{
  "id": "wm-80",
  "name": "WM-80",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "land",
  "country": "CHN",
  "category": "273mm multiple rocket launcher",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 1995,
  "operators": [
    "ARM",
    "CHN",
    "JOR"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 3,
  "summary": "The WM-80 multiple launch rocket system was developed by China North Industries Group Corporation (NORINCO) based on the indigenous Type 83 273mm 4-tube artillery rocket system. The WM-80 did not enter PLA service, possibly due to the introduction of the more capable A-100 artillery rocket system.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Chassis",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "Taian TAS5380 8X8",
      "src": [
        "weg-wm-80"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 5,
      "src": [
        "weg-wm-80"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Displacement time",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "3 to 5 min",
      "src": [
        "weg-wm-80"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Emplacement time",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "3 to 5 min",
      "src": [
        "weg-wm-80"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "height_m",
      "v": 3.3,
      "src": [
        "weg-wm-80"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 3.06,
      "src": [
        "weg-wm-80"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "combat_weight_t",
      "v": 34,
      "src": [
        "weg-wm-80"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_hp",
      "v": 525,
      "src": [
        "weg-wm-80"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "road_range_km",
      "v": 400,
      "src": [
        "weg-wm-80"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Computerized",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-wm-80"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fire control system",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "There is also a standard optical sighting system on the left side of the launcher as an emergency back up. If required the rockets can also be launched by remote control away from the launcher.",
      "src": [
        "weg-wm-80"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [],
  "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/wm-80.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-wm-80": {
      "title": "WM-80 Chinese 273mm Multiple Rocket Launcher (MRL)",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/WM-80_Chinese_273mm_Multiple_Rocket_Launcher",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}