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| Specification | Bateleur FV2 | Kung Feng multiple launch rocket system |
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| Type | Multiple rocket launcher[source] | Rocket artillery[source] |
| Place of origin | South Africa[source] | Taiwan (Republic of China (Taiwan)[source] |
| In service | 1979–present[source] | — |
| Used by | South African National Defence Force[source] | — |
| Designer | Denel , Somchem |
Width
Single source2.425 m (7 ft 11.5 in)[source]
Maximum; road
Single source90 km/h (56 mph) (road)[source]
V10 diesel
Single sourceV10 diesel 268hp[source]
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| Cartridge | HE-Fragmentation: 2.68 m (8 ft 10 in)[source] | — |
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| Barrels | 40[source] | — |
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| Rate of fire | 1 per sec[source] | — |
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| Transmission | ZF 56-65 Synchromesh[source] | — |
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| Suspension | Kwêvoël 100 10-ton 6x6 truck[source] | — |
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| Designed | — | 1960-75[source] |
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| Manufacturer | — | National Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology[source] |
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| Produced | — | 1972 (Towed) 1976 (Self-Propelled)[source] |
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| Variants | — | See Variants[source] |
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| Status (Kung Feng IV) | — | The ROC armed forces quickly retired its Kung Feng IV launchers and replaced them with the newer VI model as it entered service, however at the same time the launchers were incapable of fast reloading and had no dedicated transport trailer.[source]Kung Feng IV · source-literal variant status |
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| Status | — | As of present the Kung Feng VI is still in service[source]Kung Feng VI · source-literal variant status |
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| Source measurement | — | During the 1970s, the earlier developmental models of the Kung Feng VI rocket launchers only had a range of 10 kilometres, which made them less effective than the older Kung Feng IV launchers. Unsatisfied with the range of the launchers being inferior to that of those from other countries, chief of staff of the artillery forces Hau Pei-tsun requested that the Academia Sinica research and development division increase the range of the rockets to 22 kilometres, and develop designs that allow for the implementation of cluster bombs and airburst fuzes. This development led to the B-type rockets which were completed but never entered service. As other countries further continued to improve their rocket systems, with post-Cold War 122mm rocket models pushing beyond ranges of 20 kilometres, the weapons development of the ROC armed forces gradually fell behind.[source]Kung Feng multiple launch rocket system · History; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Within the development process, the Kung Feng VI was initially planned to be placed on top of an M42 Duster chassis, however due to difficulties in procurement the M113 chassis was used instead, which was unable to properly bear the weight of the rocket system. Henceforth, the ROC army gave up on the prospects of implementing the Kung Feng VI on caterpillar tracks, and began working on placing them on M809 five tonne wheeled trucks, in addition to implementing the FAC-202R fire control apparatus in order to improve precision.[source]Kung Feng multiple launch rocket system · History; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The ROC armed forces quickly retired its Kung Feng IV launchers and replaced them with the newer VI model as it entered service, however at the same time the launchers were incapable of fast reloading and had no dedicated transport trailer. Upon firing, it took soldiers 15 minutes to manually load the next rockets before the Kung Feng VI could fire again. Because the Kung Feng VI had logistical requirements greater than that of non-traditional artillery units, not many units were manufactured.[source]Kung Feng multiple launch rocket system · History; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The Kung Feng IV features two compartments of 20 launchers, adding to a total of 40 launchers altogether, and is able to fire all rockets within 16 seconds. Its 126mm rockets weigh 24.4 kilograms, are 0.91 metres long, and have a range of 10,500 metres.[source]Kung Feng multiple launch rocket system · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The Kung Feng VI resembles the Soviet BM-21 Grad , albeit with a smaller diameter size and greater number of launcher tubes. Each of the 45 117mm launcher tubes houses an A-type rocket, and the tubes are capable of firing all rockets within 22.5 seconds, with a destructive area of 800 by 600 metres. The A-type rockets are 2.166 metres long, weigh 42.64 kilograms, have a maximum range of 15,000 metres, and can be fitted with either high explosive or white phosphorus payloads.[source]Kung Feng multiple launch rocket system · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Kung Feng III – 126 mm x 40 round launcher mounted on trailer.[source]Kung Feng multiple launch rocket system · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Kung Feng IV Army – 126 mm x 40 (2x20 round) launcher mounted on CM21 APC used by the ROC Army .[source]Kung Feng multiple launch rocket system · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Kung Feng IV Marines – 126 mm x 40 (2x20 round) launcher mounted on LVTP-5 used by the ROC Marines .[source]Kung Feng multiple launch rocket system · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Kung Feng VI – 117mm x 45 round launcher mounted on M52A1 truck. 2 types of rockets, A version carries either HE warhead or WP. B version came with air burst fuse and 6,400 6.4mm size steel balls, covering 30,000 sq meters.[source]Kung Feng multiple launch rocket system · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage |
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