Bangladesh Army

[Areesh]

There are reports that Pakistan may possess a further development of this 300mm Chinese MLRS system (AR1A locally or A100 for export with 10 tubes). See last image below. One battalion may be in service already and Pakistan may also possess ToT for local production.

Yup we have A100 MBRL.

 

[bangali nazi]

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i think we bought it from black market

 

[Bilal9]

Yup we have A100 MBRL.

Can you confirm local production as well? Thanks.

I am frankly surprised we have not purchased any 300mm calibre MLRS. Myanmar and India have multiple battalions of these systems. They are low cost and effective artillery systems, especially if equipped with HEAT and multiple-bomblet warheads.

 

[Bilal9]

Let's look at some possible ToT candidates for 300mm MLRS for Bangladesh Army (in addtion to A100 MLRS/MBRL sold to Pakistan).

Two derivatives (locally produced with ToT) of the Chinese common WS-1 300 mm MLRS are the Turkish T-300 Kasirga made by Roketsan and the DTI-1 and DTI-1G produced by the Royal Thai Army itself.

Multiple launch rocket systems T-300 «Kasirga»

Since the beginning of the 90s, Turkey was in talks with a number of countries, including France, Israel and China, regarding the transfer of missile technology and co-production proposals.

The Chinese proposal was considered to be the best both in terms of financial issues, and in terms of solving technological problems.

As a result, in 1997 the Turkish company «Roketsan» signed an agreement with Chinese firm CPMIEC (Chinese Precision Machinery Import and Export Company) for the joint development and manufacture of analog Chinese MLRS WS-1B (Wei Shi -1) under the code «Kasirga» (Hurricane).

The first test launch of the prototype T-300 missiles made in Turkey occurred in 2000.

The 300-mm MLRS «Kasirga» - intends to destroy open group targets, manpower, light armored vehicles in operational and tactical depth of enemy concentrations in the distances ranges of 40 to 100 km.

Roketsan selected German truck company MAN As the mobile base system, an all-terrain platform with 6x6 wheel formula - with a carrying capacity of 10 tons.

Heavy Machine guns or 40-mm automatic grenade launchers can be mounted on the roof of the platform.

Typical battery MLRS T-300 «Kasirga» includes in its membership: Command-staff vehicle (fire control), 6-9 launchers (F-302T) for 4 launch tubes for rockets TR 300 (based on cross-country truck chassis MAN (6x6 ) capacity of 10 tons) and the same transport-loading vehicles.

Each 302 mm rocket has a length of 4.7 meters and a weight of approximately 524 kg. Missiles warheads include a high-explosive action 150 kg cluster munition containing 26,000 balls of steel, which ensures defeat a variety of purposes, such as strengthening, communications facilities and infrastructure, armored vehicles, and so on.

TR-300 has four fixed stabilizers set at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the rocket to provide rotary motion with a given speed. Rockets use composite solid propellants system(based on polybutadiene, HTPB).

Preparation time a launcher to fire is no more than 20 minutes.

A launcher is capable of firing without reloading 4th rockets as a singly or in salvo. Battery volley from 6-9 launchers provides guaranteed elimination of manpower within a radius of one kilometer.

Turkish battalions armed with 6 batteries T-300 «Kasirga» (80 CP) can utilize rockets of various calibers (other than ~300mm) and provide timely, accurate and effective fire support for infantry groups.

Specifications for MLRS rocket «Kasirga» T-300:
Wheel formula: 6x6;
Combat weight, 20 tons
PU Length : 9.20m
PU Width : 2.50m
PU Height : 3.10m
Stabilization: Hydraulic, 4-wheel counterbalanced;
Number of launching tubes: 4;
Diameter of launch tubes: 300 mm
Length of launch tubes: 5m
Starting interval, in : 6 seconds
Shooting angle, vertical: 0-60°deg.
Firing angle in azimuth: 30° deg.
Radius of defeat for manpower: 1000 m (Radius of guaranteed destruction: 70 m);
The maximum flight time to the target: 170 seconds

 

[Bilal9]

The Second 300mm MLRS we will look at is made by DTI (Defense Technology Institute) of Thailand with ToT from China.

