Type 81

Origin

China

Produced

1989

Firing range

50 km

Caliber

122 mm

Description

The Type 81 is a self-propelled 122 mm 40-round multiple rocket launcher produced by the People's Republic of China. It is a variant of the BM-21 Grad. The Type 81 may be armed with a high explosive warhead or a steel fragmentation warhead.

Specifications

Firing range:	50 km
Caliber:	122 mm
Barrels:	40

Engine:	WR4B-12V150LB 12-cyl diesel 520 hp
Speed:	55 km/h (35 mph)
Crew:	5

Weight:	30 t

Dimensions

Length:	9.8
Width:	3.24 m
Height:	3.50 m

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Operators

Table Map

Flag	Country	Number	Variant
	China	550	PHL-81/90
	China	375	PHZ-89

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