{
  "id": "sr-5",
  "name": "SR-5",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "land",
  "country": "CHN",
  "category": "220mm multiple rocket launcher",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 2012,
  "operators": [
    "CHN",
    "LAO",
    "VEN"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 3,
  "summary": "The SR-5 Chinese 220mm Multiple Rocket Launcher (MRL) is based on the rear of a Chinese TA 5310 (6×6) cross-country chassis fitted with a four-door unprotected forward control cab.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Manufacturer",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "NORINCO",
      "src": [
        "weg-sr-5"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 3,
      "src": [
        "weg-sr-5"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Chassis",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "Similar to TA 5310 (6 × 6) cross-country chassis",
      "src": [
        "weg-sr-5"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Displacement time",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "5 min",
      "src": [
        "weg-sr-5"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Emplacement time",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "1 min",
      "src": [
        "weg-sr-5"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "combat_weight_t",
      "v": 25,
      "src": [
        "weg-sr-5"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_name",
      "v": "Deutz Diesel",
      "src": [
        "weg-sr-5"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_hp",
      "v": 517,
      "src": [
        "weg-sr-5"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "road_range_km",
      "v": 600,
      "src": [
        "weg-sr-5"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_road_kmh",
      "v": 85,
      "src": [
        "weg-sr-5"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fording depth",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "1.2 m",
      "src": [
        "weg-sr-5"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Rate of fire (sustained)",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "Two pods can be loaded onto the launcher in 5 minutes",
      "src": [
        "weg-sr-5"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Rate of fire (max)",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "10 min",
      "src": [
        "weg-sr-5"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Max elevation",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "+60 deg",
      "src": [
        "weg-sr-5"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Min elevation",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "0 deg",
      "src": [
        "weg-sr-5"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fire control system",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "SR5",
      "src": [
        "weg-sr-5"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Computerized FCS",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-sr-5"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thermal Sight Vehicle Commander",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-sr-5"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thermal Sight Gunner",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-sr-5"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Main Gun Stabilization",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-sr-5"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "NBC Protection",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-sr-5"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "main_armament",
      "v": "SR5",
      "src": [
        "weg-sr-5"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "range_max_km",
      "v": 70,
      "src": [
        "weg-sr-5"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Maximum firing range",
      "note": "Longest-range ammunition listed"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [
    {
      "name": "Hight Explosive Unguided Rockets",
      "role": "122 mm ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-sr-5"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Guidance": "GPS/INS laser terminal guidance system",
        "Armor penetration": "Yes",
        "Warhead": "60 m",
        "Fuze": "Radio Proximity Fuze"
      },
      "qty": "40 (2x20 Optional)"
    },
    {
      "name": "Laser Terminal Guided Rocket",
      "role": "220 mm ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-sr-5"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Muzzle velocity": "INA",
        "Guidance": "GPS/INS laser terminal guidance system",
        "Armor penetration": "Yes"
      },
      "range_km": 70,
      "qty": "12 (2 x 6 Optional) ea"
    }
  ],
  "variants": [],
  "art": "mlrs",
  "image": null,
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/sr-5.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-sr-5": {
      "title": "SR-5 Chinese 220mm Multiple Rocket Launcher (MRL)",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/SR-5_Chinese_220mm_Multiple_Rocket_Launcher",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}