PLA’s Artillery threat
China has deployed advanced long-range rocket launcher near LAC. One of the Chinese artillery brigade is stationed 5,200 metres (17,000 feet) above sea level in Xinjiang military district. It is expected to be a long-range rocket launcher that can carry multiple 300mm [12-inch] or even bigger rockets with more than 100km of firing range. Over the years, China has developed several rocket systems with different ranges and the journey began in late 1990s.
Chinese Smerch – A100
In 1997 China received a small number of Soviet Smerch multiple launch artillery rocket systems which was the most powerful multi-rocket system of its time. Eventually, China reversed engineered Smerch to develop its own indigenous rocket system which is called A100. The A100 artillery rocket system has 10 launch tubes for 300 mm artillery rockets. It is claimed that the A100 MLRS has a maximum range of 120 km, versus 90 km of improved Russian Smerch. It takes 8 minutes to prepare a launcher vehicle for firing. Once the rockets are launched it leaves its firing position within 2 minutes. Launcher vehicle is fitted with a satellite navigation system, to provide a real-time positioning data. This system can launch single rockets or full salvo. The A100 has underwent trial by the Chinese army, however PHL03 rocket system was selected which is also a close copy of the Smerch. The PHL03 is also a 300mm rocket with 12 launch tubes and range between 70-130 km. It is being replaced by new version PHL-16.
The Pakistan army has 450 plus Chinese A100 systems, mostly produced in Pakistan under its Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO).
Chinese A200
The A200 is China’s Precision Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System(GMLRS) and upgraded version of A100. It is equipped with strapdown inertial navigation and GPS, and adds a front wing to control the flight trajectory. The rocket has maximum range of 290 km.
Chinese A300 rocket
The Chinese A300 rocket is one of the latest artillery rocket systems of China. It is capable of firing rockets of different calibres which means it can also use pods of A200 and possibly other calibers. The A200 rockets have maximum range of 200 km. The A300 rocket has a maximum range to 290 km and can carry a 150 kg warhead. The rocket uses inertial and GPS guidance systems with CEP between 30 to 45 meters.
The launcher vehicle carries 2 pods with four 300 mm rockets each. Launcher is capable of single or salvo firing. It takes 50 seconds to launch a full salvo of 8 rockets. China also claims that each rocket can be targeted individually which means the A300 can hit up to 8 different targets simultaneously.
PHL-16 : Chinese HIMARS
The Chinese Type PCL-191 or PHL-16 is the most advanced long-range multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) of China and can be considered has Chinese HIMARS. It is a modular system, and can use pods with 370 mm or 300 mm guided rockets.
The system can carry two 750mm Fire Dragon 480 tactical ballistic missiles, each with a range of up to 500km, or eight 370mm (1412 inch) rockets, each with a range of 350 km (220 miles)
300mm Long Range Guided Rocket
At present India does not have indigenous 300mm rocket but has an imported one. Indian Army (IA) has 62 x BM-30 Smerch systems. The erstwhile Ordnance Factory Board has produces several rocket variants for the system.
Smerch is a 300mm single stage rocket with a larger payload and smaller range. Indian army uses 4 variants of these rockets which are having maximum range between 70-90 km. In January 2023, Indian army has released an RFI for the life extension of these rockets by private firms.Join this channel to get access to perks:
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