K136 Kooryong South Korean 130mm Multiple Rocket Launcher
K136 Kooryong
Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
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Basic Information
Name
K136 Kooryong South Korean 130mm Multiple Rocket Launcher
Designation
K136 Kooryong
Alternate Designation
K136 Kooryong
Equipment Type
Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1981
Description
The K136 Kooryong is a South Korean rocket artillery system that was deployed in 1986. The multiple rocket launcher has 36 tubes and fires 130mm(K30, 기본형), 131mm(K33, 개량형) rockets. Payload is conventional High explosive and pre-fragmented HE, containing 16 000 steel balls at a range of 22 or 30 km. Launcher is carried on a KM809A1 6x6 truck. About 150 units were built.
Ground Specifications
Crew
4
Engine
Diesel (236 hp)
Active Protection
None
System
Alternative Designation
K136 Kooryong
Type
Multiple Rocket Launcher (MRL)
Family
INA
Crew
4 ea
Chassis
This multiple launch rocket system is mounted on KM809A1 6x6 truck chassis.
Displacement Time
Less than 5 min
Emplacement Time
Less than 5 min
Reload Time
Less than 10 min
Dimensions
Length
7.7 m
Width
2.5 m
Height
2.9 m
Weight, Combat
16.4 tons
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
236 hp
Cruising Range
550 km
Speed, Maximum Road
80 km/h km/h
Speed, Average Cross
INA
Gradient
60%
Side Slope
30%
Vertical Step
0.6 m
Trench
1 m
Fording
0.8 m
Main Weapon System
System
Name
K136 Kooryong
Type
Multiple Rocket Launcher
Caliber
130 mm
Number of Cells
36
Elevation
0/+55 deg
Traverse
240 deg
Maximum Range
36 km
Ammunition (Option 1)
Name
K30
Type
Rocket
Caliber
130 mm
Length
2.4 m
Weight
k4 kg
Warhead
There are two types of warheads - conventional HE and pre-fragmented HE, containing 16 000 steel balls.
Maximum Range
23 km
Basic Load
36 rounds
Ammunition Truck
Reload rockets are carried by escorting KM813A1 6x6 resupply truck, which carries 72 rockets.
Ammunition (Option 2)
Name
k33
Type
Rocket
Caliber
130 mm
Length
2.53 m
Weight
64 kg
Warhead
There are two types of warheads - conventional HE and pre-fragmented HE, containing 16 000 steel balls.
Maximum Range
36 km
Basic Load
36 rounds
Fire Control
Name
INA
Computerized FCS
A fire control center is based on a 4x4 chassis. It is used for enhanced fire accuracy.
Direct Fire
Yes
Indirect Fire
Yes
Protection
Hull Armor
Protection from small arms fire and shell splinters.
Applique Armor
INA
Explosive Reactive Armor
No
Active Protection System
No
NBC Protection
INA
Smoke Equipment
INA
Details
Country of Origin
South Korea
Category
Rocket Artillery Systems
Land > Artillery > Rocket Artillery Systems
Filter Label
K
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
7.7 m
Width
2.5 m
Height
2.9 m
Weight
16400 kg
Operators (3)
South Korea
Egypt
Philippines
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