Airshow China 2016: NORINCO develops MRL-equipped ATV
China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) has integrated a 107 mm 36-round multiple rocket launcher (MRL) on one of its 8x8 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).
The NORINCO ATV 8x8 fitted with a 107 mm 36-round MRL on the rear and an open crew compartment towards the front. (Christopher F Foss)
Chinese industry manufactured towed and self-propelled (SP) 107 mm MRLs for many years, but NORINCO has recently been concentrating its efforts on larger calibre systems from 122 mm and upwards.
NORINCO quotes a firing rate of two 107 mm unguided rockets per second. The rockets fitted with a high-explosive (HE) warhead have a maximum range of 8,000 m. The launcher has servo-controlled traverse of 180°, left and right, and elevation limits of 10-55°.
This version of the ATV has an open crew compartment and engine at the front with the 36-round MRL at the rear. The launcher weighs around 1 tonne.
MRLs are essentially area-effect weapons, which become less accurate as range increases, so it is fitted with a computerised fire-control system (FCS) to improve into and out of action times and accuracy.
The operator launches the 107 mm rockets by a remote control that is attached to the launcher via a cable. An option for the vehicle is a land navigation system, which could be coupled to the FCS.
The new configuration is a product of the China South (CS) division of NORINCO, which has developed a number of versions of this skid-steering variant of the ATV. Others include a model with the CS/SP1 remote weapon station (RWS) armed with a stabilised 23 mm cannon.
A smaller ATV 8x8 has also been equipped with a 7.62 mm Gatling-type machine gun (MG) mounted on the roll-over protection array on top of the vehicle.
This weapon is designated the CS/LM 7.62 mm MG and fires standard NATO 7.62x51 mm ammunition, and has a muzzle velocity of 845 m/s and 1,000 rounds of ready-use linked ammunition.
The weapon is electrically operated and the gunner can select two types of continuous fire: 2,300/2,700 rds/min and a higher rate of fire of 5,500/6,000 rds/min.
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China Adopts US/NATO Standard For Defence Equipment
NORINCO displayed VT2 main battle tank during the Zhuhai air show 2016
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Chinese military equipment such as tanks, aircraft and helicopters has US/NATO standard fitments for accessories and weapons to ensure sales in the global arms market.
“We found out that many Chinese military equipment for export have adopted the US standard, and this gives Chinese products an advantage in the market. Clients from developing countries can purchase a vehicle from China as a platform, and then buy weapons from the US or other NATO countries for use on this platform," Kevin Cheng, the editor-in-chief of Taiwan-based military magazine Asia Defense Magazine was quoted as saying at the on-going Airshow 2016 in Zhuhai by Global Times Thursday.
Chinese firm, NORINCO is displaying main battle tanks such as the VT2 and VT4 and other ground equipment for special missions, including counter-terrorism, hostage rescues and VIP protection at the airshow.
Norinco held a demonstration on Thursday on VIP protection and eliminating terrorists which included four vehicles: the VN1 8x8 Wheeled Armored Vehicle (WAV), VN2C 6x6 Mine-Resistant WAV, VN4 4x4 WAV and VP11 4x4 Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected Vehicle.
The Chinese arms exports are competing with those of the US and Russia, Cheng said.
http://www.defenseworld.net/news/17...O_Standard_For_Defence_Equipment#.WBxy3vp95PY