DTI-1G guided MLRS
DTI-1G is the guided version and has a firing range of 150 km developed by Defense Technology Institute or DTI.

The DTI-1G uses Beidou Navigation System, according to the report. The satellite system can ensure an accuracy to within 50 meters of their target. (pantip.com)

Thailand has successfully tested its DTI-1G rocket. This rocket is an improved version with guidance. The DTI-1G is a multiple rocket launcher of Thai origin. The weapon is a derivative of Chinese WS-32 MLRS, which is again, a variant of the WS-1 300 mm MLRS.

DTI-1G integrates advanced guidance and control technology to increase the accuracy of rockets. The launcher system is mounted at the rear of a 8×8 truck chassis with four tubes. The DTI-1G has a firing range of 60 km. The latest variant has a reported range of 150 km possibly using multi-stage propellant packs.

 

[Areesh]

Can you confirm local production as well? Thanks.

I am frankly surprised we have not purchased any 300mm calibre MLRS. Myanmar and India have multiple battalions of these systems. They are low cost and effective artillery systems, especially if equipped with HEAT and multiple-bomblet warheads.

I don't think for now we are building these systems even though we would be inducting them in big numbers. We are right now producing rockets of these MBRLS right now.

BA should definitely look into this system. It is extremely effective, comes with a lot of fire power and China can offer them a good deal on it.

 

[~Phoenix~]

Some random images from Exercise Matri-Bhumi.
Image Courtesy : www.BDMilitary.com

T-69 GII main battle tanks of the enemy side,OPFOR ( note the yellow flags ) retreating after being showered at by BA Artillery.

BA troops engage the OPFOR soldiers ( in yellow ) as they sweep the battlefield clear of enemies.
( Note the destroyed enemy Type-69s which you saw in the earlier image )

B-52/K2 Self Propelled Howitzers showering salvos at the enemy side right before BA charged into the battle field.

VT-1A/MBT-2000 "Al Khalid" Main battle tanks of BA engaging OPFOR Type-69 GIIs head-to-head in the midst of the battlefield.

Army soldiers and other armor were waiting for the main battle tanks to give them clearance to charge into the battle field.

When they charged into the battlefield.

Kira.

 

[Nike]

The Second 300mm MLRS we will look at is made by DTI (Defense Technology Institute) of Thailand with ToT from China.

DTI-1G guided MLRS
DTI-1G is the guided version and has a firing range of 150 km developed by Defense Technology Institute or DTI.

The DTI-1G uses Beidou Navigation System, according to the report. The satellite system can ensure an accuracy to within 50 meters of their target. (pantip.com)

Thailand has successfully tested its DTI-1G rocket. This rocket is an improved version with guidance. The DTI-1G is a multiple rocket launcher of Thai origin. The weapon is a derivative of Chinese WS-32 MLRS, which is again, a variant of the WS-1 300 mm MLRS.

DTI-1G integrates advanced guidance and control technology to increase the accuracy of rockets. The launcher system is mounted at the rear of a 8×8 truck chassis with four tubes. The DTI-1G has a firing range of 60 km. The latest variant has a reported range of 150 km possibly using multi-stage propellant packs.

my country currently developing something in league of Frog and Scud D SRBM, 450 mm cal all the way to 750 mm cal. Joint project proposal between BD and Indonesia is surely interesting

 

[Bilal9]

my country currently developing something in league of Frog and Scud D SRBM, 450 mm cal all the way to 750 mm cal. Joint project proposal between BD and Indonesia is surely interesting

Any specs/images? Thanks in advance.

Does sound interesting.

Although - I'd find it a bit doubtful about such long range tactical projectile. For your country - there may be some use - but ours is a small area, and such offensive tactical weapons may alarm neighbors.

