Kung Feng Multiple Launch Rocket System

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Kung Feng series
Type Rocket artillery
Place of origin Flag of the Republic of China Taiwan
Production history
Designer Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology[1]
Manufacturer Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology[1]
Variants See Variants
Specifications
Caliber 117 mm

The Kung Feng MLRS series is a family of MLRS systems used by the Republic of China Army.

[edit] Variants

  • Kung Feng I - Prototype only. Never entered service[2].
  • Kung Feng II - Prototype only. Never entered service[2].
  • Kung Feng III - 117mm x 40 round launcher mounted on trailer[2].
  • Kung Feng IV Army - 117mm x 40 (2x20 round) launcher mounted on CM-21 APC used by the ROC Army[2].
  • Kung Feng IV Marines - 117mm x 40 (2x20 round) launcher mounted on LVTP-5 used by the ROC Marines[2].
  • Kung Feng V - Experimental version that did not enter service[2].
  • Kung Feng VI - 117mm x 45 round launcher mounted on M52A1 truck[2].
  • Kung Feng Sea - Naval version, mounted on destroyers to launch ECM chaff[2].

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology. Retrieved on May 11, 2008.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h Kung Feng series. Retrieved on May 11, 2008.