Tactical Ground-to-ground Attack Weapon System
The tactical ground-to-ground attack weapon system comprises state-of-the-art M20 missile, WS-43 loitering attack weapon system and multiple launch rocket system (A series and WS series) with precision guided, simple guided and unguided types. The system features universal platform, diversified kinds of warheads, integration of reconnaissance, attack, control and assessment, and a full range of 20 -290 km for a variety of missions.
WS-3A
OVERVIEW
WS-3A precision GMLRS takes high-mobile wheeled cross-country chassis as its carrier and adopts the canister-launch technology with multiple functions of storage, transport and launch. It features long-range, high accuracy, strong firepower, quick response and convenient maintenance with a wide variety of warheads being employed. WS-3A precision GMLRS can accomplish missions in rocket battalion as basic combat unit to attack targets in depth. It can strike 6 different targets within an area of 10 km×10 km in one salvo.
WS-3A rocket has been procured by many friendly countries as a leading GMLRS and transferred its technology to some states.
MAJOR FEATURES
- Large Range
- High Accuracy
- Strong Penetration Damage
- Multiple Strikes
- Quick Combat Reaction
- Simple Operation and Maintenance
SYSTEM COMPOSITION
WS-3A rocket battalion is the basic battle unit, and its organization is designed for independent combat.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Range | 75-275 km |
| Accuracy | CEP ≤ 50 m |
| Take-off Mass | 1,400 kg |
| Length of Rocket | 7,200 mm |
| Diameter of Rocket | Φ380 mm |
| Guidance Mode | SINS / GNSS based whole-course guidance |
| Launch Readiness Time | ≤ 7 min |
| Weight of Warhead | 200 kg |
| Type of Warhead |
Blast-fragmentation warhead Blast / Fragmentation cluster |
| Loading Quantity | 6 per vehicle |
| Launch Mode | Vehicular canister-type oblique launch |