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Land ForcesChina

Type 79

305mm anti-tank mine laying multiple rocket launcherFielded 1984Pending verification
Land ForcesCHN
Length 6.44 m
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
Type305mm anti-tank mine laying multiple rocket launcher
Date of introduction1984
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerNORINCO began the project. It is unknown who completed the project.Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length6.44 m21 ftMed[1]
Width2.27 m7 ftMed[1]
Height2.93 m10 ftMed[1]
Combat weight8.78 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
EngineJiefang 120Med[1]
Engine power95 hpMed[1]
Max road speed40 km/h25 mph · 22 ktMed[1]
Weapons and payload options · 4Confidence · Source
CaliberUnguided rocket
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Description
305 mm
PropellantUnguided rocket
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Description
Solid
Mine PayloadUnguided rocket
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Description
10 (Type 69 plastic AT mines)
Rocket Weight with MotorUnguided rocket
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Description
233kg
Summary

The Type 79 mine-laying rocket system, consisted of a tubular, welded steel launcher assembly frame mounted on the bed of a CA-30A 6 x 6 truck. The eight-round launcher could traverse 95 degrees left and 45 degrees right, with an elevation ranging from +4 degrees to +50 degrees.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. Type 79 Chinese 305mm Anti-Tank Mine Laying Multiple Rocket Launcher, 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