Norinco A-100 MRLS
Type: Self-Propelled Howitzer
Domain: land
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer: NORINCO (China North Industries)
First Deployed: 2010
Overview
The Norinco A-100 (AR1A export designation) is a 300mm multiple launch rocket system operated by Pakistan Army. Mounted on an 8x8 wheeled TEL, it fires a 10-round salvo of 300mm rockets to a maximum range of 120 km (standard) with precision-guided variants extending to 130 km. The system provides Pakistan Army with deep fire capability against area targets, logistic nodes, and artillery positions beyond the range of conventional tube artillery. Pakistan procured the A-100 from China as a cost-effective heavy rocket artillery capability.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 5 |
|---|---|
| tubes | 10 |
| vehicle | Wheeled 8x8 truck |
| guidance | GPS/INS on guided rockets |
| accuracy_m | 50 |
| caliber_mm | 300 |
| range_km_max | 100 |
Operators
- Pakistan
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