At, Zhuhai Air Show China 2022, Chinese Defense Company NORINCO displays a new version of its SR5 multi-caliber GMLRS (Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System) which is now able to launch loitering munitions as well as different calibers of guided and unguided rockets similar to US HIMARS.
The SR5 is a Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) designed and manufactured for universal launching platform adopting such technologies as canister launching, automatic loading, and common-frame rocket launching. Featuring intensive and accurate firepower, a high level of automation, rapid reaction and excellent maneuverability, the weapon can realize common-frame launching of 122mm to 220mm guided/unguided rockets to achieve a highly efficient combination of surface suppression and precision strikes.
The SR-5 GMLRS was unveiled for the first time to the public with a scale model shown at the Eurosatory defense exhibition in June 2012. The vehicle is now in service in the Chinese army since 2013. Venezuela has ordered a total of 18 SR5s in 2012 and 6 vehicles were delivered in 2014 to Venezuelan Armed Forces.
At Zhuhai AirShow China, different types of rockets and loitering were displayed near the SR5 GMLRS (Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System). The new version can be fitted with different types of rocket launcher pods able to fire Fire Dragon 40, 122mm guided and unguided rockets, 220mm Fire Dragon, 70 guided rocket, 220mm King Dragon 60, Terminal Guided Rocket, as well as Dragon 60A and 60B kamikaze drones also called suicide drones.
The SR5 rocket launcher vehicle is equipped at the rear with a traversable platform fitted with two pods of launcher tubes that can launch surface-to-surface rockets. The powered launcher station has an elevation from 0 to 60° and a maximum traverse of 70°. In the firing position, two stabilizers are lowered to the ground at the rear of the truck chassis to provide a more stable firing platform.
The SR5 can be ready to fire its first rockets in less than 5 minutes. Once a fire mission has been carried out, after 1 minute, the SR5 is normally redeployed to a new position to avoid any potential counter-battery fire. New rocket pods can be rapidly loaded in about five minutes using the onboard mechanical handling system fitted inside each pod of the launcher platform. Additional rockets pods are carried by reloading truck carrying a total of 4 pods. Reloading is made by the crew in less than 10 minutes.
The SR5 is fitted with a two doors crew cab located at the front of the truck which is able to accommodate five men. At AirShow China 2022, the protection of the crew cab was increased and each window as well as the roof of the crew cab was fitted with mesh guards.
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