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PZH-89 (Type 89)

122mm multiple rocket launcherFielded 1989Pending verification
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
Type122mm multiple rocket launcher
Date of introduction1989
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
Crew5Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Width3.15 m10 ftMed[1]
Combat weight29.9 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
Engine12150LMed[1]
Engine power520 hpMed[1]
Cruising range450 km280 mi · 243 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed55 km/h34 mph · 30 ktMed[1]
Cross-country speed32 km/h20 mph · 17 ktMed[1]
Fording depth1.3 mMed[1]
Protection
ArmorSteelMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Armament
Launch tubes40 eaMed[1]
Main armament122 mmMed[1]
Fire control
Computerized FCSYes, can receive firing data from higher HQMed[1]
Variants
Ammunition noteAll warheads (except mine-laying and Type 84 mine-laying) have extended-range versions that can achieve a range of 30km[1]
Type 81The Type 81 is a 40-round launcher on 6 x 6 CQ261 Hong Yan truck chassis with 200-hp engine. The range for this system is 30 km. It is in service in China.[1]
Type 83This is a 24-round launcher (two rounds of 12 tubes) on smaller 6 x 6 truck chassis.[1]
Type 90Type 90 is similar to Type 81. It also has 40-round launcher on 6 x 6 truck -- in this case, the Tiema SC 2030 with 300-hp engine. The launcher can fire all 40 rockets in less than 20 seconds following two minutes for br[1]
Summary

The PZH-89 (Type 89) Chinese 122mm Multiple Rocket Launcher (MRL) is a well-armored tracked vehicle that carries a 40-tube array. The vehicle chassis is based on a Type 83 152mm self-propelled gun/howitzer.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. PZH-89 (Type 89) Chinese 122mm Multiple Rocket Launcher (MRL), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import