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Type 79 Chinese 305mm Anti-Tank Mine Laying Multiple Rocket Launcher

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Modular Pack Mine System (MOPMS)
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Type 79 Chinese 305mm Anti-Tank Mine Laying Multiple Rocket Launcher
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Basic Information
Name
Type 79 Chinese 305mm Anti-Tank Mine Laying Multiple Rocket Launcher
Designation
NA
Alternate Designation
NA
Equipment Type
Modular Pack Mine System (MOPMS)
Manufacturer
NORINCO began the project. It is unknown who completed the project
Date of Introduction
1984
Description

The Type 79 mine-laying rocket system, consisted of a tubular, welded steel launcher assembly frame mounted on the bed of a CA-30A 6 x 6 truck. The eight-round launcher could traverse 95 degrees left and 45 degrees right, with an elevation ranging from +4 degrees to +50 degrees. The sighting system was located on the left side of the launcher. Each rocket shell carried 10 Type 69 plastic anti-tank mines. A typical battery of four launchers was capable of laying down a minefield measuring 650m x 350m. Production of the missile and truck chassis has been completed. The missile production was started by Norinco, but finished by another company, presumably Chinese. The system is no longer reported in service with the People's Liberation Army (PLA). Ref; Military Periscope, July 2014.

Ground Specifications
Engine 5.5 liter diesel, 16 cylinder (95 hp)
Active Protection None
System
Alternative Designation NA
Type MRL Anti-Tank Mine Layer
Manufacturer NORINCO began the project. It is unknown who completed the project.
Crew INA
Passenger Capacity NA
Maximum Effective Range 2,600 m
Doctrinal Employment Consideration Each Type 79 is deployed with 3 others to form a firing battery
Prime Mover CA-30A, 6x6 truck
Weather Considerations Can be used in temperatures from -40 degrees to +40 degrees Celsius
Mine Laying System
Type Multiple-Rocket Launcher
Caliber 305 mm
Number of Rockers per Salvo 8
Rail System Welded tubular steel launcher assembly frame
Reloading System INA
Mines per Rocket 10 (Type 69 plastic AT mines)
Maximum Area Covered by Full Battery Salvo 600m x 350m
Time Required to Launch a Full Salvo 14 sec
Elevation Range of Launcher +4 - +50 degrees
Traverse Range 95 degrees left and 45 degrees right
Muzzle Velocity 185 m/s
Dimensions
Length 6.44 m
Width 2.27 m
Height 2.93 m
Weight, Combat Approximately 8,780kg
Automotive
Engine Name Jiefang 120
Engine Type 5.5 liter diesel, 16 cylinder
Engine Power 95 hp
Speed, Maximum Road 40 km/h
Rockets
Type 79 Mine Laying Rocket
Caliber 305 mm
Range 2,600 m
Propellant Solid
Mine Payload 10 (Type 69 plastic AT mines)
Rocket Weight with Motor 233kg
Fire Control
Guidance Rockets have no guidance system
Protection
Cab Steel blast shutters over the cab windows
Armor No
Applique Armor No
Active Protection System No
Mine Clearing No
Self-Entrenching Blade No
NBC Protection INA
Smoke Equipment No
Image Sources
Notes http://www.army-guide.com/eng/product4677.html;
Details
Country of Origin China
Category Rocket Artillery Systems
Land > Artillery > Rocket Artillery Systems
Filter Label
T
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
6.44 m
Width
2.27 m
Height
2.93 m
Weight
8780 kg
Operators (1)
China
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