WS21200
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The WS21200 is a large transporter erector launcher built and developed in the People's Republic of China. Like the WS51200, the WS21200 is not actually used by the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force, instead, the primary customer is Pakistan. The WS21200 along with the WS51200, is one of the larger TELs developed by the Wanshan Special Vehicle.
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WS21200 | |
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Type | 16x16 heavy strategic truck/transporter erector launcher |
Place of origin | China |
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Used by | ![]() |
Production history | |
Designer | Wanshan Special Vehicle |
Manufacturer | Wanshan Special Vehicle |
Specifications | |
Mass | 42 t (empty) |
Length | 20m[1] |
Width | 3.3m[1] |
Height | 3.3m[1] |
Crew | 1+4[1] |
Engine | Cummins KTTA19-C700 turbocharged diesel engine[1] 700 hp (520 kW)[1] |
Payload capacity | 80 tons |
Suspension | 16x16 wheeled |
Operational range | 1,000 km (621 mi) loaded[1] |
Maximum speed | 60 km/h (37 mph)[1] |
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The size of the WS21200 allows it to carry ICBMs, however, the technological limitations of Pakistan has forced the WS21200 to mount medium-range ballistic missiles such as the Shaheen-III.[2][3]