I am just thinking aloud about the use case scenario........

 

[Nike]

Any specs/images? Thanks in advance.

Does sound interesting.

Although - I'd find it a bit doubtful about such long range tactical projectile. For your country - there may be some use - but ours is a small area, and such offensive tactical weapons may alarm neighbors.

I am just thinking aloud about the use case scenario........

the pic, recent test had achieved 150 km range and around 300 meter CEP.

btw Indonesia had successfully induct indigenously developed 122 MLRS with range up to 40 km

our ambition is to built indigenous Medium Range SAM system, SRBM and AShM. So far we are getting the idea on how to develop ATGM and Shorad missile.

 

[~Phoenix~]

my country currently developing something in league of Frog and Scud D SRBM, 450 mm cal all the way to 750 mm cal. Joint project proposal between BD and Indonesia is surely interesting

700mm? Thats wayy too lethal!!!!

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

I don't think for now we are building these systems even though we would be inducting them in big numbers. We are right now producing rockets of these MBRLS right now.

BA should definitely look into this system. It is extremely effective, comes with a lot of fire power and China can offer them a good deal on it.

the pic, recent test had achieved 150 km range and around 300 meter CEP.

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btw Indonesia had successfully induct indigenously developed 122 MLRS with range up to 40 km

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our ambition is to built indigenous Medium Range SAM system, SRBM and AShM. So far we are getting the idea on how to develop ATGM and Shorad missile.

More like tactical battlefield missiles.. like ghaznavi,hatf-i,abdali etc between 180-350+kms..

@Bangladeshis ... u bought KRL-122s from Pak... the range and guidance upgrades is also available.. extending range of KRL to 45-50kms.

Yup we have A100 MBRL.

KRL-122

Range 45-50km

Can you confirm local production as well? Thanks.

I am frankly surprised we have not purchased any 300mm calibre MLRS. Myanmar and India have multiple battalions of these systems. They are low cost and effective artillery systems, especially if equipped with HEAT and multiple-bomblet warheads.

Nobody would.. although they built a factory/worshop for A-100s somewhere ..ive been there... they started with production of A-100 rockets/missiles and maintaince..

 

[Bilal9]

@Bangladeshis ... u bought KRL-122s from Pak... the range and guidance upgrades is also available.. extending range of KRL to 45-50kms.

Is the 45-50 km range available with 'Yarmuk' rockets?

Bangladesh also bought more recent 122mm (simple cascade inertial terminal) GUIDED ROCKET MLRS from China (WS-22). Those may have a similar or a bit shorter range (30 km) but uses GPS for guidance and accurate targeting.

This is from Global security site:

• The WS-22 is a 122 mm Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) is a guided version of 122 mm PR50 MLS with simple cascade inertial terminal guidance, with standard range of 20 to 30 km. WS-22 GMLRS is an advanced rocket system attack and suppress different targets like military base, airport, seaport, fleet, industrial zone and armored troop, etc. It adopts simple control system to attack high value point targets, such as ground radar station and communication center. With multiple functions of storage, transport and launch in one canister and simple control technology, WS-22 is characterized by quick reloading, strong firepower, high accuracy and quick response. Rocket of WS-22 can be easily compatible with other 122mm MLRS launch platforms.

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

Is the 45-50 km range available with 'Yarmuk' rockets?

Bangladesh also bought more recent 122mm MLRS from China. Those may have similar range.

Advance technology made it possible to refurbish and enhance the range of 122mm MBRL rockets up to 45-50 Km as compared to its original range of 20 Km. Refurbished extended range version of the rocket has also undergone various design improvements which guaranties reliability and greater safety during operation.

Older version of KRL-122 with BA:

older one in PA service-- old pic

 

[Arthur]

@Bilal9 Bangladesh also has a factory capable of manufacturing 122mm rockets. I don't have any details though.