, the percussion cap housing at the rear, and the striker tube, connecting both assemblies. The front assembly consists of the trigger housing, trigger and trigger sear, striker rod head, main spring, pistol grip spring, and safety. The striker tube houses the main body of the striker rod. The rear assembly houses the percussion cap. The safety consists of a metal shroud, which when in the safe position, sits over the trigger, preventing its use. To disengage the safety, the index finger is used to rotate it 90° counter-clockwise, leaving the trigger exposed inside the trigger guard.
Muzzle Velocity
INA
Maximum Firing Range
1,000 m
Effective Firing Range
600 m
Minimum Firing Range
50 m
Sighting System
The launch tube is fitted with a simple, folding optical sight. The graticule on the sight features hold-over points for different ranges and a stadia metric rangefinder.
Dimensions
Length
920 mm
Caliber
93 mm
Weight
8 kg
Ammunition
Type
Rocket
Caliber
93 mm
Warhead
HEAT-MP
Penetration
50 mm/ 60º
Anti-Personnel Radius
less than 15 m
Note
The 93 mm rocket is thought to be fitted with a HEAT-MP warhead. This warhead has an estimated penetration capability of 50 mm of rolled homogenous armor (RHA) equivalent at 60°; as well as a lethal radius of 15 mm, likely from preformed fragments as well as the naturally fragmenting casing of the projectile.
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Rocket Launchers
Land > Infantry Weapons > Rocket Launchers
Filter Label
D
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
0.92 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
8 kg
Operators (1)
China
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